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Reported by Katie Renz
Today, I'm reviewing a double-sided adhesive that you will definitely want to add to your sticky arsenal. No bones about it, this tape is a must have in my opinion. Once I found Scor-Tape I was in double-sided adhesive heaven. There is only one thing that could possibly make this better and I'll share that at the end.If you aren't familiar with Scor-tape, you might be familiar with an item and company called Scor-Pal. Diana Crick is the designer and founder of this company that produces a 12"x 12" scoring pad and tool, as well as other products, one of which is the above mentioned Scor-Tape. This is really a perfect marriage, because the Scor-Pal was created to help you create wonderful 3-D products using professional looking scored creases, and the Scor-Tape will help you keep your projects together and secure.
The score-tape comes in a variety of widths:
- 1/8" is 27 yards for $3.70
- 1/4" is 27 yards for $4.80
- 1/2" is 27 yards for $7.00
- 1 1/2" and 2 1/2" * NOTE* Scor-pal is out of these 2 widths at the moment, but are expecting a shipment within the next couple of weeks.
- 6"x 6" sheets in a package of 5 for $4.80
Let me tell you why I love my Scor-Tape. I'm going to bullet them because the reasons are quite cut and dried:
- It works. This adhesive keeps projects together
- It tears. Imagine not needing your scissors to cut the tape.
- The liner comes off and is static free
- It's affordable.
- It comes in multiple sizes... the 6"x 6" sheet is awesome!
I peeled off the back side (the brown layer in the picture) and then stuck them down to some cardstock.
I applied glitter, fun flock, and embossing powder:
Here are some close-ups. I love the super clean look you get using the double sided sheets. And they punch beautifully.
Pictured below is of the pink fun flock. Just pour and rub it in with your finger.
Green embossing powder. I love the leathery look I got. Now, I can't guarantee what the embossing will look like, and it could/might/probably be dependent on whatever brand you are using.
And finally, Martha Stewart Glitter on both the heart and the border punch.
And finally, here is a card that I made using a punch as well as the 1/8" Scor-Tape. In this case, I took pieces that were slightly longer than the width of my card, laid it down and then snipped the edges. Just add glitter, rub with finger, and you're set.
Recipe: TaDa Creative Studios designer paper, thickers, Martha Stewart heart punch, border punch, and glitter, scor-Tape.Here's a close up of the glitter strips.
I do not use Scor-Tape for my cards or scrapbooking, although if you wanted to you certainly could. I just don't find it cost efficient due to the amount of cards I make, but I do use Scor-Tape for any 3-D project that I make, or any time I can't use a tape runner. I also use Scor-Tape to attach bows or really anything that I need a small piece of strong tape. I really already listed my pros above, but I'll put down my 3 biggest below.
Pros:
- Strong Adhesive power
- Love the non-static removal of the liner (sometimes it's the little things that make the biggest difference)
- Really love the fact that it tears
- I would love to see a super clear/transparent double sided tape
- and maybe some more widths? (a stretch)
So, have you been looking for the perfect tape, or is this stuff already in your personal arsenal? Do you have any suggestions for other ways to use it? Share with us... we want to know!
20 Crafters have opinions about this post:
I recently bought a small Scor-Pal to make some holiday cards and mini-albums. The 6x6 sheets of tape look great - I will have to give it a try.
Thanks for such a thorough review - I was hoping for pictures!
I sound great! I am adding it to the shopping list today!
Thanks for the review. I've been a big fan of Scor-Pal since I met it at Archiver's. But, good adhesives are hard to find, and this sounds like a winner. Thanks again!
I love Scor-Tape. I currently have the 1/8 and 1/2". They were out of the 1/4" when I purchased. I also use them for 3-D items, things I really want to stick. But I do use them on my cards as well. This is a super product, I was not aware they had the sheets, I will have to invest in those as well as the 1/4" tape.
Elaine Allen
thx for review. will definitely check it out. love that you can punch it. My mind reels w/ideas . . .
One thing to try with the glitter is to take the backing you peeled off the Scor-Tape and put it over the glitter after you've knocked off the excess... then take your Scor-Tool and rub hard along the glitter... the glitter really POPS afterwards!
Hadn't even thought of this before, love it! thanks a lot, now I have to buy it :)
What a great review Katie! I did not know that the Scor-Tape could be used with your punches. That really open up the possibilities!! I also love the non static feature. I agree. It is the little things.
xoxo, Christine
I have used a few times but not embossed thanks for inspiration.I have used with glamour dust and works a treat!hiughly recommend it .As you stated not cost effective for the amount projects cards i do.I just use for special emballishments ie,g/dust.glitter and maybe embossing the cuts.Also have used to fix on small flowers to projects,thanks for info
judex
I love the idea of being able to punch the tape. I'll have to keep my eye out for this product so I can give it a try.
There are other companies who sell this product under a different name, one is called Be Creative and is based in Canada - the tape comes from the same manufacturer. It comes in many, many widths - in fact I was just at show and saw a roll that must have been at least 6" wide.
Thank you for the review....this does sound like a good adhesive. I am going to have to try to find some.
what makes this a better investment than the "red-line" tapes and sheets?
Another thing... a friend used Scor-Tape with her NESTABILITIES the other day!!!!! It worked great with one of the Boderabilities
And really really detailed punches don't work well.
I think one of the things I love most about scor-tape is the sheer volume that you get on a single roll. With the red-lined double-sided tapes, you get several yards, but you don't get as much use out of them. Also, all those little red liners tend to stick on absolutely everything when you remove them. My favorite use for scor-tape is using it for ribbons and small paper borders. The 1/8" strips are perfect for those!
I must preface my comments by saying I like Scortape and love the easy tear/easy peel aspects of it. However I had couple problems with it. First, don't use it on paper with mica powder on it, which is pearl ex, perfect pearls etc. Even after setting these products, you may still find it comes undone after a while. Secondly, if there will be pressure or torque on your project, use more tape than you think necessary, especially if the tape you are using is narrow. I made sour cream container ( http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/sour_cream_container/ ) wedding favours using 110 lb, mica- powder decorated cardstock. The twist in the paper meant all 180 of them fell apart!! If I ever made them again, I would use wider tape than 1/8" I used and leave the section to be adhered undecorated!
I love the Scor-tape. I love that I can tear it and don't walk away with the papers sticking to me. Now I need to get some 6x6 sheets. I wasn't aware they had them and your little hearts look fantastic!
I love Scor Tape but I haven't tried any of those things with it yet. Thanks for the tips!
I totally agree with you Katie! I used to use Stampin' Up's sticky strip. It was very pricey and I hated how the liner would stick to everything when you took it off. Lucky for me, I found Scor-Tape by chance and have been using it since. It is so much more affordable and so much easier to work with. I'll never go back!
Very interesting. The 6 inch sheets sound great. And wonderful that they have kept it afforable.
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