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How to tape a flyer

I need to do some old-fashioned outreach by putting up an A4 size paper on light poles and who knows what else. It is rainy here. Also, some people may want to tear it down because it involves a new queer women’s meet up that I am starting. Please share everything you know about the best way of attaching this piece of paper to various objects and making it hard to pull down. I want it to stay up until the end of November.
posted by Bella Donna on Sep 27, 2023 - 10 answers

This is a stick-up

What's your favourite online source for cute, fun, not-earth-shatteringly expensive, stickers? [more inside]
posted by notquitejane on Nov 14, 2022 - 9 answers

Restoring data from old media like ZIP disks and tapes

I have a few old ZIP disks, tapes, and hard drives (with very old connector formats) that I'd like to recover any contents from. I don't have the means to read any of these myself, so I'm looking for recommendations for a service that can recover any data for me. Thanks!
posted by Conrad Cornelius o'Donald o'Dell on Jun 6, 2021 - 6 answers

What recent artist/band had a "mystery old recording" publicity stunt?

On the Steve Hoffman music forum, on a thread about identifying a mystery cassette tape, one user points out "something similar "turned up" a few years ago that ended up being a deliberate hoax. A new "unknown" retro-sounding band cooked up their scheme with similar mystery tapes. Can't recall any more, sorry. Anti-climactic it was." I feel like I remember hearing about that as well. Obviously not Klaatu (which was in the '70s). Who was it?
posted by Seeking Direction on Aug 6, 2020 - 6 answers

I am overwhelmed by tape. What tape do I buy?

I keep misplacing tools that I set down in the dense forest and/or grass where I'm using them. I have ADHD--don't tell me to put them somewhere sensible; it is hopeless. I need some BRIGHT waterproof tape that will stick to plastic and occasionally handles. Must also be able to handle sun. I googled, and there is a lot of tape, there is too much tape, ahhh. Please recommend some tape for this purpose.
posted by Alex Haist on May 25, 2020 - 8 answers

Mystery roll of blue «something» from Japan

I bought this blue thing in the housewares/hardware section of Oomomo, thinking it was some kind of tape. It's not any kind of tape I've seen before. What is it? [more inside]
posted by scruss on Apr 26, 2020 - 10 answers

Where can I find these magical tapeless cardboard moving boxes?

When I had to move offices at work they had these wonderful medium sized cardboard boxes that can quickly seal up without tape and are easy to stack and move. I've searched amazon and tried asking the moving company where to find them, but haven't had any luck. Here are some photos: here
posted by vegetableagony on Jul 21, 2019 - 8 answers

Are cassette tape "Norelco" cases with sharp corners still available?

I'm a musician who's released music on cassette tape before, and I'm going for a "vintage" look. All the present-day duplication services and suppliers I've seen only offer cassette tape cases with rounded corners. Where could I find classic-looking ones for sale in quantities of 50–100 or so? [more inside]
posted by dmalashock on Jan 6, 2017 - 7 answers

Boutique crafting duct tape

I've got a nephew who enjoys building duct tape wallets and the like. Generally we just buy him tape off the rack down at the hardware store (they have a surprisingly large selection of color and patterns) but I'm curious if there is .... I don't know, artisanal tape out there somewhere. Something to get as a special treat.
posted by Tell Me No Lies on Mar 22, 2016 - 13 answers

Temporarily sealing windows

The building I live in will be power washed next week and the landlord has asked that we (i) close our windows and (ii) move items away from the windows that might be damaged by inadvertent leakage. I'd like to take the extra step of sealing my windows because I am fully confident that they will leak. My thought is some kind of tape but I don't want to harm the paint on the sills or leave marks on the glass. Thoughts?
posted by janey47 on Jul 1, 2014 - 16 answers

Reliable company for reattaching cassette tape to spool.

I have a few cassette tapes that survived third class mail from Ohio to Sierra Leone and back in the early seventies, and then have been pretty much left alone for the last 40 years. We have been digitizing them lately and on two of them the end of the tape has detached itself from the spool. I need someone who knows this stuff backwards and forwards to reattach them and/or digitize the content for us. I remember fixing cassette tapes myself back when they were the preferred media, but I also remember having about a 5% failure rate. Way too high for this operation. Company recommendations (US preferably) would be gladly received.
posted by Tell Me No Lies on Apr 13, 2014 - 6 answers

Help me get through a TV taping

I wrote a story for an online women's magazine, and it was picked up for a Canadian television network. They'll tape me as I'm telling my story, and then they'll re-enact it with actors. If you've ever seen Investigation Discovery episodes, it'll be like that, but funny. How do I get through this? [more inside]
posted by cartoonella on Apr 1, 2014 - 14 answers

Tape backups - yes / no? What's my options?

Are tapes still the best bet for backups or are they considered antiquated now? I want to replace our organization's existing tape backup system. [more inside]
posted by dukes909 on Aug 21, 2013 - 11 answers

Can anyone identify this indie, children's folk singer?

I've been wracking my brains trying to remember the identity of this female folk singer from the 1980s-1990s. She made at least a few albums targeted at kids, incorporating many environmental themes. And I can't for the life of me remember even enough to do a proper Google search. Gah! [more inside]
posted by valkyryn on Jan 28, 2013 - 7 answers

Is there paint-safe colorful wall tape?

What types of tape could I use for colorful wall-safe alternatives to painter's tape? [more inside]
posted by R a c h e l on Jul 28, 2012 - 16 answers

How do I decay VHS tapes to get interesting audio effects?

Are there any resources I can use to learn about deliberately degrading tapes? [more inside]
posted by Pope Xanax IV on May 20, 2012 - 4 answers

Red tape in London. Literally.

UK Art Supply filter: I'm an artist in New York, ordering supplies for a project that I will be doing in London next week. I'm trying to order online from UK-based websites as much as possible and have the supplies delivered to the work site, rather than shipping from the US. There are a few things that I'm having a hard time finding... particularly certain kinds of tape. [more inside]
posted by D.Billy on Mar 3, 2012 - 6 answers

How do I attach velcro tape to my couch cushions?

How do I attach velcro tape to my couch cushions? [more inside]
posted by reverend cuttle on Dec 5, 2011 - 11 answers

That one site that does the things with the thingees.

What's that website (blog?) where the editors make mixtapes/playlists from somewhat slightly quirky requests? [more inside]
posted by crayon on Jul 18, 2011 - 3 answers

What is a good tape to use for masking curves when painting?

I was wondering if anyone knew a good tape to use for masking curves when painting? [more inside]
posted by austinlee on Nov 3, 2010 - 9 answers

release liner for surgical tape?

Good Evening! I'm looking for a release liner (similar to the peel off liners that go on the back of band-aids or gift bows) that would stick to the adhesive side of a piece of 2" x 2" surgical tape. Do you have any suggestions as to what type I should use, and if so, where I might purchase it? Thanks much!
posted by htm on Oct 20, 2010 - 3 answers

Painting the town red, within the blue lines

How do I use painter's tape successfully? [more inside]
posted by Blazecock Pileon on Sep 19, 2010 - 19 answers

How do I get medical tape off a toddler?

Tape off a toddler? [more inside]
posted by staggering termagant on Aug 16, 2010 - 15 answers

Where is a good place to look for reel to reel audio tapes?

Where is a good place to look for reel to reel audio tapes? Especially ones with non-music recordings on them. [more inside]
posted by tuck_nroll on Jun 3, 2010 - 5 answers

Windows 2008 Tape Backup?

Apparently, Microsoft has declared tape backup dead. Is there freeware or reasonably priced software that allows tape backup on Windows 2008. [more inside]
posted by kjs3 on May 17, 2010 - 3 answers

My thirds aren't equal; help!

Help me divide a sheet of paper equally with tape, please! [more inside]
posted by dpcoffin on Oct 3, 2009 - 7 answers

Name that tune

My husband found a long-lost mix tape of electronica-y music from high school (c. 1986), and has always wanted to know what one of the (unlabelled) tracks is. [more inside]
posted by leahwrenn on Jun 8, 2009 - 2 answers

A sticky situation

Removing stubborn masking tape from aluminum? [more inside]
posted by mosk on Apr 17, 2009 - 15 answers

So you're listening to what?

Mixtape Mission: What's your favourite song right now? [more inside]
posted by heavenstobetsy on Jan 25, 2009 - 99 answers

how to remove shrink plastic insulation tape

does the double sided tape from shrink plastic window insulation kits come off a painted wood window frame all the way without peeling the paint?
posted by let444 on Nov 22, 2008 - 7 answers

Tape Creep

Is the vinyl tape on my flashlight exhibiting anomalous rheology? [more inside]
posted by Tube on Oct 17, 2008 - 5 answers

Help me save a tape stuck in my Portastudio

I have a Tascam Porta05 Ministudio that's at least 10 years old. I powered it up a few weeks ago to play some old tapes and noticed that it's frozen into the "play" position. [more inside]
posted by chococat on Mar 6, 2007 - 2 answers

White ABBA tape with a yellow label = which album?

When I was a kid, I absolutely loved this one ABBA tape my mother owned. Problem is, I don't know which one I was listening to. I do remember what color it was, though. [more inside]
posted by limeonaire on Jan 9, 2007 - 10 answers

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