I must admit, the tape wasn't exactly what I was expecting. For starters, it doesn't tear by hand like washi tape, you have to use scissors, and it feels more like electrical or duct tape than paper tape...but I would not be deterred. I set out to experiment with the best tools to use on my new tape.
First I tried my Sharpie oil-based paint pen. That was a bust. It did not show up on the tape at all. Next I tried embossing an image on the tape. I used Versa Mark embossing ink, and white embossing powder. I was a little afraid that my heat tool would melt the tape, but it didn't! I LOVE the embossed look on this tape, it was exactly what I was looking for. My third technique was using the white Uni-ball pen I just purchased at Scrapdoodles. Another success! The ink is very crisp on the tape. I wrote on the tape and let it dry for about an hour and there was no smearing. My final medium was stamping with ink. I used a white archival ink and stamped several images on the tape. After an hour, the ink would still smear a little. The effect was neat, but if I was sending it as a tag or a card I wouldn't want it to smear, so I pulled out my heat gun. After a few passes, the ink was set, and no longer smeared.
I'm happy to report that I just love the chalkboard tape, and that it is very versatile. Don't be afraid to experiment. I layered some of the tape on to cardstock and cut shapes out with punches. You could use an electronic die cutting machine. The tape is a great accent on cards, tags, and layouts. The possibilities are endless. We carry different widths of tape, as well as a pack of shaped tags at Scrapdoodles. Hurry in and grab your own and you too can add fun chalkboard accents to your future projects.
Happy crafting
Rachael
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