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Is scotch tape removable?

The answer is YES!

Sellotapes, Scotch tapes, these pressure-sensitive adhesives to “repair” paper, are part of numerous artefacts from documentary heritage in the need to be preserved. We owe Mr. Richard Drew this fabulous invention in 1925 (or 1930?).
See the whole content of this post here → Adhesive tapes: Degradation mechanisms and removal

 

Fat stains and oxidation of tape strips Fat stains and oxidation of tape strips
Slipping sellotape and dirt from... a dark wool pullover? Slipping sellotape and dirt from... a dark wool pullover?
Print with fatty stains and wrinkles due to sellotape (after/before) Folded plan with the reflected stain on the opposite side
Plan with tear caused while unfolding it, due to the other tear "repared" with tape
Removing tape from a hand-colored diazotype Removing tape from a hand-colored diazotype

  • When is the next course/workshop?
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  • Searching for conservation services
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    • Can scotch tape be removed from documents?
    • Why deacidify if it is hardly visible?
    • How should I store it or frame it?
  • Assessment on book and paper conservation
    • Consultancy for libraries, archives and collectors
    • Tailored tuition in conservation
    • More details about something published on this website
  • I am a student on conservation
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  • I am not a conservator, neither a student, and I want to restore
    • I need advise on DIY conservation treatments
    • How do I apply a treatment mentioned on this blog?

Is scotch tape removable?

The answer is YES!

Sellotapes, Scotch tapes, these pressure-sensitive adhesives to “repair” paper, are part of numerous artefacts from documentary heritage in the need to be preserved. We owe Mr. Richard Drew this fabulous invention in 1925 (or 1930?).
See the whole content of this post here → Adhesive tapes: Degradation mechanisms and removal

 

Fat stains and oxidation of tape strips Fat stains and oxidation of tape strips
Slipping sellotape and dirt from... a dark wool pullover? Slipping sellotape and dirt from... a dark wool pullover?
Print with fatty stains and wrinkles due to sellotape (after/before) Folded plan with the reflected stain on the opposite side
Plan with tear caused while unfolding it, due to the other tear "repared" with tape
Removing tape from a hand-colored diazotype Removing tape from a hand-colored diazotype

Is scotch tape removable?

The answer is YES!

Sellotapes, Scotch tapes, these pressure-sensitive adhesives to “repair” paper, are part of numerous artefacts from documentary heritage in the need to be preserved. We owe Mr. Richard Drew this fabulous invention in 1925 (or 1930?).
See the whole content of this post here → Adhesive tapes: Degradation mechanisms and removal

 

Fat stains and oxidation of tape strips Fat stains and oxidation of tape strips
Slipping sellotape and dirt from... a dark wool pullover? Slipping sellotape and dirt from... a dark wool pullover?
Print with fatty stains and wrinkles due to sellotape (after/before) Folded plan with the reflected stain on the opposite side
Plan with tear caused while unfolding it, due to the other tear "repared" with tape
Removing tape from a hand-colored diazotype Removing tape from a hand-colored diazotype

  • When is the next course/workshop?
    • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Searching for conservation services
    • Is it very expensive?
    • Is it worth conserving paper artefacts?
    • Can scotch tape be removed from documents?
    • Why deacidify if it is hardly visible?
    • How should I store it or frame it?
  • Assessment on book and paper conservation
    • Consultancy for libraries, archives and collectors
    • Tailored tuition in conservation
    • More details about something published on this website
  • I am a student on conservation
    • Questions for a thesis/research
    • Further information or literature about posts
  • I am not a conservator, neither a student, and I want to restore
    • I need advise on DIY conservation treatments
    • How do I apply a treatment mentioned on this blog?

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Carrer Sant Pere, 24, baix
08330 Premià de Mar (Barcelona)
SPAIN

info@ritaudina.com
Phone & whatsapp:
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Rita Udina – Paper & book conservator
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08330 Premià de Mar (Barcelona)
SPAIN

info@ritaudina.com
Phone & whatsapp:
+34 93 754 88 80

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