Re: looking for tape

[Benjamin Peters <bpeters@berkeley.edu>]

Hi Steve,
Thanks for the tip although it turns out the Permacel J-Lar is not acid free.

I just found some of the Scotch Acid-Free Conservation and Preservation 
Tape #888 on Amazon.  Supposedly it is not produced anymore but from what I 
understand it is the same tape as the Scotch Photo and Document Tape 
#001.  Unfortunately I can only seem to find that sold in the little 
disposable dispensers.  There is a conservator doing research on a lot of 
tapes at the Canadian Conservation Institute.  I probably write to here to 
find out if she has any other suggestions.  If you are interested I can let 
you know what I learn.

Again, thanks for your help.

Ben


 At 12:16 PM 2/13/2008, you wrote:
> Hi Benjamin,
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> 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.
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> Talas and Gaylord sell it. We buy it in 1" and 2" rolls from our framing
> distributor LeWinter Moulding.
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> Best wishes,
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> Steve
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> 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
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> On 2/13/08 11:56 AM, "Benjamin Peters" <bpeters@berkeley.edu> wrote:
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> > Hello,
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> > 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.
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> > Benjamin Peters
> > Principal Museum Preparator
> > Phoebe Hearst Museum of Anthropology
> > bpeters@berkeley.edu
> > 510-643-1191 ext. 2
> > http://hearstmuseum.berkeley.edu
> >
> >

Benjamin Peters
Principal Museum Preparator
Phoebe Hearst Museum of Anthropology
bpeters@berkeley.edu
510-643-1191 ext. 2
http://hearstmuseum.berkeley.edu