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Ditto Scor-Tape. It’s sold in many on-line stamp shops and amazon and comes in many sizes, including sheets, so shop around, but sometimes good deals are to be had on the Scor-Tape site. They send out very few emails but there are discounts when they do. https://scor-pal.com/store/
An author/instructor who makes books and albums only uses Scor-Tape.
I use Xpress it a lot. Decent price point, tearable, acid free. Many people carry it. I have not had any problems with it coming off paper. In fact it will likely peel the base paper if left long enough.
I have sookwang in the house but I think that is the same thing as Scor Pal? I think Sookwang is the Mfg in china? People told me sookwang is the strongest.
I came across a roll of scrapbook.com tape at 1/8 inch but I have not tried it yet and I expect it is made by a tape mfg. Its says China but that does not mean Sookwang necessarily. I was just happy to find that dimension.
Whatever tape you use be sure it is NOT a strip with adhesive on both sides! I came across a card I made a year or so ago and the adhesive had dried out and a strip of paper was left. Also the adhesive had left a stain on both sides of the card stock I had glued together. I am sticking to liquid adhesive from now on...we will see how that works out!
I have used a few different kinds. I do like Scor-tape the best and it seems be the same as Sookwang. I have used Tombow, which I purchased locally at Hobby Lobby or Michaels in both 1/4 and 1/8 inch. I tend to cut any tape I use, so I can't say whether you can tear it. I have used SU Tear and Tape, I think it is called and I have Gina K Designs double sided tape adhesive. All seem to work the same. I can tear Gina K tape, SU tape, Scor-tape, but usually cut them. Many are available on Amazon.
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Ditto Scor-Tape. It’s sold in many on-line stamp shops and amazon and comes in many sizes, including sheets, so shop around, but sometimes good deals are to be had on the Scor-Tape site. They send out very few emails but there are discounts when they do. https://scor-pal.com/store/
An author/instructor who makes books and albums only uses Scor-Tape.
Whatever tape you use be sure it is NOT a strip with adhesive on both sides! I came across a card I made a year or so ago and the adhesive had dried out and a strip of paper was left. Also the adhesive had left a stain on both sides of the card stock I had glued together. I am sticking to liquid adhesive from now on...we will see how that works out!
That would rule out all double-sided tape, wouldn't it? I use a "snail" or Scotch tape runner and I have not had any issues with it.
That would rule out all double-sided tape, wouldn't it? I use a "snail" or Scotch tape runner and I have not had any issues with it.
I see what you mean. For Scor-Tape and others, when you pull on a piece from the roll, the underside is sticky. You press it down and peel off the top.
So when on the roll the underside of the tape is on the topside it’s wrapped around that will be peeled off. Yikes, that’s clear as mud right? Who’s on first?! :shock: lol
Another vote for Scor-tape or Sookwang. When we lived overseas, the off-brands were very cheap - their adhesive lasted a few years and then either dried and died or yellowed the paper.
I also tried the Scrapbook.com tape, and didn't care for it - it doesn't have the same tensile strength as the brands I'm used to, and doesn't stay on the liner as well during placement.
It's not a real paper core but looks like and feels like a piece thin tissue. I have no idea what it was because it was a long while ago but I had sookwang, score tape, Tombow and a couple of others at the same time.
I will only use Scor tape or Sook Wang. The cheap ones are terrible. And I agree with Dina that the Scrapbook.com tape (while better than the really cheap ones) is not as good as Scor or Sook Wang.
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Sookwang is the Korean company that supplies Scor-Tape's product. I use a lot of it and use only Scor-Tape because it has writing on the liner and I have gotten used to it helping me see where to cut it. I think people forget it needs to be burnished to enhance its strength. That ensures 100% contact. Sometimes I hear little air bubbles pop as I'm burnishing. For those who need just a little room to move item for placement, it helps to rub some glue stick on the tape before adhering.
Sookwang is the Korean company that supplies Scor-Tape's product. I use a lot of it and use only Scor-Tape because it has writing on the liner and I have gotten used to it helping me see where to cut it. I think people forget it needs to be burnished to enhance its strength. That ensures 100% contact. Sometimes I hear little air bubbles pop as I'm burnishing. For those who need just a little room to move item for placement, it helps to rub some glue stick on the tape before adhering.
I burnish with a fingernail or bone folder, depending, but have never experienced bubbles. Unfair, bubbles are fun.
I am not understanding what you are saying Sue. You used a tape that has a paper core with adhesive on both sides? I dont think I have ever seen that.
All the double sided tape I've ever used is what they call tissue tape, so it is a see-thru tape.
Carpet tape is white so maybe that has a core to make it stronger, but I wouldn't use that on cards anyway.
Thanks for the heads-up on the Scrapbook.com tape. This Ma be off topic a bit, but any thoughts on their foam tape? The prices are good, so I was considering them for my next supply.
I have sooo many kinds of tape. I use Scor-tape and Sookwang when I need narrow tape that holds well. Otherwise for "everyday" use, it is Scotch double-sided tape. It has a long life, is easy to find and I can always use a coupon. It doesn't tear, though, so may not fit your purposes.
Just fyi for anyone who hasn’t used it, Scor-tape (which is Sookwang) comes in many widths and in different sized sheets. When I need triangular pieces, I cut them from their 6x6 sheets.
Scor-Tape is The Best! It tears with your fingers, stays where you put it, and lasts forever. None of my cards has ever come apart. I much prefer this "dry" adhesive to any damp (like glue-stick) or wet (like Tombow Multi, aka "green glue") ones.
I keep several widths of Scor-Tape next to me at all times so I can use whatever width I need to get the job done. 1/4" gets used the most, then 1/2"; 1" and 2-1/4" I use to back cardstock when cutting out dies so they're ready to be stuck down.
You guys made me look again-and I just re-org'ed the tapes after we started this and I dont remember Oy
whew-I only have the one scrapbook.com tape-good to know. I wont get that again.
I have a roll of 1/8 Miracle tape. Anyone remember that one? This came from Viva Las Vegas. I also see a 1/4 from Elizabeth crafts and some red tape....
I still like xpress it high tack tape. Comes in DS foam too-I know bc I just accidentally got a roll thinking it was tape. pfft. LOL I tend to save the sookwang for heavier cards-lot of embellies or layers.
I burnish all tapes...I have always pressed any adhesives and hold them to ensure holding from before I started carding. Huh. Good tip on the mobility though. Thanks!
Hi! I am new to foam tape.....I alwayss had used round dimensionals. I'm struggling. Just bought a roll from Gina K. Designs. Its 1/8 in size.....I wanted to use it just in the corners of layers (small squares)but not sure I should be adding more as it tends to dip in the center. But, I can't cut it!! What a mess. It gets all over my scissors, can't cut evenly. I can tear it but then it seems to roll into a ball and won't stick. I need help with this!! If I can't figure it out its going in the garbage!
Hi! I am new to foam tape.....I alwayss had used round dimensionals. I'm struggling. Just bought a roll from Gina K. Designs. Its 1/8 in size.....I wanted to use it just in the corners of layers (small squares)but not sure I should be adding more as it tends to dip in the center. But, I can't cut it!! What a mess. It gets all over my scissors, can't cut evenly. I can tear it but then it seems to roll into a ball and won't stick. I need help with this!! If I can't figure it out its going in the garbage!
What kind of scissors are you using? I use ones with a blade for cutting sticky surfaces. However, even Gina K tape got gummed up a bit and I had to clean them. I used her tape up and decided to never purchase it again. I kept cleaning my scissors. Oh, it didn't tear. I had to cut it and used large pieces, not small squares.
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What kind of scissors are you using? I use ones with a blade for cutting sticky surfaces. However, even Gina K tape got gummed up a bit and I had to clean them. I used her tape up and decided to never purchase it again. I kept cleaning my scissors. Oh, it didn't tear. I had to cut it and used large pieces, not small squares.
Thank you for your response!! I used Tim Holtz scissors but never again...What kind do you use? Do you use foam tape? Ready for the garbage! Lol!
I am using HoneyBee scissors from EK Success. They are supposed to be good for sticky items and usually are. This foam was difficult, but it did stick well. I bought both white and black. I managed better with the white. I hated the black! I will not purchase this again. I basically coated the back of my layer for dimension, not cutting into squares, but strips.
Usually I prefer foam dimensional from Stampin Up or the square ones from Scrapbook Adhesive. I haven't purchased a roll of foam tape since the ones from Gina K. I have used 3M in the past, but it has been a few years.
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Try Fiskars non-stick children’s scissors. I bought two pair for 50 cents a pair when Walmart had school supplies on clearance. Sticky products do not stick to these blades. I use them for any tape I want to cut~~packaging tape, dimensional, anything and everything I’ve cut with these scissors did not stick to the blades, and I have never cleaned the blades. As a bonus, my grandchildren love using them, and have claimed them as theirs. So I have “safe” to use, sharp-cutting, children’s scissors available for when the grandchildren want to do art, which has become a regular activity when they visit.
Try Fiskars non-stick children’s scissors. I bought two pair for 50 cents a pair when Walmart had school supplies on clearance. Sticky products do not stick to these blades. I use them for any tape I want to cut~~packaging tape, dimensional, anything and everything I’ve cut with these scissors did not stick to the blades, and I have never cleaned the blades. As a bonus, my grandchildren love using them, and have claimed them as theirs. So I have “safe” to use, sharp-cutting, children’s scissors available for when the grandchildren want to do art, which has become a regular activity when they visit.
Another vote for the Fiskar's kid scissors. I found some on clearance at Walmart but I think they were $2.50, not 50 cents. Well worth it.
Mary Beth
I buy Scotch mounting tape. It come s in various sized rolls. I can get it at Joann and Michael's and use a coupon. I use my regular old Wiss scissors that I'v had since I was a kid, or whatever is on hand. It sticks well to cards stock, etc., but I've never had to clean it off my scissors. It's all I use, so I can't comment on other brands. I can cut tiny strips or squares. Perfect!
I use the Kai scissors I bought for cutting the rubber for my SU and TAC stamps back in the day. They work great. Good to know about the Fiskars kids' scissors. I have a pair of those that I bought for a particular type of beading cord that no other scissors I've tried will cut. I'll have to get another pair the next time I see them. TFS.
I am using HoneyBee scissors from EK Success. They are supposed to be good for sticky items and usually are. This foam was difficult, but it did stick well. I bought both white and black. I managed better with the white. I hated the black! I will not purchase this again. I basically coated the back of my layer for dimension, not cutting into squares, but strips.
Usually I prefer foam dimensional from Stampin Up or the square ones from Scrapbook Adhesive. I haven't purchased a roll of foam tape since the ones from Gina K. I have used 3M in the past, but it has been a few years.
Ha! At first I thought Cutter Bee and then found the Honey Bee!! Think I will go back to diemensionals. I had just purchased the Timm Holtz ones....need to see what kind of difference they are!!
Double sided tape?
