Ran out of heat tape

[jennywren]

I'm working today as I have a order to finish and deliver tonight, got down to the last two mugs and NO heat tape, in desperation I used sellotape, a very small bit on both sides then cover the mug with plain paper. It worked, This not something I intend to do again, but if you someone runs of of tape try this, I was very happy as there so no tape in the shop or at home, so it been a good day, I wasn't expect to take any money today in the shop but that has been good as well, the weather is appalling but it just goes to show, my favorite saying if you ;don't try, they won't buy; so I hope that those who trading today do well and keep dry.

[gorgall2]

Some people have used masking tape and got away with it.

[Paul]

masking tape can help. sometimes can leave glue but not to difficult to get rid off. Also I would sugest to dig out out of you bin transfers that already got some tape attached and used it again. it will work every time I know that as i run out some time a go and this is what i done

[jennywren]

To be honest I was expecting burn marks. This is sad, as another order has come in so its bin hunting for the tape

[mrs maggot]

if you have any vinyl, use the backing sheets from it, heatproof and sticky enough to hold in place

[jennywren]

Thanks for those tips, I think sometimes its good that customers can't see what we do, I have scag ends of heat tape to be used for the next batch.

[JSR]

If you need some more, you can always buy some from Coralgraph:


I don't know what it's made of, but at over £1,100 for four rolls it must be pretty d*mn good!

[jennywren]

From the picture they look like they are made of gold