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02-25-2007, 09:08 AM | #1 |
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Is that metal duct tape?
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02-25-2007, 09:30 AM | #2 |
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Silver? Stiff? Too bad that rivet effect isn't on all edges, it looks really cool.
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02-25-2007, 10:02 AM | #3 |
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Yeah, it's duct tape that you could actually use on ducts... I was quite pleased to find it.
Yeah. I may try seeing how much I can manage. Maybe cut the tape into three strips, so both sides have it. No easy way to get it on the edges the tape actually crosses, though.
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03-11-2007, 02:20 PM | #6 |
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It's amazing how different those stars look monotoned rather than the multi colored ones you've been building. I see patterns now that didn't show up on the others.
I guess with 12" wide tape you could build an emergency shelter, that wouldn't roll easily and had defensive spikes for bears.
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03-11-2007, 03:29 PM | #7 |
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Heh, and some sort of hammock inside, 'cause it's a bit spiky in there, too.
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03-12-2007, 09:43 AM | #8 |
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I like 'em. The metal ones are a little softer looking.
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03-12-2007, 10:14 AM | #9 |
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Interesting... they're actually much harder and sharper, of course...
I wonder whether the lighting (outdoor for the spiky one) is part of that effect.
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03-12-2007, 10:41 AM | #10 |
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I think the tape ones look "crisper" like they take an edge well where you fold them, and then the panel part remains pretty flat. You see a bunch of individual triangles that together form a tape creation.
The metal seems more malleable or fluid and doesn't seem as flat in the panel part. Like it makes a crisp fold at the pointy edges, but then bends slightly between folds. It gives it a softer, more fluid feel. This cropped picture from flicker shows an area that looks like a star shaped bowl to me rather than a group of individual triangles. Maybe it's the lighting. Maybe it's the metal that will bend into a shape and then retain that shape, instead of bouncing back like plastic. Either way, I like it. |
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Yeah, me too. And I think that's it. When pressing the outer layer in place, it somewhat smooths the edges, and the foil holds the shape. The cup shape is indeed much more obvious on this one. Though, as Bruce mentioned, it may also be in part due to the monochromicity.
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07-07-2007, 05:45 PM | #13 |
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Damn, this is frikkin' incredible stuff! I've heard references to your tape creations, HM, but I hadn't made it down to see any until just now. I'm astounded by your creativity and determination (to make so many triangles). I also know what your profile pic is all about, now. Bravo!
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