Question Is P-90 strong enough?

I've used pre-gummed Hyaku . It's not bad stuff, but it's advisable to check each new roll as the adhesive seems to vary. I've had rolls that don't stick too well.

I am not suggesting using Hayaku.


I believe the part # is SUAFTP7418
 
Tape adhesive

It is worth looking into the adhesive in on tapes, used in paper preservation. The L/J tape does have a starch adhesive, which makes it somewhat less tacky than dextrin coated tapes. It and similar paper tapes are quite useful for securing things around paper-born art, but since all require activation with liquid water ( which can't be controlled as well as the poltice that starch paste comprises ), none can be used for adhesion to the art, itself.


Hugh
 
It is worth looking into the adhesive in on tapes, used in paper preservation. The L/J tape does have a starch adhesive, which makes it somewhat less tacky than dextrin coated tapes. It and similar paper tapes are quite useful for securing things around paper-born art, but since all require activation with liquid water ( which can't be controlled as well as the poltice that starch paste comprises ), none can be used for adhesion to the art, itself.


Hugh

Hugh, I understand and acknowledge the validity of the above paragraph.

That said, the majority of framers are still using P-90, artist tape, or, if they think they are being "good," they use gummed linen tape or Hayaku.

We all have to frame ink jet prints, a backyard photo, or the $5 print they picked up on vacation.
We need something fast, easy, and cheap that will be as "non-damaging" as possible in case that ink jet print turns out to have some unforseen historical significance in the future.

I think the "tape" I am talking about gives us a step in the right direction for those framers still using these outdated methods.
 
Just got a call from Larson.
If you want to try it.
There is now stock in Chicago.
 
I got a call from LJ too a few minutes ago. A roll is on its way to me. Thanks again for the tip about this. I'm looking forward to trying it.
:cool: Rick
 
Apparently the demand or the fluctuation int he Euro caused an increase in price. I think it's closer to $18 than $12.
Still a good buy.
 
I received my roll of this tape this morning, and have experimented with it a bit. The working characteristics are very similar to those of Hyaku tape in terms of amount of moisture needed, open time, drying time, etc. The main difference (aside from the nature of the adhesive component) is that the carrier is a fairly heavy paper (I'm guessing maybe equivalent to about 24 lb. printer paper but a little stiffer). Therefore I would only use it for hinging works on paper that is heavier/thicker than this. I mounted a few pieces of 20 lb. printer paper (including one of orange color, with no apparent bleed) and the thickness of this tape was visible, causing some distortion to the thinner, mounted paper. Also, due to the thickness and stiffness of this material, tearing does not result in the softly feathered edge one might want.

I'm thinking this might be appropriate for use on pieces for which one might consider using Hyaku but desires a heavier tape for strength relative to the piece being mounted. It would probably work well for booking mat to backing board, attaching edge supports to backing boards, etc.
:cool: Rick
 
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