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How to Make an Eyeglass Frame for Duct Tape Safety Glasses

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Cut Wire for Frame From Hanger

Duct Tape Safety Glasses

Wire Hanger Being Cut for Safety Glasses Frame

© Robert Formisano 2006

This tutorial is one of four modules in How to Make Duct Tape Safety Glasses.
In this module we'll walk through how to make the eyeglass frame for the safety glasses.

Cut the Bottom Section of Hanger
You'll make the frame from the bottom of a wire hanger. I prefer a sturdy unpainted hanger. Painted ones can work but the paint / coating will crack as you bend the wire. This is just a pet peeve as the wire will be largely covered in duct tape by the end of the project anyway, I just prefer an unpainted wire hanger.

  • Cut the hanger about one inch in from each end to obtain a long, straight section of wire.
  • This will leave a curve at each end of the hanger to form the temple / ear piece later on.
  • Use a long nose pliers or wire cutter to cut the hanger as shown in the photo.

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