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A duct tape mummification is potentially more stringent than plastic wrap. Duct tape doesn't stretch and is quite strong, so some care needs to be used in applying it. Done correctly though, a duct tape mummy will be just as comfortable as a plastic-wrapped one, but with less ability to squirm about.
A duct tape (or other tape) mummy begins just like a plastic wrap mummy; this is because you can't apply tape directly to the skin without causing a lot of pain. (Even if your mummy is a serious masochist and you're a top-of-the-line sadist, this might be more intense than either of you can handle. If you still think you want to try tape directly on the skin, I urge you to try a very small (and hairy) area first. Yeow!)
Start the plastic-wrap mummy as described in the last installment. Once you've completed the overwrap down to the thighs -- the point at which you'd help your mummy into a reclining position -- set the plastic wrap aside and pick up the duct tape instead.
Begin with several strips running front-to-back to cover the shoulders, similar to the way you
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This is a good time to repeat a warning from the installment on mummification safety. Don't wrap too tightly! This is even more important with duct tape than with plastic wrap. You may be tempted to just wind the roll around and around your subject... don't! Even the tension caused by pulling the tape off the roll can be too much when distributed across the entire body. Instead, pull the roll away from your mummy to reel off a few feet of tape, then gently wrap it around and smooth the tape into place.
Remember, you can always add more tape and make it tighter if you need to, but once that tape hits the plastic wrap, the only way to get it off is to cut it off. You'll be spending quite a bit of time constructing your mummy; don't force an early end to the scene by getting carried away.
If you do build up too much pressure, your mummy should tell you. Make sure your partner understands that he or she needs to tell you what doesn't feel right. The goal is to have fun, not to "tough it out." Across the shoulders, through the ribs, and at the knees and ankles are common problem spots. If you're almost finished wrapping and your mummy complains of a throbbing shoulder, you don't have to give up and start over! Simply cut a slit through the problem area using bandage scissors; this should relieve the pressure. When the problem has been alleviated, place a small piece of plastic over the slit, and then smooth on enough duct tape to cover the plastic.
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Now, start spiraling carefully down the body. If you're planning nipple play later, use an indelible marker or small squares of electrical tape to mark the center of the cotton balls as you tape over them; otherwise, you'll find it difficult to determine where to open the wrappings. Also, you'll need to use your bandage scissors on the duct tape, unlike the plastic which can be torn open with the paper clip.
When you reach the end of the plastic overwrap at the thighs, take a moment to wrap your mummy's head. I tend to put this off as long as possible so I can more easily talk with my partner. Again, be careful you don't wrap too tightly, being especially careful under the chin and over the eyes and nose. Don't tape directly over the mouth, and leave enough slack that your mummy can open his or her mouth slightly.
Of course you'll make sure not to obstruct your partner's breathing in any way. In addition, use your bandage scissors to cut a thin slit in the plastic along the lips before applying a single strip of duct tape across the mouth. At the end of the strip, fold about a quarter inch of the tape back on itself to make a tab. Now, if a sinus attack or other problem that inhibits breathing occurs, you can grab the tab, pull that single strip of tape loose -- most likely taking the plastic over the lips with it -- allowing your partner to breath through his or her mouth. If the problem persists, you can use your bandage scissors to quickly cut the wrappings away from the neck and head.
Now help your mummy into a reclining position and pick up with the plastic wrap again. You can skip this overwrap and go right to the duct tape, but you may find it difficult to wrap the legs smoothly if they aren't already immobilized relative to each other. Don't forget the padding at knees and ankles as needed. Once you've finished with the plastic wrap, follow up with the duct tape to complete your mummy.
Now that all the tape is applied, go over your mummy with your hands, smoothing the tape. You'll be surprised to find that a lot of the smaller wrinkles and puckers can be flattened out. This process also seals the edges of each strip to the one beneath, improving the overall appearance of the finished product. And your mummy will most likely enjoy the attention!
The mummy I did to illustrate this series is shown in completed form in the first installment.
In the final installment we'll take a look at how to extract your partner and provide "after care."
The Mummification Series
Mummification 101: It's a Wrap: Introductory Mummification
Mummification 102: Mummification Safety
Mummification 103: Basic Plastic-Wrap Mummification Techniques
Mummification 104: Basic Duct Tape Mummification Techniques
Mummification Final: The Completed Mummy
