Abstract: A method and apparatus for depositing objects to form a stack of individual layers, wherein each individual layer is separately formed with a band which extends endlessly about the lateral surface of the layer, said band being of relatively yieldable and manually tearable plastic film having a width not greater than the height of the individual layer. subsequent layers of the stack are formed by depositing objects onto and in contact with a preceding layer as soon as this layer has been bound by said endless band or while it is being wrapped with the endless band.