These plentiful duct tape innovations make the most of this remarkably sticky product.
Reliable and available at any hardware store, duct tape makes for an excellent DIY material. From fashion to hammocks, there's no stopping the ways in which this adhesive makes its way into people's lives, and those looking to save some cash can rejoice in the reasonable price tag such innovations come with. Though perhaps not the most flashy or attractive material, there's no denying the practicality of duct tape.
Bound to stick around for years and with seemingly innumerable interpretations, duct tape innovations are bountiful and loved. After all, how many materials can serve as the main material for both a prom dress and a cup?
24 Daring Duct Tape Creations
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Cost-Effective Style
Looking Great Doesn't Have to Cost a Fortune (SPONSORED)
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Duct Tape Prom Dresses
The Best Prom Outfits Are Made from Industrial Adhesive
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Fierce Adhesive Fashion
These Duct Tape Dresses Stick it to Simplistic Style
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Otherworldly Replicas
A Handcrafted Duct Tape AT-AT Model Excites Jedis
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Catastrophic Tape Collisions
Artist Monika Grzymala Creates Darkly Dramatic Depictions
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Tape Art Youth Campaigns
Si.Mobil & ORTO Offer Youth a Total Brand Experience
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Duct Tape Accessories
Show Off Your Style Skills With DIY Duct Tape Purses and Wallets
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Adhesive Serving Vessels
Dress Up Your Father's Day Dinner with these Duct Tape Treat Crowns
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Tape-Made Metallic Clutches
The I Spy DIY Duct Tape Purse is Stunningly Chic
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Sticky DIY Hammocks
The Duct Tape Hammock is Perfect for Backyards on a Budget
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Fabulous Duct Tape Art
These JDuct Duct Tape Wallets and Flasks are Creatively Unique
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Duct Taped Animal Ads
The ATMA Air Conditioners Campaign Depicts Cold Meeting Silence
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Duct Tape Wedgies
Driu & Tiago Play With Creative Cinching in Wonderland Magazine
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Duct Tape Art
From Fashion to Sculptures
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Duct Tape Drawings
Art of Joe Girandola
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Duct Tape Carpets
Bertjan Pot Melts Colorful Tape onto Traditional Rugs
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Eco Adhesive Tannenbaums
The Borka Duct Tape Christmas Tree Offers Cheap and Cheerful Xmas Decor
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Aesthetic Duct Tape Campaigns
Tesapack Ultra Strong Ad
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Adhesive-Covered Cups
The Duct Tape Mug is One Funny Way to Drink Coffee
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Duct Tape Band Aids
Manly First Aid by 3M Nexcare
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Duct Tape Discipline
Judge Stephen F. Belden Seals Defendant's Mouth in Court
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Masterful Adhesive Arts
Benson J. Bercovitz Creates Amazing Duct Tape Art
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One-of-a-Kind Wallets
DB Clay (UPDATE)
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Transparent Middle Adhesives
The Center Tape is Made for Packing Perfectionists
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Zombie Prom Night in London Has a Horrific Romantic Twist
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The World Tree of Hope is Filled With Well Wishes for the Future
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Offbeat Inked Advertorials
The Vivienne Westwood Spring/Summer 2012 Campaign is Quirky
Tied-Up Ponytails
The Trash and Luxury Spring/Summer 2010-2011 Line is a Bit Naughty
Rainbow Tape Art
Vibrant and Dazzling Installation Work by Rebecca Ward
Inferno-Inspired Heartburn Ads
The Mylanta Campaign Promotes Providing Heavenly Relief
25 Sweet Hammocks and Slings
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The Bacon AT-AT is Darth Vader's Dream Breakfast
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City Hour by Zhang Zhang Creates an Interior Abstract Representation
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These Hunger Games Cupcake Sleeves Celebrate the Upcoming Film
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These JDuct Duct Tape Wallets and Flasks are Creatively Unique
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The Petiole Hammock is Safe Sun Relaxation
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Duct Tape Drawings
Art of Joe Girandola
Earthy Gaming Interiors
The 3D Farmville Carpet by Florian Pucher Features Farm Plots
Color-Coded Glue Labels
Smart Adhesives Packaging Matches the Task to the Right Epoxy
Fake Jail Fashion
The Mugshot T-Shirt Lets Law Offenders Help Cops Out
Convertible Carpets
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The Darth Vader Cookie Jar Will Offer You Yummy Treats From the Dark Side
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Bertjan Pot Melts Colorful Tape onto Traditional Rugs
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The Christian Brylle Dansk Magazine Editorial Plays Dress-Up
Stackable Stationary Sets
The Lexon MINITOTEM Frees Up Space in Aesthetically Pleasing Way
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The Borka Duct Tape Christmas Tree Offers Cheap and Cheerful Xmas Decor
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Benson J. Bercovitz Creates Amazing Duct Tape Art
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Transparent Middle Adhesives
The Center Tape is Made for Packing Perfectionists
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