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venomouse t1_iu2hv2t wrote

Issues with painters tape / tape in general

This on on Perspex / acrylic. The tape sticks fine to the acrylic but when trying to stick to itself it curls off / doesn’t stick. (The base tape still holds on the acrylic without issue)

I tried frog tape, pvc tape and generic tape. All had the same issue. Originally I made a square border, then covered the middle in newspaper and taped it within the square. But since that started lifting I ended up taping directly.

Project is done and dusted but interested in why this would occur? It is a little humid in my area at the moment..is it as simple as that?

Example images

https://imgur.com/a/ghtVQsL

Cheers V

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chopsuwe t1_iuc2zes wrote

All the grime and sweat on your greebly little mitts clogs up the sticky tape. Go wash your hands.

Joking aside, that's the reason.

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venomouse t1_iuc8jqw wrote

Dang. Next you’ll tell me I have to wear pants! Cheers. Figured it would be the humidity. Hands were clean.

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