Key Findings
- Mouth tape:
duct tape over mouth, silver tape sealing lipsachieved complete mouth coverage in 3/3 images — the most stable option - Eye tape:
duct tape blindfold, silver tape covering eyesachieved complete eye coverage in 3/3 images. Meanwhile,tape over eyesplaced patches below the eyes and failed 0/3 - Combined mouth + eye: Silver tape caused eye-hole mask artifacts in 2/3 images when both areas were targeted simultaneously
- Black tape resolved the combined reproduction issue — 3/3 complete coverage with no eye holes
What You’ll Learn
- The best keywords for tape-over-mouth prompts (3-way comparison)
- The best keywords for tape-over-eyes prompts (3-way comparison)
- Reproduction stability and interference when combining mouth + eye tape
- How tape material/color (silver, black, white) affects output
Experiment Conditions
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | z-image-turbo (6B, photorealistic distilled model) |
| Steps | 8 |
| CFG | 1.0 |
| Image Size | 1024×1024 |
| Seeds | 42, 123, 456 (shared across all conditions) |
| Subject | 1girl, 32yo japanese actress |
| Clothing | topless |
| Composition | upper body, facing viewer |
| Variable | Tape keywords only (1 variable per experiment) |
| Total Images | 30 (9+9+3+9) |
Base Prompt
The {VARIABLE} section is swapped per condition.
Experiment 1: Mouth Tape Keyword Comparison
Comparing three keyword approaches for taping the mouth.
Condition 1A: tape gag over mouth
| Seed 42 | Seed 123 | Seed 456 |
|---|---|---|
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Observations
- Tape appeared near the mouth in 3/3 images
- However, it was small tape fragments rather than a full seal — the coverage area was insufficient for a “gagged” look
- Tape color was inconsistent (blue, blue, black)
tape gagalone doesn’t convey the intent of fully sealing the mouth
Condition 1B: duct tape over mouth, silver tape sealing lips
| Seed 42 | Seed 123 | Seed 456 |
|---|---|---|
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Observations
- 3/3 images showed silver duct tape fully covering the mouth
- Tape texture (metallic sheen, wrinkles) was consistent across all three
- Seed 456 showed a side effect: silver material also appeared on the head
- The
duct tape+silver tapecombination stabilizes both material and color
Condition 1C: mouth taped shut, gaffer tape
| Seed 42 | Seed 123 | Seed 456 |
|---|---|---|
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Observations
- 3/3 images showed tape covering the mouth
- Tape color was inconsistent (blue in seed42, brown in seed123/456) —
gaffer tapedoesn’t map to a consistent color - Seed 456 produced a face duplication artifact
mouth taped shutworks as an action descriptor but is weak as a material specification
Experiment 1 Cross-Comparison
| Condition | Mouth Coverage | Tape Texture | Color Stability | Side Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1A: tape gag over mouth | 3/3 (partial) | Unstable | Unstable | None |
| 1B: duct tape over mouth, silver tape sealing lips | 3/3 (complete) | Stable | Stable (silver) | Silver material on head (seed456) |
| 1C: mouth taped shut, gaffer tape | 3/3 (complete) | Somewhat unstable | Unstable (blue/brown) | Face duplication (seed456) |
Best mouth tape keyword: Condition 1B (duct tape over mouth, silver tape sealing lips)
Lab Director:
tape gaggives you these pathetic little tape scraps — total miss. Switch toduct tapeand suddenly that wide silver strip slaps right across the mouth. Specificity matters.
Experiment 2: Eye Tape Keyword Comparison
Comparing three keyword approaches for taping the eyes.
Condition 2A: tape over eyes
| Seed 42 | Seed 123 | Seed 456 |
|---|---|---|
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Observations
- 0/3 images actually covered the eyes
- Tape was placed under the eyes, resembling skincare under-eye patches
tape over eyesis interpreted as “tape near the eyes” rather than “covering the eyes”- Completely unusable for blindfold purposes
Condition 2B: duct tape blindfold, silver tape covering eyes
| Seed 42 | Seed 123 | Seed 456 |
|---|---|---|
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Observations
- 3/3 images showed silver duct tape completely covering the eyes
- Consistent blindfold-style wrap around the head, with metallic texture (sheen, mesh pattern)
- The
blindfoldkeyword is crucial for structural reproduction — it triggers the “wrap around head and cover eyes” concept - Seed 456 added a dangling tape-end effect
Condition 2C: eyes taped shut, tape blindfolded
| Seed 42 | Seed 123 | Seed 456 |
|---|---|---|
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Observations
- 3/3 images produced a blindfold covering the eyes
- However, the material was cloth-like rather than tape (green fabric in seed42, white fabric in seed123/456)
- Even with
tape blindfolded, the output gravitates toward cloth blindfolds - To get actual tape texture, you need the specific material name
duct tape
Experiment 2 Cross-Comparison
| Condition | Eye Coverage | Tape Texture | Color Stability | Side Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2A: tape over eyes | 0/3 | — | — | Under-eye patch placement |
| 2B: duct tape blindfold, silver tape covering eyes | 3/3 (complete) | Stable (metallic) | Stable (silver) | Dangling tape (seed456) |
| 2C: eyes taped shut, tape blindfolded | 3/3 (complete) | Unstable (cloth-like) | Unstable (green/white) | No tape texture |
Best eye tape keyword: Condition 2B (duct tape blindfold, silver tape covering eyes)
Experiment 3: Combined Mouth + Eye Reproduction
Combining the best keywords from Experiments 1 and 2.
| Seed 42 | Seed 123 | Seed 456 |
|---|---|---|
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Observations
- 3/3 images showed silver tape on both the mouth and eye areas
- Eye coverage problem: Seeds 42 and 456 produced eye holes in the tape, creating a mask-like appearance rather than a blindfold
- Only 1/3 (seed123) achieved complete eye coverage
- Mouth tape was stable at 3/3
- The eye blindfold that was stable in isolation shifted to a “mask” shape when combined with mouth tape — a clear interference effect
Lab Director: Perfect on their own, but combine them and suddenly you get eye holes. Two silver tape areas probably pushes the output toward “mask” territory. Makes you wonder about the concept boundaries.
Experiment 4: Tape Material & Color Comparison
Testing whether the eye-hole issue from Experiment 3 can be resolved by changing tape color.
Condition 4A: Silver Duct Tape (see Experiment 3)
Same as Experiment 3 — eye coverage was only 1/3.
Condition 4B: Black Tape
| Seed 42 | Seed 123 | Seed 456 |
|---|---|---|
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Observations
- 3/3 images with complete coverage on both eyes and mouth
- Eye-hole problem resolved: No holes in the blindfold — full coverage achieved
- Mouth tape showed an X-pattern in seeds 42/123
- Tape texture was matte plastic, distinct from duct tape’s metallic sheen
- Seed 456 showed a slightly leather-like glossy texture on the eye tape
Condition 4C: White Medical Tape
| Seed 42 | Seed 123 | Seed 456 |
|---|---|---|
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Observations
- 3/3 images with complete coverage on both eyes and mouth
- Eye-hole problem resolved: Same as black tape — full coverage
- Material was gauze/bandage-like rather than adhesive tape — no tape sheen
- Produces a clinical/medical aesthetic
medical tapetriggers a “bandage” interpretation rather than “adhesive tape”
Experiment 4 Cross-Comparison
| Condition | Eye Coverage | Mouth Coverage | Eye Holes | Tape Texture | Aesthetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4A: silver duct tape | 1/3 | 3/3 | 2/3 | Metallic sheen | Duct tape |
| 4B: black tape | 3/3 | 3/3 | None | Matte plastic | Strongest restraint feel |
| 4C: white medical tape | 3/3 | 3/3 | None | Gauze/bandage | Clinical/medical |
Summary
Recommended Prompts
For combined conditions (eyes + mouth), black tape is the most stable.
For mouth tape only, silver duct tape offers the best texture and stability.
For eye tape only, silver duct tape is also stable.
Keyword Effectiveness Summary
| Keyword | Effect | Notes |
|---|---|---|
duct tape | High | Specific material name is key to stable reproduction |
tape gag | Low | Only produces small tape fragments |
tape over eyes | Doesn’t work | Creates under-eye patches instead |
blindfold | High | Essential for eye-covering structure |
sealing lips / covering eyes | Supportive | Action descriptors that clarify placement |
silver / black / white medical | Works as color | Black is most stable for combined conditions |
Lab Director: TL;DR —
duct tape+blindfold+ color spec is the formula. Silver for singles, black for combos. Andtape over eyesbecoming skincare patches? That’s comedy gold.































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