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GLASS TAPE
Conversations from the PACIN LISTServe

Question:
I am trying to find a better tape for taping glass. Right now we use a 12" masking tape, and it seems to be to high a tack. Does anyone have a preference?
Kelly Bennett
Head Preparator
Blaffer Gallery

• Answers from the membership:

• We use a low tack frisket paper from Bron Tapes. You can order it cut to different widths and there is a branch in Texas, too.
  Mike Hascall
  Artech Fine Art Services

• Dear Kelly,
  We use PE Tape (low density polyethylene) without glue. Its static effects will tack on the glass. Hope this can help.
  Thomas Yuen
  Michelle Art Transport
  Hong Kong/China

• I get ours from HBM Supply out of Dallas, TX. Owner is John Moreno his work number is 214.750.4805 and his cell is 214.675.0617. He is a personal friend and has been selling tape for 20 years and his company deals with specialty tapes.
  Monte Martin

• Kelly
  Try "Glass Skin" from Air float 1-800-445-2580
  Kurt M.Beckenhauer
  Collections Manager
  Coast Guard Exhibit Center