Tape LIfting Experiments

I have been intrigued by Trish Bee's Tape Lifting Technique. I was wondering if it would work with Scotch tape to make a pseudo Bargello look. I think with some work and practice on placement, it could be a neat alternative. A way to achieve a transparent Bargello look...... :)

I experimented with a detailed stamp. (This image is from Non Sequitur) I used Brilliance Black ink for these samples.

For more information on the Bargello technique:

Stamper's Mall Bargello Techniques

Ink up your stamp with a generous layer of ink. Then very carefully lay the tape over the rubber. There are endless possibilities here. Combine different tapes, combine ink colors, alternate strips from 2 different images into one! Oooooh...... cool! :)

Here is the Scotch Tape piece I did. I used a Matte Finish tape for this sample. I'm sure you can acheive different looks with differnt tapes. Hmmmmm.... what about those colored and/or patterned tapes!!??

(Please note that these are very rough experiments and I did not produce any finished projects with these pieces.)


3 pieces of packing tape laid horizontally across the rubber stamp.

3 pieces of packing tape laid vertically across the rubber stamp.

Here are the pieces after a quick coloring with StazOn inks. I like the look of the different colors that appear in the spaces between the tape.

Conclusion: Why do tape transfers or tape lifting?

1.. Transparent Bargello "look".

2.. Transparent Split image.

3. Ability to get a complete image over a very textured cardstock/paper.
4. Because you can!! :)