Caseymini Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 A couple of days ago, I saw someone on you tube doing jewelry, by putting a piece of metal waterproofing tape over a wood shape and then working into it with stylus and other tools. I grabbed a roll at Walmart yesterday morning and played with it when I got home. It works! You can make panels, rivets and other textures in it. I see all kinds of uses for it. Especially with Steampunk. Besides, it is fun to play with! I have used copper foil tape before, but that can get expensive. This was 8.00 for a large roll. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otterine Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 That's awesome! Thanks for sharing! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Zar definitely appreciates your handiwork! Think he'll give it back? Or either of you get to keep it once Tessie sees it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caseymini Posted April 4, 2014 Author Share Posted April 4, 2014 Holly, that was just. A sample board. Let them squabble. It will keep them busy for a while! LOL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalesq Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 It looks great! Love the experiment and thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacey6163 Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 That looks awesome ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Holly, that was just. A sample board. Let them squabble. It will keep them busy for a while! LOL Clever Casey! Keep the Terrible Two focussed on each other so they don't notice while Mama Casey works her own magic... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyckedWood Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 That's cool. What section of the store is it in? By the duct tape,etc? I'd like to make a pie safe, looks like this would work for that. Or tin ceilings...or aluminum looking counters or table tops...thanks so much for sharing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thriftymini Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Thanks for sharing. Now it is on my list of things to buy next time I am out and about. Love your blog and the wealth of sharing on this forum. BTW, I just figured out how to make an emoticon appear on a post! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacey6163 Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 I asked John if he had any of this tape and I now have an entire roll , it is great having your own personal carpenter and supplies! Thanks for the idea Casey. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caseymini Posted April 4, 2014 Author Share Posted April 4, 2014 Christine, how did you do it? I don't seem to be able to do it on my iPad. The emoticons. Be aware that this stuff dents easily, so you probably won't be able to use it for smooth surfaces. Yes, by the duct tape in Walmart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Oh, this is cool. I have a little pie safe that I like but the tin inserts are a bit ordinary and I've always wanted to customize it. That'll make an excellent first project with this tape. I added it to my walmart-list and will pick some up this weekend. Thank you (and Zar and Tessie) for sharing it with us because it has sooooooo much potential. I'd love to see a pressed tin ceiling made with it. Deb 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Depending on the individual store, you might also try looking in the plumbing and heating departments. That's where I found the waterproof Duck tape in my area. It's also found at automotive shops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyckedWood Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Me: "Hi, I'm looking for the waterproof tape?" Walmart employee: "I've never heard of that, but if you tell me what you're using it for that might help us find it." Me: " I'm using it to make a pie safe and a tin ceiling. " 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caseymini Posted April 5, 2014 Author Share Posted April 5, 2014 Karin, that's why I go into Walmart and make friends with everyone I can. I have been going to our Walmart for more than twenty years. I know a lot of the employees by name and they know mine. A lot of them know that I am a miniaturist and have even gone to the local miniature show. Some have only seen photos. A couple of times I have even taken in small projects to show. They wouldn't bat an eye if I asked for waterproof tape. They would just ask what I was working on and try to find it for me. I have even had a couple of them bring in bits that they think I might be able to use. It pays to make friends with the sales people wherever you go. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Me: "Hi, I'm looking for the waterproof tape?" Walmart employee: "I've never heard of that, but if you tell me what you're using it for that might help us find it." Me: " I'm using it to make a pie safe and a tin ceiling. " Deb 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polymermini2 Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Thanks for the info about the tape. I just looked on Amazon, and they have it there, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GirlPiper Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 A new technique! Thanks for figuring it out and sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyckedWood Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Do you have a brand name for this...my husband is at the hardware store and they've never heard of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 It's Duck brand waterproofing tape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacey6163 Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 The roll I have is Nashua tape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyckedWood Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 He found it eventually, it was the Nashua brand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyckedWood Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Just fyi, At Home Depot its in the plumbing dept. and was around $12, Nashua brand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Here's a link to making tin foil doors and other cool things to create with the same ideas. The whole website is so fun. It's all about making castles. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellee Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Casey you are so Creative. I LOVE your blog.! Kellee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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