Art therapy is a discipline that incorporates creative methods of expression through various visual art mediums. It is founded on the belief that artistic self-expression has therapeutic value.
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Elizabeth Figgie a.k.a. “Ms Figgie Paper” is a maker of chic, one-of-a-kind envelopes using recycled papers and Pro® Artist Tape (and a long-time follower of Pro Tapes®)! Today we’ll find out what inspires her to create her fine paper crafts and how she learned about Pro® Artist Tape.
Read More “See How “Ms. Figgie Paper” Creates Charming Envelopes with Pro Artist Tape”7 Reasons Tape Is Perfect for Developing Children’s Motor Skills in the Pre-K Classroom
You may ask, how could tape of all things help young Pre-K students (ages 2 to 5) with developing fine motor skills? Believe it or not, the amazing properties of tape (color, cleanliness, move-ability) make it the perfect tool for developing young children’s gross and fine motor skills!
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Read on to see how our resident artist Becky Sarkozy created these birdhouses with Pro Tapes!
Read More “GIVEAWAY: Summer Birdhouse Craft with Pro Tapes®!”Pro® Sheen: What Can I Do With It?
Pro® Sheen is a premium grade thin metalized polyester film tape with a long lasting acrylic adhesive. At 24lbs per inch, it has extremely high tensile strength. The metalized film provides the advantages of metal tape without the heavy weight. It reflects light and heat. It also provides amazing abrasion resistance. Although it’s very thin, it’s easy to work with. Pro® Sheen is available in 6 vibrant mirror-like colors: silver, gold, black, red, green, and blue. Read More “Pro® Sheen: What Can I Do With It?”
How to think outside the box when approaching a mixed media art piece
What is mixed media? Where do I find my inspiration? How did all the layers of tape happen?
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4 Key Factors to Consider When Determining the Suitability of a Tape Product for the Application
It doesn’t matter if you’re a novice to the tape industry, been entering or processing orders for some time or an experienced veteran selling adhesives for years; there’s always more to learn about the applications in which tape is being used. The Pro Tapes® Solutions Team is here to assist you through the process of selecting the right tape product for your adhesive needs. Time, temperature, conditions and surface are four factors to consider when determining the suitability of a tape product for the application. Read More “4 Key Factors to Consider When Determining the Suitability of a Tape Product for the Application”
How to Upgrade Your Thanksgiving Table Setting With a Little Love, Fun and Pro Tapes®!
As of lately more and more people are taking the holidays as an opportunity to show off their creative side and show what they can do artistically with their house decorations, table decor and food presentations. I’m here today to tell you that you don’t have to be the “artsy” one to be able to execute an awesome table display for the holidays, nor do you have to break the bank to get it done either. With the following few items and techniques, decorating your table to the nines for this thanksgiving will be easy, fun and oh-so-affordable! Read More “How to Upgrade Your Thanksgiving Table Setting With a Little Love, Fun and Pro Tapes®!”
Decorating your own Camping Tent: Where fun meets function
Who doesn’t love smores and good camp out with some old school shadow puppets?
To get the kids prepared for their first real campout away from home, I decided we would of course turn it into a fun art experience right in our backyard. The tent was super fun to decorate and we added a lot of safety hacks using Pro Tapes® tape products I thought were worth sharing.
Materials Used
- Pro Gaff® Black
- Pro Gaff® Desert Tan Camo
- Pro Gaff® Spike Pads in Fluorescent Yellow
- Pro Gaff® Fluorescent Dots in Green, Yellow, Orange
- Pro Glow Gaff® chevron shaped pre-cut pieces on sheets
- Pro Glow® Arrows
- Artist Tape arrow shaped pre-cut pieces in fluorescent colors
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DIY American Flag Canvas made with Pro® 46 Masking Tape
Materials Used
- Pro® 46 Colored Crepe Masking Tape in Red
- Artist Tape, Premium Flatback Paper Tape in White
- Pro® 46 Colored Crepe Masking Tape in Blue
- A rectangular surface to apply tape
- A cutting mat
- Pencil
- Exacto knife
- Ruler
- Scissors (optional)
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