Unsomnambulist
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The cost of gaffers tape is overwhelming, especially for the indie filmmaker, averaging about $18 for a 60 yard roll. As a result, theft of gaffers tape from other departments, productions, or even friends is commonplace (and, lets face it, gaffe tape theft is a gateway crime to more serious felonies and potential civil or criminal charges).
So, I've come up with a more reasonable alternative.
As a base, I start with a roll of household toilet paper:
Minus the bear.
Its a little wide, but we'll cut this in half later.
Next, lay out the roll of your toilet paper in one long straight line. I suggest a nice stretch of suburban sidewalk on a windless school day.
Spray one side with an acrylic based spraypaint - depending on what color of gaffe tape you want (if you want to go for the fancier, camo colored gaffe tape this may take a little longer).
After this dries (about 30 minutes), simply flip the roll of toilet paper over and apply a spray adhesive along the entire length. You may go through a few cans, but it beats using Elmers glue.
Wait a couple minutes for the adhesive to settle, but not to completely try.
Next, use the toilet paper tube to roll your new gaffe tape onto the tube. Slice the tube in half, and you have TWO rolls of 2"gaffe tape.
I'd post some video of my tape in action, but I recently tried to remove the stock lense from my DVX, and now its not working.
So, I've come up with a more reasonable alternative.
As a base, I start with a roll of household toilet paper:
Minus the bear.
Its a little wide, but we'll cut this in half later.
Next, lay out the roll of your toilet paper in one long straight line. I suggest a nice stretch of suburban sidewalk on a windless school day.
Spray one side with an acrylic based spraypaint - depending on what color of gaffe tape you want (if you want to go for the fancier, camo colored gaffe tape this may take a little longer).
After this dries (about 30 minutes), simply flip the roll of toilet paper over and apply a spray adhesive along the entire length. You may go through a few cans, but it beats using Elmers glue.
Wait a couple minutes for the adhesive to settle, but not to completely try.
Next, use the toilet paper tube to roll your new gaffe tape onto the tube. Slice the tube in half, and you have TWO rolls of 2"gaffe tape.
I'd post some video of my tape in action, but I recently tried to remove the stock lense from my DVX, and now its not working.
