Re: looking for tape

[Stephen Fixx <Stephen.Fixx@oberlin.edu>]

Hi Benjamin,

I use Permacel J-Lar tape for encapsulating frames for travel (sealing the
Plexiglas front to the Coroplast back). It is very strong, perfectly clear,
and non-yellowing. I have not been able to confirm that it's acid-free
though. The adhesive is a solvent based acrylic.

Talas and Gaylord sell it. We buy it in 1" and 2" rolls from our framing
distributor LeWinter Moulding.

Best wishes,

Steve

Stephen F. Fixx
Assistant Exhibit Preparator
Allen Memorial Art Museum, Oberlin College
87 N. Main St.
Oberlin, OH 44074
(440)775-6201; FAX: (440)775-6842
email: stephen.fixx@oberlin.edu












On 2/13/08 11:56 AM, "Benjamin Peters" <bpeters@berkeley.edu> wrote:

> Hello,
> 
> I need to seal a slight gap between the plex and backing board of an
> exhibit case that contains tea.  I'm looking for a very clear, single-sided
> adhesive, archival tape. Any suggestions?  I had ordered some Scotch #001
> Conservation and Preservation Tape from Masterpak but they are out of stock
> and said that #3M does not produce it anymore.
> 
> Thanks for your help.
> 
> 
> Benjamin Peters
> Principal Museum Preparator
> Phoebe Hearst Museum of Anthropology
> bpeters@berkeley.edu
> 510-643-1191 ext. 2
> http://hearstmuseum.berkeley.edu
> 
>