Re: Black Masking tape

What about black gaffers tape, about $14 a roll? I use it to lightproof doors,
etc in my darkroom and to anchor camera parts I don't want to lose.
Gary

On Friday October 15 2004 07:05, Nicholas Dvoracek wrote:
> > I also learned the black photo tape I bought was
> > expensive and nearly useless - it took 3 layers to
> > block a small flashlight's beam.
>
> I have run across regular black masking tape that is useless. The real
> stuff is 3M 235, which is really opaque. It is kinda expensive, approx. $12
> US for a 3/4inch x 60 yd. roll. I've gotten it at my local art supply
> store, but it's also available on-line,
>
> from 3M by the case.
>
> http://products3.3m.com/catalog/us/en001/manufacturing_industry/specialty_t
>apes/node_GS7WSK4WVBbe/root_GST1T4S9TCgv/vroot_GSNYTMLW46ge/gvel_GH80MVMMN5g
>l/theme_us_specialtytapes_3_0/command_AbcPageHandler/output_html
>
> or by the roll
>
> http://www.artsuppliesonline.com/catalog.cfm?cata_id=4483
>
> Dick Blick also carries it.
>
> I've also used plastic tapes which come in smaller rolls, but per unit are
> just as expensive and hard to tear with your bare hands. Most electrical
> tape doesn't have a positive enough adhesive for most camera building
> applications.
>
> Nick
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