tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2801228006912771852.post7287630467808020113..comments2023-05-10T08:51:21.559-07:00Comments on I'm Painting As Fast As I Can...: Masking techniques tutorial - part 3...Chris Beckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01312206000778947056noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2801228006912771852.post-25163875847820599732010-06-03T11:57:52.649-07:002010-06-03T11:57:52.649-07:00Thanks, Ruth -- I appreciate the information about...Thanks, Ruth -- I appreciate the information about the tape. I'm sure other people are still looking at these tutorials, so your suggestion may reach more folks than you think!!Chris Beckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01312206000778947056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2801228006912771852.post-89172116878398544612010-06-03T11:08:45.998-07:002010-06-03T11:08:45.998-07:00Hi Chris, don't know if I'm way too late w...Hi Chris, don't know if I'm way too late with this in responding to masking tape types. Just "found" your blog. BUT, I use a very reasonably priced common brand masking tape that can be found in the supermarket: DUCK TAPE, red label. Must be RED label.<br />I use this to tape my w/c piece to board; to tape fine rigging lines on boat (can create slight curve to line); to straight edges on all sorts of shapes; or whatever else that I don't want to use the liquid maskit on. Many are shown on my blog and my website. <br />Only have to use fingernail to bray the edges. It releases totally as long as one pulls away from area.<br />I find at $2.00 a roll this is fantastic and works perfectly everytime. Easy to find. Here in NH it's sold in Hanaford Supermarkets. I've seen it at other places too. Maybe Loews & Home Depot.<br />It's perfect.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06156307122420399897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2801228006912771852.post-1071513429875242752010-06-02T07:32:07.947-07:002010-06-02T07:32:07.947-07:00Cynthia -- thanks for taking time to leave a comme...Cynthia -- thanks for taking time to leave a comment -- glad you like my blogs!!Chris Beckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01312206000778947056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2801228006912771852.post-75047410225201625322010-06-02T01:55:56.287-07:002010-06-02T01:55:56.287-07:00Thanks for all this informative info....I just lov...Thanks for all this informative info....I just love both your blogs....Cynthianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2801228006912771852.post-68580270979039582842010-04-12T14:16:22.972-07:002010-04-12T14:16:22.972-07:00Hi Guy -- thanks for stopping by!! Glad you liked ...Hi Guy -- thanks for stopping by!! Glad you liked the Con-tact paper. I tried to get some, but the store only had solid colors in stock. I'm eager to try it!!Chris Beckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01312206000778947056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2801228006912771852.post-9993527711158785922010-04-12T12:55:57.187-07:002010-04-12T12:55:57.187-07:00Thanks for the mention! I went and tried the low t...Thanks for the mention! I went and tried the low tac contact paper as Connie Williams suggested and I love it. It is certainly a great buy! So thanks for sending me to her post, and thanks for all this great education.Guy Magallaneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10551206135883014376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2801228006912771852.post-41361974808297740752010-04-09T09:26:06.721-07:002010-04-09T09:26:06.721-07:00Thanks, Rhonda!! I think I see a future post on ta...Thanks, Rhonda!! I think I see a future post on tape and only tape!! I have just found the tape that Sandy Maudlin uses and want to experiment with that, but next time I do a Cheap Joe's order, I'll make sure to get some of his artist's white tape.Chris Beckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01312206000778947056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2801228006912771852.post-74690606405717596112010-04-09T08:22:43.079-07:002010-04-09T08:22:43.079-07:00May have to check out the Nichiban tape, Chris, ne...May have to check out the Nichiban tape, Chris, next time I need tape. I recommend and use Cheap Joe's white artist tape - it's never leaked and I almost always tape all the way around my painting to get a nice, clean edge. I know he has different kinds but this is the White Artist Tape.RH Carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05497161758269292809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2801228006912771852.post-35510983967072537702010-03-31T19:11:11.011-07:002010-03-31T19:11:11.011-07:00Thanks for the info, Ginny. I just finished a pain...Thanks for the info, Ginny. I just finished a painting where I used Nichiban to mask the edges -- I am so impressed with this tape -- it doesn't mar the paper in any way and it gives a totally clean line. I want to explore this tape a little more before trying other types.Chris Beckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01312206000778947056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2801228006912771852.post-21569949090604189252010-03-31T18:44:58.461-07:002010-03-31T18:44:58.461-07:00I have been a fan of Cheap Joe's masking tape ...I have been a fan of Cheap Joe's masking tape (white) for years. I admit that it occasionally leaks if you don't burnish the edges with an eraser. I also wanted to mention that I have used packing tape...the light tan variety made by Ace for years also. It will only work on unpainted paper. But if you want a non-leak line (say you are masking out the roofline of a building before putting on a wash) It's the BEST. I put it on and it is partially translucent. I can see my pencil line through it and cut very carefully with a sharp craft knife what ever shape or curve I need. I burnish the edges slightly with an eraser and I can do juicy washes with no leaks. Try it out.Ginny Stileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05398435606793199775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2801228006912771852.post-3205910465647791022010-03-30T16:52:15.796-07:002010-03-30T16:52:15.796-07:00Thanks, Earthula and Barb!! Glad you found it usef...Thanks, Earthula and Barb!! Glad you found it useful.Chris Beckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01312206000778947056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2801228006912771852.post-55076652975413535442010-03-30T15:54:41.450-07:002010-03-30T15:54:41.450-07:00Thank you so much for sharing your helpful informa...Thank you so much for sharing your helpful information with all of us. This was a very informative and useful post.Barb Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01632810668704142394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2801228006912771852.post-29023944459097798012010-03-29T22:40:48.561-07:002010-03-29T22:40:48.561-07:00Thank you! Perfect timing as the cohesive thought ...Thank you! Perfect timing as the cohesive thought to the rest of the idea!Earthulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08278844142883810013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2801228006912771852.post-74857567744133706172010-03-29T15:35:50.330-07:002010-03-29T15:35:50.330-07:00You're most welcome, Deb!! Glad you were will...You're most welcome, Deb!! Glad you were willing to share your techniques.Chris Beckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01312206000778947056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2801228006912771852.post-47180376027712506622010-03-29T13:55:37.946-07:002010-03-29T13:55:37.946-07:00Thanks for sharing all the info - especially about...Thanks for sharing all the info - especially about the Nichiban tape, had never heard of it! I also use the contact paper rather than frisket film for large areas and find it works well. And of course, thanks for mentioning my name!debwardarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05225105239355671724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2801228006912771852.post-31500430496030380692010-03-29T10:30:05.870-07:002010-03-29T10:30:05.870-07:00Very interesting! Thanks for sharing this informat...Very interesting! Thanks for sharing this information.<br /><br />Saludos!Noemí Gonzálezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10318557498287110957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2801228006912771852.post-57794496155182849052010-03-29T09:29:48.553-07:002010-03-29T09:29:48.553-07:00Thanks, Sandy!! I'll try Staples. I'm fasc...Thanks, Sandy!! I'll try Staples. I'm fascinated with the idea that a single layer of tape blocks out the water but simply laying another piece over it causes it to leak. This calls for more investigation!!Chris Beckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01312206000778947056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2801228006912771852.post-16495557442316537202010-03-29T08:21:30.782-07:002010-03-29T08:21:30.782-07:00Great info, Chris. You are so inspiring and so ge...Great info, Chris. You are so inspiring and so generous with your expertise.<br />Manco can be found on line at Staples, but realize that it 'leaks' if ovelapped at all - great for batiky looks. Happy painting.Sandy Maudlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10962887841683409190noreply@blogger.com