breetheflea
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Post by breetheflea on Oct 13, 2017 16:01:35 GMT
I might have to go back to glue sticks, gasp!
My current roll of ATG tape is "bad" and has had to be removed and started over after sticking to itself at least 4 times (and there was a long patch in the middle of the roll with sticky on one side (the wrong side). I will never buy from that seller (Amazon) again. I actually went on YouTube wondering if I was suddenly loading the ATG gun wrong after a year of use...
Scotch Quick Dry won't squeeze out of the bottle, so I have to dip something in the bottle and paint the glue on. I also had the same problem with the Tombow Mono.
Xyron is great but wastes too much using it in the cute little machine that I have to use it kind of like a roll of glue dots.
I gave up on Zig Pens when stuff started falling off the pages inside the page protectors.
Red line tape is a pain in the butt to peel off the backing.
Why does something as simple as sticking stuff to other stuff have to be so stinking difficult?
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JustTricia
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Post by JustTricia on Oct 13, 2017 16:06:21 GMT
I had the same problem with a few ATG tapes, and mine were their version. I ended up putting a shim over the tape roll and have not had a problem since. I watched a YouTube video, just search ATG shim.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Oct 13, 2017 16:27:10 GMT
If you have a piercing tool (or even a straight pin for sewing) you can unclog your Tombow and 3M glue bottles with it and they’re good as new.
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Post by anonrefugee on Oct 13, 2017 16:37:47 GMT
I have a back stock of ATG tape, after the washi thread I'm wondering if it's a problem if too old!
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Post by grammadee on Oct 13, 2017 17:01:29 GMT
I guess there is more to the science of keeping glue sticky until it is applied and then having it set, but I have often said, "All you need to do is stick stuff together, and then stay stuck!" when talking to my adhesives.
I have had "bad" refills for my Glue Glider Pro, but can usually power through by cutting the tape and then just manually pulling it through and applying it. Doesn't happen very often, but it is frustrating when it does. Not enough to turn me off this system. Just hope they continue to manufacture the refills!
With liquid glues, I have used a piercing tool or needle to clear out the opening. I also have a spool of wire I use for poking into fine glue and Nuvo drops tips. Sometimes, I have cut most of the tip off of a glue bottle to make a bigger hole.
I have learned that some things don't stockpile well, and glue is one of them. Also, transporting glue can be a problem in winter climates, b/c if it freezes it loses its consistency. And we don't know how it was handled before it gets to us.
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Post by lisacharlotte on Oct 13, 2017 17:59:10 GMT
I only buy the scotch atg brand refills. I buy when i get a 50% off coupon from Michael's. I also swear by score tape. It's not the cheapest, but it works.
No help with the liquid because i use both scotch quick dry (in a fine liner bottle) and tomboy mono. I store my bottled glue on its side.
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breetheflea
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Post by breetheflea on Oct 13, 2017 18:08:40 GMT
The problem with the ATG tape is that it's rolled on the roll wrong, so it's not a flat circle... maybe a shim would help, I might try it. It's ATG brand but the kind with the brown backing not the white.
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Post by scrapaddict702 on Oct 13, 2017 20:08:17 GMT
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JustTricia
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Post by JustTricia on Oct 13, 2017 20:22:34 GMT
The problem with the ATG tape is that it's rolled on the roll wrong, so it's not a flat circle... maybe a shim would help, I might try it. It's ATG brand but the kind with the brown backing not the white. Not trying to doubt you, but I've had rolls that look like they're rolled wrong. They're not, they're just sticking better to the wrong side. If I hold the tape against the right side so that it pulls away from the wrong side, I've been able to get it rolling correctly. |
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Post by tinksmommy on Oct 13, 2017 20:30:38 GMT
I loathe my ATG. I was at a weekend retreat and reached for my ATG to use on the very first layout. The tape broke when I tried to use it. Grr!Thankfully, I had a couple of Duck tape runners in my bag. Forget that freaking ATG! I have since switched to the EZ Runner Grand. It had gotten pretty great reviews and Hobby Lobby stocks them. I ordered a repositionable cartridge from Amazon. I know many people love the ATG but I am not one of them.
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Post by scrapaddict702 on Oct 13, 2017 20:41:46 GMT
I loathe my ATG. I was at a weekend retreat and reached for my ATG to use on the very first layout. The tape broke when I tried to use it. Grr!Thankfully, I had a couple of Duck tape runners in my bag. Forget that freaking ATG! I have since switched to the EZ Runner Grand. It had gotten pretty great reviews and Hobby Lobby stocks them. I ordered a repositionable cartridge from Amazon. I know many people love the ATG but I am not one of them. Hancock Fabrics had them for $7.50 a couple years ago and 2 pack refills for $2.50. Bought 2 guns and all the acid free tape I could find. After only having used the regular runners (and realizing that this batch of tape was likely at the end of it's life which was why it seemed gummy) I just hated it. It was bulky and cumbersome. I can't bring myself to throw it away, but I cringe every time it falls on me when I attempt reorganizing my hall closet where it was tossed. I feel like I should just fill it and let my sons use it if they can figure it out...they won't care if it's perfect, but then I'd have to watch them the entire time they were using it or I'd end up sticking to the floor myself, lol. My 4 year old still thinks the wall is a good canvas for his artwork. |
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Post by pas2 on Oct 13, 2017 20:48:40 GMT
I love this adhesive! I tried the smaller dispenser version. Boy does this tape hold. Only con is it can take a while to get it. |
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Post by scrapaddict702 on Oct 13, 2017 21:07:41 GMT
I love this adhesive! I tried the smaller dispenser version. Boy does this tape hold. Only con is it can take a while to get it. This listing is for Prime...it's become popular enough that there are more than Chinese shops carrying it. I got a 5 pack refill for $25, but for a while after it was $20 (both on prime). I definitely suggest buying the refills 5 at a time because they are almost as much as the runner itself (this listing is $7 but I got mine overseas for $5.50 or something like that) individually. |
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Post by GiantsFan on Oct 14, 2017 1:50:04 GMT
I could have written this post. I loved the Tombow Stamp Runner and switched to the Kokuyo. |
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Post by woodysbetty on Oct 14, 2017 1:55:01 GMT
I could have written this post. I loved the Tombow Stamp Runner and switched to the Kokuyo. Me too!!! |
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Post by GiantsFan on Oct 14, 2017 2:25:42 GMT
I wanted to add that I do still use my ATG for big craft projects. My issue with the ATG refills (3m Gold) is that when i get down to about 1/3 of the roll left it doesn't work right. Rather than fight with it, I just change the roll.
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camcas
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Post by camcas on Oct 14, 2017 9:17:24 GMT
I save those little dry packs of crystals that come inside new shoes etc to keep things dry
I store my spare ATG rolls in an airtight container with several of these to keep them dry and I have never had a problem with the tape sticking to itself
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Post by dasmith2 on Oct 14, 2017 9:25:51 GMT
The problem with the ATG tape is that it's rolled on the roll wrong, so it's not a flat circle... maybe a shim would help, I might try it. It's ATG brand but the kind with the brown backing not the white. Not trying to doubt you, but I've had rolls that look like they're rolled wrong. They're not, they're just sticking better to the wrong side. If I hold the tape against the right side so that it pulls away from the wrong side, I've been able to get it rolling correctly. Thank you for the tip JustTricia I have a few that I thought were backwards. I'm glad I didn't throw them out I will try this. I also had a roll after being halfway used up the brown backing kept breaking every 2 inches. Off all the years I have used my ATG I have never had that happen. Had to throw that one out, it was useless. |
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Post by garagesaler on Oct 16, 2017 9:20:58 GMT
I had been struggling with several (okay many) of my ATG refills. They would not load right, and when they did, they would break. I bought several on Amazon, and they were horrible. I tried out the refills from Tape Jungle, and they are wonderful! I can load them quickly, and they do not break. I have had my ATG for years, and always had good refills, but went through a spell of bad refills. I just received a second order of the ATG refills from Tape Jungle. I did not want to run out while I am busy working on Christmas cards. By the way, I am not employed by, or associated with TapeJungle.com .  I am just so happy to find a refill that works and I can load easily, like I used to do. |
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I am just so happy to find a refill that works and I can load easily, like I used to do.