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<\/p><\/div>"} 1 Trace your foot onto a sheet of cardboard. If you are using shoes, consider using a pair of flip flops or sandals. Their soles have a different shape compared to other shoes; this way, you can be certain that they will fit the toe area right.

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<\/p><\/div>"} 2 Cut the foot shape out. If you'd like a thicker pair of flip flops, stack two pieces of cardboard together.[1] Trace and cut the shapes out first, then glue them together. If you'd like a softer pair of flip flops, cut another foot shape out of a sheet of craft foam (the flexible kind) and glue it to the top of the cardboard. This will cushion your foot a little.[2] If you'd like a thicker pair of flip flops, stack two pieces of cardboard together.Trace and cut the shapes out first, then glue them together. If you'd like a softer pair of flip flops, cut another foot shape out of a sheet of craft foam (the flexible kind) and glue it to the top of the cardboard. This will cushion your foot a little.

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<\/p><\/div>"} 3 Cut several strips of duct tape. They need to be a little wider than the sole so that you can wrap it around to the underside. If you are making a thicker flip flop (with two pieces of cardboard or foam), be sure to account for the thickness as well.

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<\/p><\/div>"} 4 Lay the strips horizontally across the top of the sole. Make sure that you have an even amount of tape hanging over the edges of the sole. This includes the heel and toe area. Do not fold these edges over just yet, however; there is one extra step you need to do. Overlap the pieces of tape by a little; this way, you can be sure that there are no gaps.

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<\/p><\/div>"} 5 Turn the flip flop over so that the bottom is facing you, and cut little slits into the tape. Make sure that you cut all the way too the cardboard, but be careful not to actually snip the cardboard. For an even better fit, cut V-shaped notches at the arch, where the sole curves inward. Cut straight slits in the toe and heel area, where the sole curves outward.[3] Make sure that you cut all the way too the cardboard, but be careful not to actually snip the cardboard.

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<\/p><\/div>"} 6 Fold the tape over onto the cardboard. The little strips of tape will overlap, thanks to the slits you cut earlier. This will give you a cleaner edge and reduce bulk.