How To Use Vcr Vhs Tape As Yarn
Tutorial Using Vcr Vhs Tape
Materials Needed:
Two vcr vhs tape cartridges (long play t-120 preferred)
‘N’ crochet hook (metal preferred)
Small and large screwdrivers
Scissors
Rewind two old vcr tapes that you don’t have any further use of to begin.
Using two vcr tapes for this project, open up the cases by using your small screwdriver to unscrew the screws in each corner and the middle of the cases. Some varieties of cases do not have screws which you can take out. If you have that type of cartridge you will need to pry open the cases. A large flathead screwdriver works well to get the case open to reach the vhs tape reels.
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Once you have the cases open, remove the reel that is holding the tape. Cut the tape off at the end of the leader tape with your scissors. Now you have two reels with vhs tape on each of them for your crafting project.
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Holding two strands of the vhs tape together works well for crocheting. Leave the tape on each reel and as you work your project it will just unwind.
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Crocheting with vhs tape is a bit hard on the fingers and joints because it isn’t real smooth to work with. Using ribbon yarn as shown below does help in the smoothness of your crocheting and allows the hook to move easier.
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Ribbon yarn shown with two strands of vhs tape
Enjoy your project using vhs tape and please email me if you have any questions.
Tags: vcr-yarn, vhs-tape-yarn
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