Larson Gummed Tape - If you took Hugh's Light Hinging Class (or not)

[Cliff Wilson MCPF]

In Hugh Phibb's Light Hinging class the tape from Larson was mentioned.
I talked about it in another thread, but promised I would post the part number.

Here it is: Part # SUAFTP7418

Larson has available out of their Chicago warehouse a "tape" that they are importing from the company Conservation by Design that they bought in the UK.

When I bought it a roll of 300 feet was under $12.

It is an allpha cellulose base with starch paste.

From the website : http://www.conservation-by-design.co...mno=SUAFTP7418

SpecificationsPaper:

• 90gsm
• Acid-free and Lignin-free,
• Buffered with calcium carbonate,
• pH7.5to8.5

Adhesive:

• Acid-free Water Activated Starch Adhesive
• pH7.5
• Passed the P.A.T. (Photographic Activity Test)

FATG level – Conservation

I have been using it for a bit now on "decorative" stuff. I find the paper a bit thick and the edges a bit sharp, but that can be somewhat fixed with tearing. The adhesive seems to be everything they say it is (n't) and I think it is a reasonable alternative for photos, inkjet prints, and things you need to do quickly and easily.

 

[Randy Parrish CPF]

Looks like a good alternative than Lineco's Hyaku which I had used for basic hinges, until Rebecca's claim that it turns brown and it's inconsistent ability to work.

 

[Cliff Wilson MCPF]

Looks like a good alternative than Lineco's Hyaku which I had used for basic hinges, until Rebecca's claim that it turns brown and it's inconsistent ability to work.

The substrate is heavier, so you have to be a little careful about the art embossing.
Other than that, it is a great alternative to the Hayaku.
Much less money too!

 

[Evan Bertwell]

Thanks Cliff, I had forgotten all about that.

 

[Ylva Callewaert]

But does it taste good? :yuck:


Thanks for the link, I will order some with next order to try out

 

[Cliff Wilson MCPF]

But does it taste good? :yuck:


Thanks for the link, I will order some with next order to try out

Not as much fun as sniffing the unseal, but no after taste!

 

[Kai Vanuffelen]

Sniffing unseal? I try not to breathe that stuff as it kills much needed braincells.
Whenever I have a cloth that smells of unseal or similar solvent, I lay it in front of an open window so the smell flows out the building.

I never understood why some people sniff petrol to get a high.

 

[Cliff Wilson MCPF]

I was trying to be funny Kai.
Unseal is highly toxic and shouldn't be used except in a well ventilated area.

 

[Mikki Kavich MCPF]

My Larson rep had to be convinced there is such a #. He is going to call me back.

 

[Wally Fay CPF]

Cliff, was that the product with the methyl cellulose? Hugh was talking quite a bit about methyl cellulose in both his hinging classes that included making your own pre-coated hinging materials. I had to leave the last half of the hinging light items class, so I was wondering if this was something I missed.

 

[Cliff Wilson MCPF]

Cliff, was that the product with the methyl cellulose? Hugh was talking quite a bit about methyl cellulose in both his hinging classes that included making your own pre-coated hinging materials. I had to leave the last half of the hinging light items class, so I was wondering if this was something I missed.

No. This is a starch based product.
Hugh was talking about making your own "equivalent" of this with MC.

 

[Randy Parrish CPF]

And he also wished someone would make a tape with MC.

 

[Ylva Callewaert]

Not as much fun as sniffing the unseal, but no after taste!

Now I have to try both!!!! Giggle

 

[Sarah Beckett MCPF]

mine came today on my lj delivery! I look forward to trying it out!

 

[Rick Granick]

I have been using it for a bit now on "decorative" stuff. I find the paper a bit thick and the edges a bit sharp, but that can be somewhat fixed with tearing. The adhesive seems to be everything they say it is (n't) and I think it is a reasonable alternative for photos, inkjet prints, and things you need to do quickly and easily.

Yes, I got a roll when you first mentioned it. I like it for the kinds of uses you mentioned, but I wish they would make one a little lighter weight that "feathers" as well as the Hyaku when you tear it.
Rick

 

[Randy Parrish CPF]

Love this tape, very effective.

 

[Mike Labbe]

A member reported that LJ just discontinued this item

 

[Randy Parrish CPF]

I found these two similar tapes and have started using them. https://www.talasonline.com/Gummed-Paper-Tape and https://www.lineco.com/framing-hinging-gummed-paper-tape.html with the later you can find much better pricing on Amazon.

 

[Mike Labbe]

Thank you for sharing!