My custom duct tape IDL "snap" on cases

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Zzgs

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A while ago, I saw someone who made little pouches out of duct tape for their tamas. That got me thinking. I was wondering if I could use duct tape to create a snug sheath (hehe old english) for my IDL. After all, you can use duct tape for anything :) . My very first one was absolutely terrible. It was extremely lumpy and had tons of folds all over it. I figured out that I can't just shape the duct tape in the shape of the shell. My next approach was a basket style case. It had thin strips of duct tape that run vertically around the tama and met in the center of the back. I found that it was much smoother. The first one I made was bit too shallow I think. It did not snugly hug the tamagotchi on top, and it would slip out if I picked it up upsidedown. I recently completed one that completely covers the tamagotchi, all the way up to the silver ring around the faceplate. As I was making it I was a little bit worried about how I was going to get it out, since the top opening was narrower than the largest point of the bulge (hard to explain but you'll see in the pictures). After I finished it up, it was REALLY hard to slip it off. I had to use a lot of force to get that thing off. After it was off it would NOT go back on. Then I got the idea to cut a slot for the IR port. Conveniently, this would allow the case to open up just enough to slip the tama in. It also makes it so much easier to take out. Frankly, I was shocked at how easily I could get it on and off, and yet how strongly the case held the tama during the shake tests I did ^_^ .

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Here is the back. You can see how all of the strips meet in the middle. I was thinking it would be cool to buy some orange and red duct tape and make a sunburst design by alternating strips.

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Here's the side. Nice and smooth ^_^

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Here's the case off the tamagotchi. For some reason, this camera goes RIGHT to the seams in the duct tape. They are not that noticeable irl. Also pictured on the left is the second case I made that was too shallow.

If any of you guys want, I could make a tutorial for these guys. It's really not very hard, but it does take an hour or two to make a nice one. And in case you're wondering, no, the adhesive from the duct tape never comes in contact with the tamagotchi. That would really be a sticky mess! :p

 
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I just gave the case a coat of yellow-orange spray paint and it ended combining with the metallic sheen of the duct tape very nicely. It came out looking GOLDEST OF THE GOLD. It's seriously like the perfect gold. It looks like it belongs in a pirate's treasure chest haha ^_^ . It looks so nice with the silver front on my IDL. I'm gonna get to work and whip out a few more of these and try different designs. I'm also thinking I could try making one with vinyl strips since I have access to pretty much endless colors of the stuff. I am not sure if it will hold it's shape as well as the duct tape, but we shall see I guess.

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This picture does not do it justice :p .

Oops case was off a little bit on the bottom :angry:

 
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Such a neat idea :3 I've never used duct tape for anything creative, but there are some crazy things you can make :eek:

 
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I really like this new one I just made. I was dishing out another case, and I had just finished the inner, sticky-side-out side and I realized that I could stick anything to it really. I dug around and found these neat paper strips that I bought in chinatown that are used to make lucky stars. This camera barely picks it up, but they are quite shiny and have a unique texture. I stuck a star on there too. I felt it needed something in the middle to kinda bring it all together. I actually gave it one last layer of clear vinyl strips just so it wouldn't be sticky in any spots. I think this method could potentially be really cool. You could stick anything to the back of it and create any design you want! :)

The only downside to this one is that it is a little bit less sturdy when you take it off. I'm thinking on my next one I'll give it two layers of sticky side out duct tape just to make it a little sturdier.

 
Wow, that's really, really cool! o-o That last one you made looks so pretty! Nice thinking! xD

I really have to try something like this myself. I love that you can stick almost anything to it to decorate it. x3

 
This looks awesome, Zzgs!

It'd be really cool if you used the crazy colored/patterned duct tapes like.. rainbow, camo, cheetah, or highlighter. @3@ <3

 
This looks awesome, Zzgs!

It'd be really cool if you used the crazy colored/patterned duct tapes like.. rainbow, camo, cheetah, or highlighter. @3@ <3
Haha I know! That would be neat. I'm thinking about buying some of that stuff :lol:

 
I was at the dollar store today and this tape caught my eye

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I used it as a third layer on an extra plain case I had made. I call it "Flash Back" on account of the original kuchipatchi cartoon I put on it, and the fact that it will blind you if you look at it too long. haha :D

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I just printed out the kuchipatchi and stuck it on there with some packing tape.

Tutorial is a work in progress. Expect it soon :)

 
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