Introduction: How to Create Wall Art With Electrical Tape
Add a Mondrian vibe to a wall using some electrical tape and a few pieces of coloured acetate. It's pretty self explanetory but for more detailed insructions go here.
Step 1: Pick a Wall
Choose the space you want to decorate.
Step 2: Gather Your Materials
I used:
Electrical tape
Coloured acetate sheets
A spirit level
A craft knife
Scissors
A pencil
Step 3: Layout Your 'Frame'
4 long stips of tape create a 'frame'. Use a spirit level and pencil or do it by eye if you've got the chops.
Step 4: Plot Your Pattern
Use your trusty spirit level and a pencil.
I did this one square at a time, so I could adapt the design if I needed to.
Step 5: Get Sticking
Get sticking, then trim off the excess tape with a craft knife.
Step 6: Remove It When You Get Bored.
Enjoy you new Mondrian inspired wall art, remove it when you get bored.

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68 Comments
7 years ago on Introduction
Very cool.
8 years ago on Introduction
Lovely. This awakens the hungry geek in me. Think this works with duct tape too? :D
10 years ago on Step 6
Cool. I hadn't thought doing something with just tape and acetate as a temporary decoration.
11 years ago on Step 6
im gona make one and put it on a piece of heavy white cardboard so i can hang it on my wall or wherever
11 years ago on Introduction
You are a GENIUS love your work! and im definitely trying it!
11 years ago on Step 6
Neat Idea! I'm Curious how this would look over my bed in a horizontal rectangle frame...kind of like a wall "headboard" !?! Hmm I may have to try it.
11 years ago on Introduction
I agree with TssGramma. I believe that if you were to create something similar to this on, say, a piece of drywall or some canvas or something and then mount it on the wall you could have a "professional-looking" piece of artwork. ...Just make sure to sign it really messy like at the bottom. I really do like this though. Very nice! :) ♥ Jessica ♥
13 years ago on Introduction
you could mount the design to a painted board and then hang the board. That way, you don't have to worry about removal ruining a wall. For a different look (like for a kid's room), you could use duct (duck?) tape. it comes in assorted colors. Fun project!!
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
electrical tape also comes in many colors -- check your local Lowes or Home Depot in the electrical section!
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
Duct* :] and GREAT suggestion. I was contemplating the idea myself and I'm very indecisive. So removing it after a few months might be annoying (especially if i want to put it back up :P ).
12 years ago on Introduction
This is a cool Instructable. I'm going to tweet your project to my followers (www.twitter.com/thriftstoreremx).
******I have a question****Since tape is has a flat surface, how did you use the level to ensure the tape is level (plumb). What was your technique?
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12 years ago on Introduction
ingenious. That would be a niice door decoration!
13 years ago on Introduction
Neat idea. I just made one of my own, after reading this. I used white paper and transparent colored dividers because i have wall paper in my room.
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
Beaaauutttiiiffuulll :D love the inter twined frames!
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
Thanks!
13 years ago on Introduction
I wonder how such a thing would hold up to sunlight and heat... my guess is not well. But, very clever design!
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
genterara says: It does look nice, but I tried it on a window and the sun made the electrical tape contract, leaving an irregular square. Looks funny now.
13 years ago on Introduction
Greetings- Very clever, quick and cheap. I'm surprised no-one has suggested this for window decoration. The acetate would look like stained glass... Mondrian meets leadlight. Especially effective if you have black window frames (I'm thinking of anodised aluminium).
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
"genterara says: It does look nice, but I tried it on a window and the sun made the electrical tape contract, leaving an irregular square. Looks funny now."
13 years ago on Introduction
It does look nice, but I tried it on a window and the sun made the electrical tape contract, leaving an irregular square. Looks funny now.