James C Posted September 7, 2004 Share Posted September 7, 2004 Slightly obscure one, this:I need an actor to have red tape wrapped around their arms for a show. I don't want them covered in PVC tape-glue every night, so wondered if there was a more skin-friendly product available in red (micropore tape, or similar). Anyone had to source such a thing before, or happened to have come across it on their travels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Foster Posted September 7, 2004 Share Posted September 7, 2004 Could you use white micropore and paint it red. You could try using spray on hair dye to colour the tape as this should be skin-friendly and wash off if it soaks through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jivemaster Posted September 7, 2004 Share Posted September 7, 2004 I have seen red heavy duty cling film, no adhesive sticks only to itself 50mm x 50m rolls I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbsy Posted September 7, 2004 Share Posted September 7, 2004 I use a 3M product called "Blenderm" to attach radio mics to actors. It's not red, but one of the advantages is that the tape surface will take make up quite nicely. I'd think it would be an easy matter to use Blenderm and colour the tape, either with make up or maybe an acrylic paint. Good luck! Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robloxley Posted September 7, 2004 Share Posted September 7, 2004 Zinc-oxide tape if probably more pink than red, alternatively colour a tape. For easier removal every night, wet with surgical spirit first to dissolve the adhesive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James C Posted September 8, 2004 Author Share Posted September 8, 2004 Thanks for your responses - really needs to be red though (symbolic blood-streaks, you see). Might have to settle for red ribbon and toupe tape or something equally tedious. Spoke to 3M's Healthcare division, who suggested the blenderm, as they don't dp pretty colours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Baldwin Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 Could you not apply Micropore to their arm first, then apply red PVC tape (or any other tape, really) over the top of that, so that the micropore provides a protective layer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James C Posted September 14, 2004 Author Share Posted September 14, 2004 That might be the way we'll go about it, tedious though it is! Mind you, its "microporous" nature will probably just let the goo from the PVC through , then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northlass Posted September 18, 2004 Share Posted September 18, 2004 wee word of caution - some folk are allergic/sensitive to micropore. It may be worth while having a trial run Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edark Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 Two thoughts, 1. Would it be possible that the actor wears long sleaved top etc, so that the lx tape doesn't actually touch the skin? 2. Maybe you could go down a completely different route and not use anything sticky at all, maybe ribbon, which would look similar and would be readily available in red. You could find another way of attaching the end, possibly velcro or magnets?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy_s Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 Two thoughts, 1. Would it be possible that the actor wears long sleaved top etc, so that the lx tape doesn't actually touch the skin? 2. Maybe you could go down a completely different route and not use anything sticky at all, maybe ribbon, which would look similar and would be readily available in red. You could find another way of attaching the end, possibly velcro or magnets?!?<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Toupe tape?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randomgirlie Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 One suggestion you've probably already thought of is... Use red pvc tape but place the tape on some cloth... your T-shirt would do.. then remove it and place on the skin... this removes alot of the glue but leaves enough for it to stay attached to the skin and means you dont get those icky black bits of glue on ur flesh every night... hope its of some help xx OO... Or.. Does it need to be tape? Couldn't you get the same effect from gloss stage make-up... you can get a high shine and use a roller or a brush to apply... Whuich ever method you use.. tape or paint or whatever... I'd advise you're actor/dancer to use full body lotion or baby oil after/while showering... it'll mean help her to remove the red paint or equally to remove the glue once she's peeled off the tape. x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James C Posted October 7, 2004 Author Share Posted October 7, 2004 Thanks, all for your replies - predictably, the red tape (symbolising streaks of blood/scars) was cut during rehearsals and replaced with stage-blood. Shame, I think, given the lack of naturalism in the rest of the design, and given the amount of laundry and repainting of a white backdrop that is required , but there you go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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