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Picture Mount fixing tapes
Self adhesive tapes should be rubbed (burnished) firmly so the adhesive "takes". Full instructions are always included with your mount or mounts, on our hints and tips sheet. Which one! Filmoplast is also suitable for repairing paper objects, eg. dust wrappers, torn atrtwork, books, or posters. It's a 20mm wide, single sided tape with a peel off backing (3/4 inch approx). Easy to use from the dispenser box. This product is a bit thicker (stronger) than others, so can be used confidently to mount almost any size paper or photographic artwork into the picture mounts. You don't need much. We use this on most over the counter quality framing jobs which come through our workshops in Penzance. We have been framing for artists, photographers and our retail customers for fifteen years, having used a variety of mount fixing methods, we wouldn't sell it if we didn't use it. Benefits: Archive quality, easy use dispenser box. Professional's choice - But not the cheapest. Cream Tape. Made by 3M this has a far higher tack than masking tape. Although it is a cream colour, don't confuse this with masking tape. (and don't use it as masking tape if you have any left over, its a lot stickier!) This is ideal for the typical artwork or photos you will be using standard (neutral ph) mounts for. It is not "archival" or "conservation" quality, but perfectly suitable for day to day use. Should not be used on valuable or irreplacable items. We use this in our own workshops on all "bulk" or non valuable paper or photographic items. Does not lose its tack and fall off like masking tape or inferior tapes*. A favourite with artists and photographers who re-sell. Benefits: Economy, stays put - but not "archival". We have included the cream tape in answer to several customer enquiries about fixing pictures into their mounts. We do supply an appropriate amount of archival tape free of charge when you order acid-free/conservation or archive type mounts. This is because we have no minimum order, and if you are only having a couple of mounts we would rather give you what you need, than sell you 49.9 metres of something you don't. * when first starting out selling pictures or photos, many artists and photographers try (quite rightly) to reduce costs, thats good business sense. But as framers we see improperly mounted art and photos on a daily basis. We routinely fix badly mounted artwork held in with masking tape (sometimes sellotape, or even duct tape!). Masking tape really will come off quite quickly, it's Russian Roulette, a matter of days/weeks/months. Masking tape is specially designed NOT to stay permanently stuck. Some is even branded "7 days", and then sooner or later the artwork will drop in the mount, and the customer has to bring it to a framer for fixing. If you are only using a couple of small tape hinges this tiny economy is irrelevant compared to your reputation and future sales to that customer. If using adhesive tapes, have a look at our mounts FAQ section, for tips and hints on fitting.
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