How Do You Create A Packing Tape Sculpture?
Creating a sculpture doesn’t have to require a trip to the art store for sculpting materials and tools. Did you know that you can use packing tape to make sculpture casts of objects such as toys, household appliances, or even yourself? Tape casting is a “dry” and quick process and a good alternative to paper mache. Follow these steps to create your own tape sculpture! • Click to enlarge Choose a valueless object with a simple surface area such as a toy doll or a ball. • Click to enlarge Wrap the object completely in clingwrap. If you do not have this or do not want to use it, you can wrap it sticky-side up first. This method also allows you to stick things on it before doing a layer of tape sticky-side down. • Click to enlarge Tape over it with packing tape. • Click to enlarge Click to enlarge Using a pair of scissors (or a razor knife), make an incision in the tape cast and cut a seam to allow for the original object’s release. • Click to enlarge Once the cast has been removed, remove
• Click to enlarge Choose a valueless object with a simple surface area such as a toy doll or a ball. • Click to enlarge Wrap the object completely in clingwrap. If you do not have this or do not want to use it, you can wrap it sticky-side up first. This method also allows you to stick things on it before doing a layer of tape sticky-side down. • Click to enlarge Tape over it with packing tape. • Click to enlarge Click to enlarge Using a pair of scissors (or a razor knife), make an incision in the tape cast and cut a seam to allow for the original object’s release. • Click to enlarge Once the cast has been removed, remove any excess cling wrap from inside. Click to enlarge Reseal the cast with packing tape.
