How to Make a Duct Tape Sun

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Assemble the items needed to complete this project.

   These are listed below under "Things You'll Need".
   
   If you want to use colored duct tape, decide this now and purchase the color you'd like to use.
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   Step 2: Cover the Styrofoam ball completely with duct tape.

   , The hole of the "doughnut" needs to be a at least an inch (2.5cm) larger than the ball. , Cut it into 3-5 inch (7.5cm-12.5cm) strips. , Leave a little space between the ball and doughnut shape. ,, This is for attaching the sun direct to the ceiling.
   
   If you don't want double-sided tape on the paintwork, attach invisible thread to the sun using duct tape and hang from a hook or thumbtack attached to the ceiling. , Add some stars and the moon and you'll have a complete sky in your room or above your office desk. ,
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   Step 3: Form some of the aluminium foil into a doughnut shape.

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   Step 4: Cut up pieces of duct tape.

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   Step 5: Connect the ball to the aluminium "doughnut" using the duct tape strips.

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   Step 6: Stick some more aluminium foil where the duct tape has left holes.

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   Step 7: Attach little double sided strips to the sphere.

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   Step 8: Stick on or hang up your new sun!

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   Step 9: Finished!

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