Tape Mache - No-Mess Paper Mache for Masks???

Tape mache - could it work as a substitute for 'real' paper mache? I think it's promising for temporary projects, like masks, but there are both pros and cons for the idea. Let us know what you think of the idea in the comments below.

If we can find the kind of tape that was used in the video on the @Mr. Otter Art Studio YT channel, we could do a lot more experiments. It looked much more 'paper mache-like' than the tape I used. You can find the video that inspired my experiments here: https://youtu.be/I1oFtTLiYLA

The name of the tape she used in that video is Creativity Street Wet N' Stick Art Tape, and it's "Currently unavailable" on the only listing that I found online. You can check the link if you'd like to see what the product looks like: https://amzn.to/3WKOjxE

The Nextape Gentle Paper Tape that I used in my video is on amazon here: https://amzn.to/3wy5d7U

If you'd like to play around with the idea to make a fast mask, you could use the fast, free blank mask form, here: https://www.ultimatepapermache.com/easy-diy-blank-mask-form

I really wouldn't use the tape for artwork that you hope to keep for a long time, or for masks that will be used in a play. Real paper mache is much better for permanent work, but the tape is kind of fun to play with.

You can see the patterns for the masks and sculptures behind me in the video here: https://www.ultimatepapermache.com/patterns

And if I ever get the feathers on those silly bird masks, I'll put the patterns for them on that page, too. 😊

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