Duct Tape Lady Liberty Crown

This was a fun one, although, confession: I totally cheated. The crown is 100% duct tape, but, heh heh, I used a discount store version as a pattern. (I got this one at Target, but I think I saw one at Wal-Mart, too…) Oh, well, duct tape is way cooler and will for surely turn more heads! The pattern cost me a buck, and I think the one I made out of tape cost about that, plus about 15 minutes of work. So, you have plenty of time to make one for yourself before the big day next week!

First, layout 10 16″ strips of Aqua Duct-Tape. (if you are new to duct-tape, check out some of my other tutorials for more detailed instructions on these steps.) Make sure you use Duck Brand for this one…it’s made in the USA! (and it’s the right color.) Then, trace out your foam version onto the tape.

Next, move your pattern slightly up on your drawing and trace the bottom to give a nice curve to sketch your…um…whatever those things are. Spaces, I guess. Cut them out with your Xacto knife, peel up, and back with gray. Then, free hand just under that a nice 1/16 ” curved line and back with gray.

Now all that’s left is to back it with aqua. Cut out the crown, the inner circle, add your scraps to your duck-o ball…and you are done! Now, wasn’t that easy as apple pie? Happy Independence Day!