It is a *challenge* for photographers that started circulating aruond the webs about a year or so ago. If you watch, there are about 12+ providers(mostly from Austin/Houston) that have similar showcase photos.
as for duct tape....that might be a cool idea too
{they make some really cool duct tape nowadays}
I have used a hot pink & zebra stripe on one of my play paddles...I used some skulls one on a mirror for a border and I also used one with camaflage for a picture frame gift
Google the Black Tape Project. It's been out for a while and has been duplicated quite often. It was made popular by some urban mens magazines a few years ago. Much like bodypaint or rope, if you do a project like this go with someone who knows what they are doing or else you're in for a lot of wasted time and effort.