Duck Tape is pretty darn cool. When I found a bright red roll at JoAnns, I decided to test it out as a alternative to expensive vinyl, and make a decal for my car. And I am really pleased with the results!
To make your own decal, here is what you need:
Duck Tape
Contact Paper
Parchment Paper (DON’T use wax paper)
Tape
Precision Knife
White Paper
First, you need to create your original image. I found mine online, and I put one small piece of tape at the top of my screen and very lightly traced it. You can also just print it.
Then, prepare your “sheet” of duct tape. Lay out a large piece of parchment paper, and then apply several strips of Duck Tape across it until it is big enough to accommodate your image. Make sure you overlap the pieces of duck tape just a little bit.
Then, tape your image over your sheet of Duck Tape.
Then, take your precision knife and cut out your pattern.
Okay, this is where it gets a bit tricky, especially if your decal pattern is kind of intricate like mine. You need to transfer your decal back onto a solid piece of parchment paper to get it ready for the transfer. Remember Duck Tape is really sticky! Don’t let two sticky sides touch.
Once you have it transferred to a new piece of parchment paper, apply a piece of contact paper on top. Use a coin, or your fingernail to press it down, and make sure all the pieces pressed throughly against the contact paper.
Carefully peel up your contact paper. Pull it slowly so you can ensure that all the Duck Tape has stuck to it. Then, carefully apply it to your car window. Make sure you have washed and dried your car window before you apply your decal. Again, press it down, and make sure you get all the different parts so everything is applied and stuck. My husband thinks the sun will wear my decal out pretty quick. I guess we will see!
Oh, did I mention I was a Ute fan?
Curious to know how this held up in the weather. I bought some white to make a car decal with. Wondering if it will lift over time or yellow in the sunlight. Any advice would be appreciated.
It definitely wears. Mine lasted about a year. The change didn’t color too much (the red faded a bit).
So crafty! Pinned. I thought you used a circuit or something techy! Where did you find parchment paper????
Thanks Michele! You can find it in most grocery stores by the foil and wax paper.
This is so clever!
Thanks so much, Allison!
That is awesome! Pinning to the Monday Funday board. Thanks for linking it up!
What a cool idea! I might have to make my husband one of these. I’d love if you’d link up to The DIY’ers. http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/2013/11/the-diyers-39.html
That’s so neat Bethany! I’ve made window clings with puffy paint before, but I never would have thought to try duck tape. You’ll have to let us know how it holds up through the winter!
Thanks Toni! Hopefully it will be okay. I thought about applying a waterproof coat, so I might have to update this post!
Maybe I’ll make The Little Mermaid one =)
For sure, so cute!
Sweet! I might try to make a “Y” one just like it :)