You'll need duct tape, saran wrap, and a patient husband for this. That last part is pretty vital to this whole project.
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See how it says 'duck'? DON'T CARE, NOT CHANGING.
I wrapped my husband in saran wrap from the thighs down. Yes, that really happened. After he was wrapped in saran wrap, I wrapped him in duct tape. Yep, still for real.
Once I had that done, I cut the tape up the back to remove my husband. I did contemplate leaving him there, helpless and whining, but I'm a softy.
I stapled the cut to keep the shape...
And then I stuffed it with newspaper to stand it up. I repeated the whole process with the rest of his body, including the head.
He's got an air hole at the mouth, don't worry. And do you see the patience on his face? He has a love for Halloween and is willing to put up with all sorts of stupid stunts for the holiday. All the duct tape body pieces were cut out and stapled back together. I stuffed newspaper in them and I added a long, thin piece of wood in the back to give him a spine.
Once that was done, I had my mummy form. And it took just over one roll of duct tape so it was really cheap to make. I started dying more guaze like I did for the head waiter project and wrapped him up. And then, I had a mummy.
Love this guy. We named him Ramses. He's in the garage right now and if you aren't expecting to see him, he scares the bejeezus out of you.
**No husbands were harmed during the making of this project. There was a fair amount of whining but he does that anyway so there's no evidence that it had anything to do with being wrapped in duct tape.
That is amazing!! What a creative idea. That's great that you had such a patient model. :) Megan
ReplyDeleteThat man doesn't just love Hallowe'en, he obviously loves YOU that he would stand there while you wrapped him in duct tape! And that is one FUN object! We have an old mannequin that we used to put at the end of the driveway on Hallowe'en night. :-)
ReplyDeleteWow, you did a great job! I'm loving all your ideas for Halloween! I can't wait to see what you have in store for this last week and how everything looks all set up together.
ReplyDeletePS - I'm pretty sure it is duct tape and people have been pronouncing it wrong as duck. I can't believe stores are now selling it as duck tape!
Well I wonder if I could get the husband to pose and get me my own duct tape mummy. How fun and creative you are!
ReplyDeleteYou have outdone yourself, again! If you are saving the best for last then I cannot wait to see it.
ReplyDeleteOh my!!!!!!!!!!! He gets the good sport of the year award. Too funny.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness - I laughed so hard when I saw the expression on his face! What a patient, kind soul! And yes, it is duct tape, because at some point it was used for duct work. Now it's useful for so many things, including mummy-making. Awesome!
ReplyDeleteEven if there was any chance that I did end up convincing my boyfriend to pose for this mummy-wrapping, there is not even the slightest chance that he would also be patient enough for me to take pictures. Love the project!
ReplyDeleteOkay, you have the male mummy. You really need a female mummy. Now my suggestion would be to get your hubby dressed in a stuffed bra and panties....if you could get pictures of that (giggle) surely he would be sainted!!! HA!
ReplyDeleteI think we found husband of the year!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cool but I don't think there is even the slightest chance my hubby would tolerate that.
Not only do you have great ideas but I love your style and sense of humor!
Real duct tape is duct tape....Duck is another brand of duct tape!
ReplyDeleteFabulous mummy!
Ok...I'm really behind in my reading but this was hilarious!! You are so dang smart and you solved an issue we were having in creating a body form (for next year..lol)!! LOVE IT!
ReplyDeleteIt was duck tape first because it was water proof. Soldiers used it on their weapons. "Duck" was the brand name (like "Kleenex"). Later other manufactures joined the band wagon and the tape made its way into other applications like construction (duct work).
ReplyDelete"Duck" was the original brand name because it was waterproof. Soldiers used it on their weapons. Later other manufacturers jumped on the band wagon and the tape made its way into other applications like construction (so now often referred to as duct tape). So Duck v/s duct is like Kleenex v/s tissue.
ReplyDeleteIt was duck tape first because it was water proof. Soldiers used it on their weapons. "Duck" was the brand name (like "Kleenex"). Later other manufactures joined the band wagon and the tape made its way into other applications like construction (duct work).
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