Tape in many forms has been elevated to an art medium, and we write about it regularly. Simple linear art using duct tape is popular with kids and carton sealing tape sculpture can be really impressive. Still, we sometimes come across tape art installations that take our breath away. If you have a minute, you’ll […]
Duck Brand duct tape has announced their 2013 prom promotion, with the top prize being a $5000 scholarship. Their “Stuck At The Prom” contest where entrants make prom clothing from duct tape will feature new prints in Duck’s line of printed duct tape. You can enter by clicking here. Allabouttape.com is your source for information […]
Using everyday plastic objects carefully arranged in the sea, photographer Kim Preston creates a powerful commentary about pollution in her series Plastic Pacific. Using gaffers tape and double-sided tape, Preston is able to make the plastic pieces look like sealife such as jellyfish, polyps, and fish. To see the photographs, click here. […]
I just came across a really beautiful “Web book” titled “The Birth Story of mt“. In this case, mt is short for “masking tape”. It turns out that is not actually about masking tape, but rather about Japanese Washi tape, a delicate printed paper tape used mainly in decorating, crafts and scrap bookking. Everybody knows […]
The map of London that spectators and a billion international televison viewers saw on the arena floor as part of last week’s Olympic opening ceremonies was designed using specially printed tape made by tape manufacturer Le Mark. Le Mark, a British manufacturer that has been in business for 30 years, worked with the event designers […]
In its list of top 10 dorm room decorating ideas for the upcoming school year, retailer Deck My Dorm is recommending Japanese rice paper masking tape for edges, borders and trims. The tape, which has an almost transparent backing, is printed with delicate patterns and vibrant colors. You can see some great examples of this […]
3M has announced the 2012 winners of its “Off The Roll” contest, a competition to create sculptures using carton sealing tape. Click here to view the winners. Click here to view the entries. Click here for tips on making your own sculptures. Click here to purchase carton sealing tape. Allabouttape.com is your source for information […]
Our tape-related news feeds are full of stories about high school kids making prom dresses for the big spring event. There is even a tape manufacturer that awards scholarships for the best prom fashions. Occasionally, we come across tape clothing creations that rise so far above the usual high school projects that we feel like […]
Here’s a guide to a Photoshop exercise for creating an image that looks like it has been taped to a piece of parchment paper. If the item is virtual, the tape might as well be virtual too. Allabouttape.com is your source for information about the adhesive tape industry. All the news about gaffers tape, safety […]
Market Watch, the online publication of the Wall Street Journal, recently posted this profile of Fortis Designs, the Raleigh, NC maker of printed designer duct tape. Fortis is currently featuring Christmas themed products that are sure to appeal to “do it yourself” gift makers and holiday decorators. You can purchase Fortis’ Platypus Designer Duct Tape […]