When I arrived at college, I realized that I was missing a chess board and chess set, the makings of which have kept me entertained for countless hours in the past. When I went to target to remedy my lack, I realized that the prices of the chess sets exceeded what I wanted to spend for something I would only use once in a while, and were often far more extravagant than was necessary for a simple dorm room. Rather then invest in such a hefty item, I saw an opportunity to conduct a project that would provide me with a chess set while also being kind to my wallet. So, I instead purchased three rolls of colored duct tape, red, white, and black, my school's fight colors. The ability to personalize my set made the project all the more intriguing.
The following steps provide a simple and effective means of using supplies attainable on a college campus for little to no money to create a full, usable chess set. While these steps illustrate the means by which I conducted this project, they are in no way exclusive, and I urge you to customize the project based on your personal desires.
The following steps provide a simple and effective means of using supplies attainable on a college campus for little to no money to create a full, usable chess set. While these steps illustrate the means by which I conducted this project, they are in no way exclusive, and I urge you to customize the project based on your personal desires.
Remove these ads by
Signing UpStep 1: Gathering the Materials
The first step in the process of creating this project is to gather the materials necessary to build the components of a chess set including a) The chess pieces and b) The Board itself
This instructable will first address how to construct the Board and then Move on to the chess pieces.
Materials for Constructing the Board
-Three Rolls of Duct Tape (Two rolls for the board, one for looks and structure)
-USPS Medium Size Standard Rate Box (Or another box with at least one square side)
-Scissors
-Sharpie Marker
-Ruler or Meter Stick
Materials for Constructing the Chess Pieces
-Remainder of the 3 Rolls of Duct Tape
-Two packs of Different Colored Pipe Cleaners
-36 Spare coins (mixture of quarters, nickels, and pennies..... NO Dimes)
-Scissors
This instructable will first address how to construct the Board and then Move on to the chess pieces.
Materials for Constructing the Board
-Three Rolls of Duct Tape (Two rolls for the board, one for looks and structure)
-USPS Medium Size Standard Rate Box (Or another box with at least one square side)
-Scissors
-Sharpie Marker
-Ruler or Meter Stick
Materials for Constructing the Chess Pieces
-Remainder of the 3 Rolls of Duct Tape
-Two packs of Different Colored Pipe Cleaners
-36 Spare coins (mixture of quarters, nickels, and pennies..... NO Dimes)
-Scissors
Visit Our Store »
Go Pro Today »
Great technique overlapping the squares to make clean squares. Looks really good.