Author a Packing Tape Sculpture
6. Paint your packing tape sculpture. Test the paint on a small piece of the packing tape you are using for your sculpture to make sure that the paint adheres to the packing tape.7.
Instructions
1. Decide on what you require your packing tape sculpture to depict. Trail a picture or asset one so that you own a basic attendant for your sculpture.
2. Build a base for your sculpture. You can do this by balling up packing tape or use a small solid object as your base.
3. Add packing tape one layer at a time to your base. Try to visualize where you will need to add the tape to achieve the desired results.
4. Use strips of plastic if necessary for additional support. A soft drink bottle cut into strips works well for support. Remember to cover the supporters with packing tape until fully hidden.
5. Cut any details out of the tape. Use a utility knife to make more intricate details than scissors. This may be necessary for the desired visual effect of the sculpture.
Creating a packing tape sculpture is a cheap road to exposition off your artistic abilities. Some sculptures retain a replica such as a ball or other body with the packing tape simply wrapped sorrounding the thing. Other sculptures reality packing tape mainly.
Apply a layer of tape as a finishing layer if desired. This can provide depth to your sculpture and protect the paint if you painted it.
