Pricking yourself with a needle is an occupational hazard for anyone who dabbles in sewing. Apparently, knitting and crocheting can be just as hazardous. The needles aren’t as sharp as the ones you use for sewing but that doesn’t mean they will not absolutely stab your finger if you mess with them for too long.
You could use a regular thimble, but that might limit your movement. Alternatively, try wrapping some duct tape around your finger as you work on your newest scarf or sweater. This should create a barrier between your skin and the needles that would be thin enough for you to move freely yet thick enough to keep those pointy tips at bay.
First Aid Kit for Shoes
Not all shoes were created equal. Some were made by top-notch Italian craftspeople and some were made by people who would rather be doing literally anything else. The shoes in this picture obviously belong to the latter variety.
The poor man who wore them seems to have worn them out unexpectedly and had to think fast. We stay unexpectedly because the shoes appear to be new apart from the fact that the bottom of the left one is crumbling down. It seems to be held together with the help of a few strategically placed pieces of duct tape and perhaps a prayer or two.
Work on Your Archery Skills
Archery may not be a very common hobby like, let's say, cooking, reading, or origami folding. But that does not mean that it cannot be helped by a trustee roll of duct tape. As we can see in the picture below, using some sturdy duct tape, any amateur archer can become a little more professional.
You know those little feathers at the very base of the arrow? The ones that help keep it balanced as it flies through the air on its way to the target? Well, they don't really have to be feathers. Just ask the archer behind this image.
Revamp Your Pencil Cup
Duct tape, as we know, doesn't have to be a boring color. Any craft store, and oftentimes even hardware stores, has a shelf fully stocked with duct tape rolls with funky prints and even glitter. Just think of the possibilities! One such possibility is giving your pencil cup a makeover.
Using glittery duct tape and a recycled tin can the whole project can be done in under a minute and under a dollar. Plus, it saves you the hassle of using actual glitter and glue which is guaranteed to go anywhere no matter how careful you are or how hard you clean.
Baseball Glove
This one should go into the duct tape Olympics if there ever was one. Most of the hacks on this list require little to no effort. At best, they might require a little bit of craft skills. This, however, is something else.
We don't think it would be an exaggeration to say that in order to make one of these taped-up baseball gloves one will need to use actual engineering skills. The post also features a video of the glove in motion and it seems like it is perfectly functional. We wonder if it delivers on the baseball court as well.