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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Jan 8, 2018 2:05:36 GMT
I just had to toss 2 rolls of washi tape because they were unpeelable and shredding.
They were only a couple years old. They were school themed from the Target dollar spot.
Bummer.
Good lesson, though. Use it before it is unusable.
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Post by mom on Jan 8, 2018 2:27:36 GMT
ugh. That stinks. I had that problem with some of SC's washi. I know now to use those rolls up first.
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Chinagirl828
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Post by Chinagirl828 on Jan 8, 2018 10:07:06 GMT
I've had the same problem with Little B and Oct Afternoon washi. It's disappointing when it happens so I try not to just hoard it.
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Post by grammadee on Jan 8, 2018 14:30:14 GMT
I don't do a lot of purging, but I DO throw away dried up markers and paints and washi rolls that don't behave. And rub-ons that don't rub on. My paper hoard May last forever, but some things are best used new.
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Post by anniefb on Jan 8, 2018 18:34:25 GMT
I’ve had some washi go bad as well. Unfortunately I can’t seem to use it up fast enough
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Post by breetheflea on Jan 8, 2018 18:47:42 GMT
I've had a few do that. If you peel enough off sometimes it's still good a few rows underneath.
I am also having a problem with my flair rusting. Do they make flair without metal backs?
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Post by thracian on Jan 8, 2018 19:44:05 GMT
Good lesson, though. Use it before it is unusable. Ugh! Yes. I went through all of my washi tape about a year ago and ended up tossing a lot--prob 20 or so. It was very frustrating. |
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Post by thracian on Jan 8, 2018 19:46:01 GMT
I don't do a lot of purging, but I DO throw away dried up markers and paints and washi rolls that don't behave. And rub-ons that don't rub on. My paper hoard May last forever, but some things are best used new. Last year my niece tried out all of my pens, and I threw away the ones that didn't work. It was a good way to get it all done at once.  |
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Post by joblackford on Jan 8, 2018 19:56:28 GMT
I've heard (here) about some people cutting into the roll with a craft knife to try to get done to tape that hasn't deteriorated. I haven't had to try it myself yet. I've been using my tapes more since I heard about this problem on the boards. I use some on every envelope I send out. The 2Ps card exchange helped me get through most of a couple of rolls of red tape. I'm going to do my best not to buy more until I use up some of the rolls I have. I bought a lidded clear acrylic eyeglass holder (it was intended to hold 5 pairs of glasses ??!) to store all my tapes, and I'm not allowed to outgrow it. I will give away tapes that I'm not using. And I warned my friends not to hoard them.
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Post by don on Jan 8, 2018 22:30:40 GMT
I had to run out to check my tapes ... they are just fine. I don't know how old they are as I bought them at a garage sale.
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Post by ghislaine on Jan 9, 2018 1:52:54 GMT
Yup, I had some I know I used last Christmas that just didn't behave for me this year. I cut into it with a craft knife but maybe I just didn't go far enough as it was still peeling badly.
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Post by don on Jan 9, 2018 3:54:56 GMT
When good washi goes bad, you have to give it a stern talking to. Do it in front of the other washies so they get the message too.
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Post by jennoconnell on Jan 9, 2018 5:57:50 GMT
Last weekend, I tried using a roll of fairly new Heidi Swapp (from Michael's) glitter washi. It came in a multipack. Nope, no good. The adhesive stuck to the next layer; it ripped and tore. If something doesn't work, out it goes! I also tossed quite a few flair that were changing color, spotting, or rusting.
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Post by don on Jan 9, 2018 6:16:14 GMT
I am assuming you all know to turn over a tab before you put the tape back, so you can find the end.
Also when you peel tape, either off a surface or off the roll, it is easier if you pull at an angle. And pull slow.
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Post by grammadee on Jan 9, 2018 20:00:25 GMT
After using washi for the first time in a long time a couple of days ago and having very few issues except for my own ineptness, I decided to use some more today. This was a different story.
Had purchased a box of Recollections tape from M's on sale after Christmas last year, and it sat in its little box since then. Had trouble finding the ends, and then when I DID find them, the tape tore off at an angle. I had to then use my thumbnail to scratch up the edges and gently pull until I had a tape-wide piece. For the most part that worked unless I got in a hurry. Had to gently pull the tape until I had the length I needed. When I replaced the rolls in their little box, I made sure I had folded over the end of each so it would be easier to start next time.
And now that I have babied it enough to get the lengths I wanted onto the pages, the ends are letting go. Had to put a drop of liquid glue under each end to hold it down.
Decided to keep this collection of washi for now b/c I like the seasonal designs, but I won't be buying any more washi unless I plan to use it immediately.
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Post by GiantsFan on Jan 9, 2018 22:07:39 GMT
The title of this thread makes me think "this thread is useless with out pictures!"  |
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Post by infochick on Jan 10, 2018 4:17:55 GMT
This is a good reminder for me. I have one roll that was difficult, but I didn't consider that it might have gone bad. I've been making an effort to use some of my mixed media supplies before they spoil, I will now be adding washi to the list! I will have to make a point of making some washi-heavy pages.
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