TAPE FOR ART BOOKING

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Sherry Lee

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OK.....I'm not framing this, I'm booking them.

Does Linen Hinging Tape only come in SELF-ADHESIVE? Is that ok to use for hinging window mats to mounting mats? And to 'bind' the cover to the book?
 
Wally answered it some time back.......and I missed it! My apologies!...........

In addition to the other suggestions, I would not use self adhesive (i.e. pressure sensitive) linen tape, but the gummed tape you have to moisten.
These can be kept in a clam shell style portfolio that you can order from any number of archival sources or build from scratch. The overlapping sides are not a perfect barrier to vermin, but do go a long way in protecting the contents.
Storage in a closet in Florida would be problematic...humidity and mildew being rampant, but shouldn't be an issue in Phoenix.
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I was thinking this through and thought that, because the ADHESIVE would not be near the art, that is would be acceptable to use for hinging the window mat AND binding the cover.

According to Lineco's box, that is its "main use". hmmmmmmmm
 
I don't think the adhesive would be a problem for the art (which it won't contact). It's more a matter of resistance to shear if the mat is going to be flipped open and closed repeatedly. I think the gummed linen tape would hold more securely.
:kaffeetrinker_2: Rick
 
AND/OR DOES IT DRY OUT FASTER?

Rick Granick said:
I don't think the adhesive would be a problem for the art (which it won't contact). It's more a matter of resistance to shear if the mat is going to be flipped open and closed repeatedly. I think the gummed linen tape would hold more securely.
:kaffeetrinker_2: Rick
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Thanks Rick for your comment!

Your point is well taken. I also wondered if it was a matter of ?adhesive losing it's adhesive effect due to drying out over time?, but doesn't ?gummed lose it's effectiveness over time as well?.

PAGING HUGH!...yet again. I find the adhesive linen tape is MUCH easier to work with. A long strip of gummed linen tape, folded in half, moistening one side and then the other is not much fun.

I'm going to experiment with another technique to get it down to a science before continuing on.
 
Gummed linen tape usually has a dextrin (modified starch) adhesive and the better (more expensive) types have better = easier to activate, more flexible, more adhesive dextrin on them. These tapes are one of the best materials available for framing applications, even though they are not suitable for use on works of art on paper. They can make very good binding for new books that one is making. They should not be used to repair old books, since the needs of older bindings may be more complex and may require more subtle materials.



Hugh
 
THANK YOU HUGH!

preservator said:
Gummed linen tape usually has a dextrin (modified starch) adhesive and the better (more expensive) types have better = easier to activate, more flexible, more adhesive dextrin on them. These tapes are one of the best materials available for framing applications, even though they are not suitable for use on works of art on paper. They can make very good binding for new books that one is making. They should not be used to repair old books, since the needs of older bindings may be more complex and may require more subtle materials.



Hugh
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I just LOVE it when I know WHY one technique or product is better than the other!

Thank you for sharing yet more of your knowledge base with us!
 
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