# Hundreds of Friction Stickers - for $5 \*\*Updated 9/30/11, Pics added!\*\* **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance\ **Created:** [June 29, 2011, 10:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hundreds-of-friction-stickers-for-5-updated-9-30-11-pics-added/27732 "2011-06-29T22:02:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![PlasticWhip](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/plasticwhip/32/896_2.png) [@PlasticWhip](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PlasticWhip)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2011, 10:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hundreds-of-friction-stickers-for-5-updated-9-30-11-pics-added/27732/1 "2011-06-29T22:02:45Z")
This is a tutorial on how to make your own friction stickers - hundreds of them - for $5 Supplies A flat surface\* A block of wood (2-4’s work great)\* Hockey tape Silicone caulk Wax paper\* 45 minutes\* Old friction sticker\* \*means most likely already have. The Steps **Note** for the purpose of the tutorial I used blue silicone RTV so you could see the silicone. Get a piece of wax paper about 1’ by 1’(30cm by 30cm). ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/2/0/6/2068667ba4df26f46944cbd9a686b6ee707a1166.jpeg) Cut two or three pieces of hockey tape about 7 in (20cm) in length and put the strips of tape on the wax paper leaving about half the wax paper uncovered. ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/7/a/d/7ad56c5f21dbf75ee2b272168d308079deca8db7.jpeg) Put small amounts of silicone on the hockey tape and smear with finger to desired thickness. ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/0/1/8/018f013dccb33a05e40c17a4e41c38ffc28cc5be.jpeg) ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/1/5/9/15931402180fe88c63c73081e411b89a56d5a436.jpeg) Fold the wax paper so that it covers the hockey tape and silicone. The layers should be from bottom to top wax paper, hockey tape, silicone, and wax paper. ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/f/1/3/f135a06d9f1330fb664c0d601528eb073d2a8d0f.jpeg) Put the flat surface on top of what you already have, and apply pressure for 5 seconds. Take the flat surface off and wait for 1 hour. ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/d/3/f/d3fafada2d20ed4ea2f363e5e12b0fd3c44aa30d.jpeg) After it’s been 1 hour peel the wax paper off the top layer. Take your old friction sticker and trace it on the silicone layer on top of the hockey tape. ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/d/5/3/d53db2be6921c71c39f1f7497635d424f761b830.jpeg) ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/a/d/2/ad2673fd90f4891007279102ac2e81784b7daa64.jpeg) Take off the friction sticker and use sharp (be careful) scissors and cut out the outer circle. Fold the Soon-To-Be friction sticker in half and cut out the inner circle. ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/b/6/5/b65c1aff9cd022138009acdcc0437231cdb15b2d.jpeg) ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/0/b/1/0b13781650b956aaf7e842168b44966df2823a07.jpeg) Peel off the wax paper and put it in your yoyo. Trim if necessary. Wait at least 24 hours before use. Enjoy. ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/f/2/5/f255c549fa2773283208d36b26b163f2ec0f82d8.jpeg) A modded Mosquito with a new homemade friction sticker. ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/5/6/a/56aa5b14212de1b3aec4fee30a9344952a51d49d.jpeg) A worn homemade friction sticker. Tips & Tricks You can adjust the response by making the silicone layer thicker or thinner. You can use colored tape for colored stickers. ---
**Author:** ![skeletonboy333](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b2d939/32.png) [@skeletonboy333](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/skeletonboy333)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2011, 2:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hundreds-of-friction-stickers-for-5-updated-9-30-11-pics-added/27732/2 "2011-06-30T02:15:45Z")
Holy Bloodeveu, this is a great method. It’s the first one I understood. ---
**Author:** ![PlasticWhip](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/plasticwhip/32/896_2.png) [@PlasticWhip](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PlasticWhip)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2011, 12:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hundreds-of-friction-stickers-for-5-updated-9-30-11-pics-added/27732/3 "2011-06-30T12:11:58Z")
> [@skeletonboy333](#): > > Holy Bloodeveu, this is a great method. It’s the first one I understood. Thanks, just trying to help everyone out. I need to edit that “I’ve been using them for over two hours now and no sign of wear or tear. I actually like them better than Duncan’s.” When I wrote this on another forum it was true but now I’ve Probably used them for over a month now and still like them more. 😛 Mostly because the top layer wears down fast and they become Thin Dif-pad like. ---
**Author:** ![Hiphopyoer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/b3f665/32.png) [@Hiphopyoer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hiphopyoer)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2011, 1:38am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hundreds-of-friction-stickers-for-5-updated-9-30-11-pics-added/27732/4 "2011-07-01T01:38:32Z")
Needs to be in the list of mods n maintenance. ---
**Author:** ![skeletonboy333](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b2d939/32.png) [@skeletonboy333](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/skeletonboy333)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2011, 3:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hundreds-of-friction-stickers-for-5-updated-9-30-11-pics-added/27732/5 "2011-07-01T03:28:10Z")
> [@Hiphopyoer](#): > > Needs to be in the list of mods n maintenance. That means we need to beg for a sticky. ---
**Author:** ![Hiphopyoer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/b3f665/32.png) [@Hiphopyoer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hiphopyoer)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2011, 5:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hundreds-of-friction-stickers-for-5-updated-9-30-11-pics-added/27732/6 "2011-08-08T17:21:14Z")
> [@PlasticWhip](#): > > This is a tutorial on how to make your own friction stickers - hundreds of them - for $5 > > Supplies > > A flat surface\* > A block of wood (2-4’s work great)\* > Hockey tape > Silicone caulk > Wax paper\* > 45 minutes\* > Old friction sticker\* > \*means most likely already have. > > The Steps > > Get a piece of wax paper about 1’ by 1’(30cm by 30cm). > Cut two or three pieces of hockey tape about 7 in (20cm) in length. > Put the strips of tape on the wax paper leaving about half the wax paper uncovered. > Put small amounts of silicone on the hockey tape and smear with finger to desired thickness. > Fold the wax paper so that it covers the hockey tape and silicone. The layers should be from bottom to top wax paper, hockey tape, silicone, and wax paper. > Put the flat surface on top of what you already have, and apply pressure for 5 seconds. > Take the flat surface off and wait for 15 minutes. > After it’s been 15 minutes peel the wax paper off the top layer and wait another 15 minutes. > Take your old friction sticker and trace it on the silicone layer on top of the hockey tape. > Take off the friction sticker and use sharp (be careful) scissors and cut out the outer circle. > Fold the Soon-To-Be friction sticker in half and cut out the inner circle. > Peel off the wax paper and put it in your yoyo. Trim if necessary. > Wait at least an hour before use. > Enjoy. > Tips & Tricks > > You can adjust the response by making the silicone layer thicker or thinner. > You can use colored tape for colored stickers. > I’ve been using them for over two hours now and no sign of wear or tear. I actually like them better than Duncan’s. hey can you make pictures or a vid please? ---
**Author:** ![PlasticWhip](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/plasticwhip/32/896_2.png) [@PlasticWhip](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PlasticWhip)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2011, 3:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hundreds-of-friction-stickers-for-5-updated-9-30-11-pics-added/27732/7 "2011-09-30T15:53:50Z")
Update 9/30/11 Pics added!