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Duct Tape Boat Race | Staples.com

Duct Tape Boat Race

Set sail this summer with your very own duct tape boat and challenge your friends to a friendly race across the ocean. Or just a bucket of water. Are you ready for quality time with your kids? Let’s get started.
Recommended products:
  • Letter-sized copy paper
  • Duct tape
  • Straw
  • Scissors
  • Bucket of water or inflatable pool
    • Step 1:

    Cover both sides of a letter-sized piece of copy paper with strips of duct tape.

    Step 2:

    Be sure to trim the edges to even them out.

    Step 3:

    Once your piece of paper is fully covered in tape, you'll need to fold it in half.

    Step 4:

    Take each of the folded edges and fold them to make a triangle. Be sure to leave yourself about an inch at the bottom.

    Step 5:

    Now form a hat by folding down a flap on each side of your sheet.

    Step 6:

    Now open the hat and allow the two corners to meet to form a diamond shape.

    Step 7:

    Fold the two corners up all the way to form a triangle.

    Step 8:

    Open the triangle to form a pistachio.

    Step 9:

    Pull on the two upper tips of the triangles to form the boat.

    Step 10:

    Set sail on a body of water and use a straw and your breath to captain your ship. Then send your ship over the Internet seas by sharing on social media. Be sure to tag @Staples.

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    Berkley Square Assorted Neon Stirrers / Sipper Straws, 1,000/Pack $4.81
    Westcott 4061-8 Pointed Tip 8" Multi Purpose Scissors, Red $1.49
    BELLA 40 QT Container, Blue Tint $7.09
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