Cheap Reflective Panel (cardboard and Duct Tape)
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Cheap Reflective Panel (cardboard and Duct Tape)
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In this instructable I will show you how to make a Panel to signal planes, boats, etc.
Materials
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-duct tape
-scissors
-cardboard
-aluminum foil
-scissors
-cardboard
-aluminum foil
Cardboard
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Cut your piece of cardboard to 4 inches (10 1/2 centimeters) by 3 1/2 inches (9 centimeters). Now place the cardboard on the foil with the reflective side of the foil down. Then fold it like you see in the pictures.
Duct Tape
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Put duct tape 1/4 inch from the edges of the front of the reflective panel and fold the extra onto the backside. After that cover the back with duct tape.
Done!
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Now you can pack it in your backpack, emergency, kit etc.