The best permanent adhesive roller?

[daquiri35]

I swear by Kokuyo Tape 'n' Roller Plus but sadly, it is has been discontinued so now I'm on the hunt for a new permanent roll-type adhesive. I recently bought the new tape dispenser Bazzill came out with that is supposed to work on their paper. Pffftttt, that was a waste of $$$. Also purchased the brand, "MyStik". Eh, it works ok but not great. I haven't used anything by Duck brand in years, last time I used their brand my cards fell apart. Any suggestions to try?
Darcy

[cat_woman]

I've tried all kinds of tape rollers and there was only one that actually worked - it was one I got at a local dollar store but unfortunately, they don't sell it anymore. I tried the Tombow (SU call is snail - Tombow rebranded) and that has to be one of the worst adhesives on the planet. I literally had a card fall apart after only two weeks with that stuff. I love the ATG and the replacement tape I get at Tape Depot. So far my stuff hasn't fallen apart. And its a lot less expensive than a lot of the other brands.

[sprtchick]

ATG exclusively.
Blessings.

[prairiecrafter]

Love my Scor-Tape. comes in many widths, can rip off what I want and my cards do not fall apart.

[diannep575]

What sprtchick said!!! ATG only!

[allee's]

I also use ATG and love it!

[dorism6220]

Michaels will most likely have a 50% off coupon for the holiday so you could use to it get the ATG.

[stamphappy1650]

ATG first and score tape next.

[Bahb]

I use the 3M gold 1/4 inch ATG . It's more expensive than the red, which is NOT acid-free, but the bond of the gold is stronger. The least expensive I've found is at framingsupplies.com, around $4.80 a roll if you buy 12 rolls. Shipping is expensive because their default shipping is Priority, in a box. But I ask them to ship in an envelope, USPS First Class, which takes a couple of weeks but is way less expensive.

The price for this tape is so variable........I've seen it for over $9 a roll on craft sites.

If you are new to ATG tape, practice makes perfect and very worth the effort.

[MrsOcean]

We are beginning to sound like a broken record, but yes... I'm an ATG gun & tape gal all the way. I also love Scor tape as well, but I use my ATG gun for all my cards.

I got my pink ATG gun online a couple of years ago (I forget where) for around $25.00. I also get my tape refills from www.framingsupplies.com, at least 12 at a time, which usually lasts me for several months to a year.

Once you get the hang of using the gun, which can be tricky for first few times using it, you will not want to use anything else.

Paula

[arlenevita]

ATG! I buy the refills from Framing Supplies because I had a big problem with the tape depot refills. You can also buy the refills with a coupon at Michael's.

[buggainok]

Quote:

Originally Posted by gale

I use my ATG the most. Followed by Tombow mono multi which is not a tape.

I'm with Gale. ATG for everything big enough to use it on. Then I use Tombow Mono Multi Liquid for anything that is too small to comfortably use the gun on.

PS if anyone needs to buy the ATG, here is a link to a really good deal on Amazon. Free shipping if you have Amazon Prime, and only $20.42 for the gun with 2 rolls of tape.

Amazon.com: Scotch CAT 085 Advanced Tape Glider with 2 Rolls of 1/4-Inch by 36-Yard Acid Free Tape,Cure Pink: Arts, Crafts & Sewing

[TheOtherMeg]

I buy my ATG tape at findtape.com. (They also sell hockey tape, and I can mix the order to get a good shipping rate.)

I've also participated in tape shares where the ATG tape was from Tape Depot.

Both brands are acid free/archival and work great for me.

[TeeGeeDee]

Many people love the ATG but some (like me) could not master using it. I found it unwieldy. My solution is the Xyron tape runner. Mine is the pink Teresa Collins version. I love it and want a 2nd one so I have different widths ready to use.

So, if possible borrow someone's ATG. I did this for several cards/projects at 3-4 crops in the course of a year, each time hoping I'd get the hang of it because it is very cost-effective.

Hope you find something that works for you!

[postmark]

I have carpal tunnel. Do you think using the ATG would be difficult for me? I can't open a pop bottle lid, can't handle much weight, can't write with a pen and pencil for more than a sentence.....
I'm thinking about switching but no one in my area uses an ATG that I can try out. Love to hear you opinion!

[lovetostamp3]

I only use the acid-free tape for my ATG as well. It holds like crazy, and love it! Found a box of 2 on Amazon through TCP Global Corp for $6.96, making it $3.48 a roll!!! Of course you can buy as many as you'd like........

[Allistamps123]

I use my ATG at home but take Ad-tech (I get them at Hobby Lobby) snails to workshops. Those cards have held up for years. I also buy Elmer's snails at Wal-Mart and they are really ok. They hold up for quite some time. The price point on both of these are great IMHO.

Good Luck!

[Tinkerbell1958]

Tombow.