{"id":122,"date":"2025-10-13T22:57:58","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T05:57:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/makethethings.com\/blog\/?p=122"},"modified":"2025-10-18T07:30:19","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T07:30:19","slug":"duct-tape-floggers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/makethethings.com\/blog\/duct-tape-floggers\/","title":{"rendered":"Duct Tape Floggers"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Guest post by adminion!
\n<\/strong>Besides their loud, attention-grabbing sound and unique sensation, one of the best parts of duct tape floggers is they can be easily cleaned with antiseptic for use with multiple partners.<\/p>\n

Supplies<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Scissors
\nExacto or Box Cutter
\nCutting Mat
\nYardstick (ideally metal)
\nFlogger handles of your choice (this will not cover handle construction)
\nDuck Max Strength\u00ae Brand Duct Tape or similar (standard duct tape is designed to tear easily by hand \u2013 avoid low quality tapes)<\/p>\n

Quick n’ Dirty Method<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Tape selection, ambient temperature, and skill can make freehanding a difficult option, but this is the most common way. If it’s not working out, or you want cleaner lines, switch to the Precise Method<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Fold 20 strips of duct tape into thirds, then skip to Step 8<\/strong> in Precise Method <\/strong>below. Length is your choice. I did about 21 inches. Note that you will lose about an inch in production.<\/p>\n\"\"<\/a>\n

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Precise Method <\/strong><\/h4>\n
Workspace<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Use any thick tape to prepare a duct tape jig as shown:
\nLay down a piece of tape the desired length of your falls to aid measurement (mine are about 21 inches \/ 54cm), then mark a line about 9mm inward.
\nI just used a second piece of tape to mark it. Only the top edge and the 9mm measurement are what\u2019s important.<\/p>\n

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A thinner piece of duct tape on top of a full-width piece of duct tape. There is about 9mm between the top edges of the strips. Tap to view full-size photos.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Once your workspace is prepped, let\u2019s go!<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Step 1:<\/strong> Measure and cut a strip of duct tape for your first fall, giving a few extra millimeters for safety. Attach the length to your yardstick, just barely on the edge.<\/p>\n

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\"\"Step 2:<\/strong> Catch the free edge of your\u00a0tape on the jig, as shown.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Step 3:<\/strong> This is the trickiest step. Bend the tape over. Align the bottom side of the yardstick with the 9mm line you marked, perpendicular to the mat, and press down. This may take practice to get straight and at a suitable distance. Thicker yardsticks will need adjustment. Don\u2019t feel bad if it takes a couple tries.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Step 4:<\/strong> Now that you\u2019ve made this loop, you want to flatten and crease it. I start along the ruler and gradually begin flattening towards the rounded side. When I\u2019m ready to crease the rounded side, I start at the middle and work outward to avoid air bubbles. If you do get bubbles, gently prick them with your knife or a pin.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Step 5:<\/strong> Keep the fall attached to the yardstick, but unstick it from the jig and cutting mat. You should now have one nicely creased edge, with the unfinished edge stuck to the yardstick. Start the second fold as shown, using the inside edge of the tape as a folding guide. You should be able to feel the inside edge as you fold around it.<\/p>\n

This crease is much easier to finish without air bubbles, because you start at the fold and work towards the ruler.<\/p>\n

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Finishing the crease<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Step 6:<\/strong> Peel the fall away from the yardstick, then tidy up the creases and edges.<\/p>\n

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When you complete this, your fall should be folded somewhat like a letter, with the visible seam near midline.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Step 7:<\/strong> Repeat Steps 1-6 to create 20 falls.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Step 8:<\/strong> Attach your falls to a new piece of tape at 90\u00b0 so they are roughly the same length and distance apart. Cutting mat gridlines are your friend. My falls ended up needing a strip about 26 inches long, but it\u2019s ok if yours is several inches different!<\/p>\n

IMPORTANT!<\/span><\/strong> Keep enough bare tape between falls so it securely sticks to the handle.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Step 9:<\/strong> Once you\u2019ve laid up all the falls, use your yardstick as a cutting guide to make a straight, long cut across the strip (use extreme caution or a safer object if your yardstick is wood).<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Step 9:<\/strong> Grab your handle! I prepared the end on this with a piece of duct tape to hide the wood dowel. This is only an issue on the cut edge of the dowel, so you can get away with less tape as long as it is secure. The sides will be covered in the next step.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Step 10:<\/strong> Finally! Roll!<\/p>\n

Finishing up<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Now you can trim your tips for uniform length and desired intensity. Sharp tips are considered the most intense, rounded the easiest. I would recommend starting with unmodified square ends, test, then decide if you\u2019d like to change them.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Care<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The falls can acquire creases anywhere, and do tend to weaken at the neck when repeatedly stuffed into a bag. I would advise either hanging your new floggers or storing them straight like a cane. This<\/a> is what happened to my original falls after a decade of folding, crushing, and other abuse (they were also freehanded with cheaper tape).<\/p>\n

While falls are easily wiped down between partners, use appropriate risk management and cleaning protocols if falls come into contact with body fluids.<\/p>\n

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