There are lots of stories and legends tied to the development of duct tape. This is one of our favorites. During World War Two, the military asked Johnson & Johnson to deveop a product that would seal ammunition canisters and keep moisture out. The product that J&J came up with turned out to have thousands […]
Okay, maybe nothing that dramatic. Recently contestants from the Miss America Pageant shared some of their biggest stage secrets. Ali Rogess, Miss South America, swears by using tape to remove make-up. Scotch tape is apparently sticky enough to remove all that eye make-up. Here are few more of their secrets. Allabouttape.com is your source for information about […]
Duct tape can do just about anything it seems. Now you can even use duct tape to make homemade weapons. Slingshot master Joerg Sprave recently explored the different ways duct tape can be used to create a variety of devices such as slingshots and knife-gloves. To see the video, click here. Allabouttape.com is your source for […]
In yet another attempt to stem the erosion of sales to E books and Amazon, an Aurora (Illinois) has but a giant tape ball on display. The tape ball was started by Matt Harding, a teacher at Cowherd School. It is the beginning of what the school hopes will someday eclipse the record for the […]
It’s about time to start taking down all those Holiday decorations and putting them away for the next eleven months. Here are a few things that can help keep things organized for next year: 1. Velcro one wrap straps. These handy little wraps work great for keeping holiday lights or tinsel from turning into […]
If you examine a piece of masking tape closely, you will see lots of crinkles or folds. The tape is not flat like electrical tape or label tape, but rather has texture called “creping” These folds mean that the tape, when pressed flat, is actually a little larger than it is when it is on […]
A recent article in the New York Times explored cost-saving ways to decorate your walls. One of the suggestions? Gaffers tape photo frames. It looks great, and the synthetic adhesive is much less aggressive on walls than other kinds of tape, like duct tape. Click here for more suggestions.
Get creative with your gift wrapping this year. Try wrapping a package with a brown paper bag or a white box and ribbon-layering with colored tape, it’s easy and looks great! Here are some ways you can do it. Allabouttape.com is your source for information about the adhesive tape industry.
Don’t have enough room for a Christmas tree? Try taping one to your wall! Using colorful washi tape to design a stylish and personalized tree on some blank wall space. Here are some great ideas. If you don’t have enough wall space for a big tree, you can make a small Christmas tree using duct tape. […]
Looking for a fun Christmas project to fill your time? Try making duct tape Christmas cards. They’re unique and quirky, and your friends and family will love them. Here’s how you do it. Don’t forget the duct tape! http://bit.ly/HHJBrA