Washi Tape

[FaithT]

Does anyone do journaling or scrapbooking? And if so, have you been using Washi tape? How long will it last on a journaling page? I just made my favorite page tonight and used that tape. Now I read that it’s biodegradable. Is my page going to be ruined in a few years? Or will it stay good as long as it’s taped to paper?

 

[Michie]

It only lasts a little over a year in my experience. I stopped using it.

 

[FaithT]

It only lasts a little over a year in my experience. I stopped using it.

Darn it. This was my favorite page. I used to scrapbook but now I’m into spiritual journaling but jazz up the pages like scrapbooking

 

[Michie]

Darn it. This was my favorite page. I used to scrapbook but now I’m into spiritual journaling but jazz up the pages like scrapbooking

Well Washi tape is not meant to be permanent. It’s easily removed. If you want to cheat like me, add some modge podge and put it back in position. It will make it last a good long time.

 

[FaithT]

Well Washi tape is not meant to be permanent. It’s easily removed. If you want to cheat like me, add some modge podge and put it back in position. It will make it last a good long time.

I’ve got some rose embellishments on the tape in a couple places. Could I paint the modge podge right onto the tape while it’s on my page? BTW, this page is the Scripture Proverbs 3:5

 

[Michie]

I’ve got some rose embellishments on the tape in a couple places. Could I paint the modge podge right onto the tape while it’s on my page? BTW, this page is the Scripture Proverbs 3:5

The only thing I would worry about is the sheen if you do it over the surface. If you can, try to remove the tape and embellishments and redo it. I’d have to see it to be certain though. But I really do think the safest option is a redo with more permanent results if you can swing it.

 

[FaithT]

The only thing I would worry about is the sheen if you do it over the surface. If you can, try to remove the tape and embellishments and redo it. I’d have to see it to be certain though. But I really do think the safest option is a redo with more permanent results if you can swing it.

How do you apply modge podge to the tape when it’s off the paper?

 

[FaithT]

Never mind. I was able to remove my rose embellishments (there were only 2 on the tape) and remove the tape without damaging the page. Thanks for your help!

Now, what else can I do with it?

 

[Michie]

How do you apply modge podge to the tape when it’s off the paper?

By using it like glue to the back of the tape and embellishments. Let me know how it turns out. If I use the tape, this is what I do anymore because as cute as the tape is, it’s not permanent. I hope you can get it all fixed!

 

[FaithT]

By using it like glue to the back of the tape and embellishments. Let me know how it turns out. If I use the tape, this is what I do anymore because as cute as the tape is, it’s not permanent. I hope you can get it all fixed!

I think I’m just going to leave it as is since I got the tape off. I know some people still use it for their layouts but I want something permanent.

 

[FaithT]

It looked better with the tape, though.

 

[Michie]

It looked better with the tape, though.

Well you can still use it or something similar that is more permanent.

 

[FaithT]

Well you can still use it or something similar that is more permanent.

What would be more permanent?

 

[Michie]

What would be more permanent?

You’d have to look around. Like I said, I just add more adhesive to the back of the tape.

 

[FaithT]

What would be more permanent?

I was looking online and there are other decorative tapes out there.

 

[deanerenata32]

Yes I use washi tape but I used it to make a homemade custom bookmark, not a journal.