Washi tape has been emerging in popularity over the past few years. When I attended the CHA (Craft & Hobby Association) Show in Anaheim, CA, in 2014, only a few brands seemed to carry it. This year it was everywhere!
In addition to Scotch® and Duck®, companies best known for their tape, many smaller companies in the creative industry have also introduced their own washi tape designs to coordinate with their collections. Two of my favorites include Tim Holtz and Graphic 45. Little B, Bo Bunny, We R, and American Crafts have also thrown their hats into the washi tape ring.
If you have no idea what washi tape is, you're not alone. It actually hasn't been around for very long. I would describe it as being similar to paper tape used in first-aid. It's smooth, thin, flexible, and very strong. It's available in a wide variety of colors, patterns, and widths.
Wrapping Your Paperweightswith Washi Tape
Washi tape can only be used to wrap the outside of a few of our paperweight styles; the Round, Large Round, and Heirloom Square. Our other paperweights have tapered sides that gradually widen from the top surface to the base, preventing the tape from laying flat.
I recommend applying some clear glue where the ends of the tape meet to prevent the tape from lifting. Washi tape isn't permanent, so it's not practical for paperweights that will be picked up and handled on a regular basis.
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