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How to Make a Tech Deck Easily

The Tech Deck is a popular miniature toy skateboard that can be controlled using just your fingers. They are a welcome diversion for many people. In cases where you don't have your Tech Deck with you, it is easy enough to build one out of a standard sheet of computer or notebook paper. While not as realistic as the Tech Deck, your paper Tech Deck will provided you with hours of enjoyment.

Things You'll Need

8 1/2 by 11 sheet of paper
Duct tape

Instructions

- 1
  Place the piece of paper on a flat surface in front of you so that it is oriented horizontally.
- 2
  Grab the left side of the paper and fold it to the right edge so that the entire sheet is now folded in half. Smooth down the edge of the fold with your finger.
- 3
  Fold the bottom edge of the paper up to the top edge of the paper so that it is now folded in half again and crease the edge with your finger for a crisp fold.
- 4
  Fold the left edge over to the right edge of the paper and crease the fold.
- 5
  Fold the left edge of the paper to the right edge of the paper once again and crease the edge with your finger.
- 6
  Place a piece of duct tape on the top and bottom edges of the paper column to hold them shut.
- 7
  Apply a third piece of duct tape along the right edge of the paper column to keep it closed.
- 8
  Fold the top of the paper down approximately one half inch, then do the same for the bottom edge of the paper. Allow the fold to naturally pop back up slightly. These upturned sides will act as the nose and tail of your paper skateboard.
- 9
  Flip the board over so that the upturned edges are facing down and apply a strip of duct tape along the bottom side of the skateboard. This will allow the board to glide easily along surfaces.

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