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I just wanted to put a warning up for all of you: I think they have changed the formula, because it's NOT working any more for my unmounted rubber!!! Someone had posted that they were having issues with residue and with the adhesive not staying on the rubber. I was mystified at the time, but then I ran out of refills and had to buy a new one, and it was doing that for me, too. I thought maybe I'd bought a bad one so I went and bought another one, but that one is doing the same thing.
I'm VERY sad and disappointed, because now I have to go find something else. I'll be sure to give you all a heads-up on what comes next...
__________________ ~ Sue Happy for no reason...
Last edited by gregzgurl; 08-24-2017 at 04:34 AM..
Reason: Clarification
Hi. Do you mean the adhesive in the orange tape runners? Did you mean when you're adhering rubber stamps to blocks? Sorry, I'm having a slow day, lol... If so, thank you for telling me, as I get that one to use with making cards etc.. sometimes, and don't want it to fail! I can't remember if the Elmer's tape runner brand is good or not.
I don't know that there would be issues with paper, but it certainly isn't working any longer for my rubber (I used it rather than Tack It Over and Over on my bare rubber). AdTech is in a blue runner. I believe the orange is Elmers, which I haven't tried yet, but just might now that my go-to is failing...
I love my ad tech runners. I never used it for temporary stamp mounting, but I am not going to be happy if it no longer holds my embellishments on my cards.
Thank you for explaining that. I did look when I was in Walmart today, and it is Elmer's that I've been using. I had an issue with the adtec in the past; some of my stuff came loose in my scrapbook, but that was a long time ago. I mostly use my ATG and sometimes the Elmer's if I want something to stick even stronger. I've only used it with paper though.
I've never used the tape runners to adhere a stamp to a block etc; does it come loose when you want to put in back in the case or do you permanently adhere them to a block?
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Originally Posted by gregzgurl
I don't know that there would be issues with paper, but it certainly isn't working any longer for my rubber (I used it rather than Tack It Over and Over on my bare rubber). AdTech is in a blue runner. I believe the orange is Elmers, which I haven't tried yet, but just might now that my go-to is failing...
Thank you for explaining that. I did look when I was in Walmart today, and it is Elmer's that I've been using. I had an issue with the adtec in the past; some of my stuff came loose in my scrapbook, but that was a long time ago. I mostly use my ATG and sometimes the Elmer's if I want something to stick even stronger. I've only used it with paper though.
I've never used the tape runners to adhere a stamp to a block etc; does it come loose when you want to put in back in the case or do you permanently adhere them to a block?
I was using the AdTech in lieu of Tack It Over and Over as a repositionable adhesive on my bare rubber stamps. The adhesive would stick to the rubber and not leave residue on the MISTI or acrylic blocks or storage panels, but would hold them in place really well for stamping and/or storage. The latest version of this adhesive TOTALLY is NOT working! It leaves residue everywhere, doesn't hold very well - is just a mess in general. I really wish Sailor still made their chisel-tip glue pen - THAT was the ultimate in bare rubber mounting! They quit making it, though, so I had to find something else, which led me to the AdTech. Now I have to start the search all over again...
They way you do it sounds so much easier than how I've done it. But I've got a whole bottle of Aleene's Tack it over. Wonder if the Elmer's will work? I may have to try it. Hope the Elmer's one works for you!
Thanks so much for the head's up. I will be watching to see what you come up with to replace it. I have some left - but will save it for my unmounted stamps from now on.
well, I dunno if this would help you long term Sue, but when I used to get naked rubber and I wanted to stamp it before I had it mounted ( because, none of mine is naked) I used to just put a piece of scotch double sided tape on the clear block and that would hold the stamp to it for me, just don't stick a cling mounted one over that tape ha ha.
Thanks for the attempt at helping, Stacy. I've used poster tape in one of the experiments to try different things before I landed on the AdTech. It worked as far as holding on okay for stamping, but storage was where the issue came in. If I pulled the stamp off of the storage panel to use it, sometimes the tape came with it, and sometimes it stayed on the panel. THAT was really annoying, so I looked for a better solution. The search continues - again! I do appreciate that you tried, though...
I am SO sorry for your frustration, but relieved that someone else is experiencing my issue. I thought I was crazy!!! I had it stick to everything, but the stamp and was positive I was doing something wrong. I have been playing around with this for months and sometimes I could sort of get it to work, but then the next time it stuck to the wrong item.
I've purchased a number of these tape runners, thinking I had to find a "good" batch... even purchasing from different stores. Now I know it is the tape and not me. Good luck in your search and I am sad for you that a product that worked well is now letting you down. Why must companies "fix" what is not broken? Don't even get me started on this issue and Pinterest "fixing" things!
AD TECH UPDATE/WARNING!!!
