Packing Tape Sculptures

Packing Tape Sculptures

Packing tape is a much more versitile material than you think. Below are instructions on how to make a cool sculpture out of it.

1.Figure out what you want to make and draw it out on paper. You may want to draw it from a couple of sides.

2.Divide the sculpture into the individual shapes needed to create the whole thing.

3.Choose an object with a simple surface area such as a tube or a ball somewhat similar to the parts you need.

4.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.

5.Tape over it with packing tape.

6.Using a pair of scissors, make an incision in the tape cast and cut a seam to allow for the original object's release.

7.Once the cast has been removed, remove any excess cling wrap from inside.

8.Reseal the cast with packing tape.

9.Create all the pieces needed.

10.Assemble the sculpture.

11.Paint if needed.

12. Done! You can see I made some changes from my original plan. but that is ok!