How-To Make a Duct Tape Dummy (DTD)

This tutorial will demonstrate how to construct a duct tape dummy, supplies that are needed, as well as where to cut once finished.


Here is a list of the following items that are suggested to have:

  • 2-3 Rolls of duct tape (20 yard/meter rolls)
  • Painter Coveralls -OR- thin long sleeve and pants/sweats, PJs, socks / plastic bags
  • Paper towels (for around wrists, feet and neck)
  • Bandage scissors (Amazon, Walmart) -OR- regular scissors
  • Tight fitting underwear or spandex


For this demonstration below we have used painter coveralls (can be found at Amazon, Walmart or local hardware/paint stores). They range between thin to thick but I would suggest going with the thinnest, since it will be easier to cut. Also don't forget to wear something underneath the coveralls, preferably tight so they don't accidentally get cut when trying to remove the DTD.


If you have any questions just contact me!

Start at the crotch area first by tearing off strips of tape and having the person that's being taped to apply them. Make sure that the legs of the painter coveralls do not pull up exposing their legs. If they do you can always wrap plastic bags around the exposed areas and tape over it.

Continue making a couple of passes in a V shape like pattern.

Start at the crotch area first by tearing off strips of tape and having the person that's being taped to apply them. Make sure that the legs of the painter coveralls do not pull up exposing their legs. If they do you can always wrap plastic bags around the exposed areas and tape over it.

You can have them help make sure that it's as close to being snug up against.

Now it's time to start on the legs. Make sure they do not lock their knees but stay more in a relaxed stance. Take strips of tape and wrap around the leg, instead of pulling on the tape roll around.

You can have them help make sure that it's as close to being snug up against.

Tape down getting close to the ankle.

When it comes to the foot you do not need to tape up the entire foot, but instead use paper towels to wrap around the ankle and under the heel.

Tape down getting close to the ankle.

Then using small strips of tape start wrapping around the paper towel, going over the top of the foot and under the heel. Make sure not to tape over their socks or exposed skin, if needed you can use more paper towels.

Then using small strips of tape start wrapping around the paper towel, going over the top of the foot and under the heel. Make sure not to tape over their socks or exposed skin, if needed you can use more paper towels.

Make sure to get under the arms first and go around to the top before starting on the arms.

Make sure to get under the arms first and go around to the top before starting on the arms.

Just like with the feet you can use paper towels to wrap around the wrists to get the tape as close to the hand.

Just like with the feet you can use paper towels to wrap around the wrists to get the tape as close to the hand.

You can also use paper towel around the neck to get really close if needed.

You can cut off the hood part of the painter coveralls so it doesn't get in the way.

You can also use paper towel around the neck to get really close if needed.

To help verify where the DTD ends up on the neck, arms and legs, take some pictures of the front and back.


Also using a permanent marker you can mark features, like where a certain design should be located (tattoo or markings for example), where muscles should begin (drawing where nipples are located), and even where tail placement should be made on the back.

Making cuts #1-4 usually can be enough to escape but if it seems tight on the other shoulder try cutting #5. You can always cut higher on cut #4 if needed.

To help verify where the DTD ends up on the neck, arms and legs, take some pictures of the front and back.


Also using a permanent marker you can mark features, like where a certain design should be located (tattoo or markings for example), where muscles should begin (drawing where nipples are located), and even where tail placement should be made on the back.

Now using some bandage scissors carefully cut along the lines. Be sure to go slow and not to cut any material they are wearing under the painter coveralls.

Now using some bandage scissors carefully cut along the lines. Be sure to go slow and not to cut any material they are wearing under the painter coveralls.

Now start pulling down on the DTD to remove, going slowly to not pull apart tape seams.


Now all that's left is to ship back the DTD.


You do not need to piece back together all your cut marks, I will take care of this.


If you have any questions be sure to message me!



Big thanks to Dacon for this demonstration :)

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