December 2001's
Glue of the Month
Scotch Tape! We may be setting a precedent this month, but with the holidays soon upon us, we thought we should look at that all important material for wrapping your gifts-TAPE! We have resisted tape for some time, sticking exclusively to glue. But really, who uses glue to wrap gifts? So for December only, This to That has done some research on tape. Firstly we found that Scotch brand is practically synonymous for any clear tape. Since Richard Drew first invented Scotch Tape for 3M seventy five years ago, it seems no other company has come up with a comparable. So we set out to see what we could find out about the tape market today.
Firstly we found that Scotch tape is worth its name for strength, durability and selection. Other tapes did not compare. We were also surprised to discover just how many different versions of Scotch Tape there are on the market. We looked at Satin Tape, Magic Tape, Removable Tape (not recommended for gift wrapping) and Crystal Clear Tape. All hold up well, and are stronger than the paper they were used on. The Repositional Tape and the Magic Tape were the only ones that could be written on. All of them were as water proof as need be for wrapping paper. We tested these tapes on paper, glass, wood, and plastic and they all held well. We did find that the Satin Tape and the Magic Tape seemed to have a stronger bond. All tapes claim not to yellow over time. All tapes bonded instantly with no drying or curing time (an important consideration when wrapping gifts!) Scotch Brand Tape is consistently more expensive than other tapes, but it all comes down to the importance of that protective wrapping for your holiday gifts. Also, we feel we must mention that there are many other uses for Scotch tape as well.
Happy Holidays.
- 18 Crazy and Cool Things You Can Do With Scotch Tape (Warning: has "pinup" photos)
- Official Site
Past Glues of the Month
- August 2003 - Mr. Sticky's Underwater Glue
- April 2003 - P.C. Woody
- January 2003 - Weld-on Adhesives and Cements
- December 2002 - Krazy Glue with Skin Guard
- November 2002 - Permatex Bullseye Windshield Repair
- September 2002 - UHU "Twist & Glue"
- August 2002 - Aleene's Platinum Bond Patio and Garden Adhesive
- July 2002 - Gloozit Marine and RV Gloo
- May 2002 - Jones Tones Plexi Clear Glue
- April 2002 - Silicone-Be-Gone
- March 2002 - Eggs
- February 2002 - Rabbit Skin Glue by Gamblin Artist Colors
- January 2002 - LePage's new Easy Flow System
- December 2001 - Scotch Tape
- November 2001 - Daptex Foam Sealant
- October 2001 - Gelatin and Glycerin Glue
- September 2001 - Crayola Project Glue
- August 2001 - Waterweld
- July 2001 - Yes Glue
- June 2001 - Little Red Cap
- May 2001 - Weldbond reprise
- April 2001 - Stoneco Padding Glue
- March 2001 - PascoFix
- February 2001 - Quick Grab
- January 2001 - Coccoina Colla Bianca
- December 2000 - Royal Icing
- November 2000 - Good Glue
- October 2000 - Pros-Aide
- September 2000 - Elmer's Galactic Glue
- August 2000 - Microcrystalline Wax
- July 2000 - LePage's Universal Adhesive
- June 2000 - Tear Mender Fabric Leather Cement
- May 2000 - Shoe Goo
- April 2000 - Magic Goo Gone
- March 2000 - Sure Hold Plastic Surgery
- February 2000 - Gorilla Glue
- January 2000 - Casein Glue (milk)
- December 1999 - Aleene's Original "Tacky Glue"
- November 1999 - Weldbond Universal Space Age Adhesive
- October 1999 - Kryolan Spirit Gum
- September 1999 - Elmer's Washable School Glue
- August 1999 - Seal-All
- July 1999 - Loctite 349 Impruv
- June 1999 - Sikaflex
- May 1999 - Yamato Sticking Paste
- April 1999 - No More Nails
- April Fools 1999 - Juicy Fruit Gum
- March 1999 - Chair Doctor Glue by Veritas