Can I use this on the back of a velvet painting to repair a rip?
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I can offer an educated guess for a response. You should probably use a piece of linen and some fabric glue (from a fabric or crafts store). This tape is strong stuff, but it's made for reinforcing the cover hinges of books, not for restoring artwork. If you don't position it correctly, pulling it off will make the damage worse.
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I would think you could use it but in reading Twain's answer. That sounds like the better solution. Lining it up would be the hard part. As the other comment said, it is quite strong and thick. You would likely only get one chance. I used it for fixing a book binding.
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I can't help you. I bought this to repair a leather office chair. Doesn't stick well to leather. Thin, but seem strong. I think it is made to repair books bindings. So, to repair paintings, i'd have to be concerned about the tape glue causing issued with the painting or the backing.
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Honestly not sure as I have not done any painting restoration/repairs. I used this tape to create a reinforced edge on a multiple page pamphlet. I did not reposition the tape at all (I don't think you could, the tape is quite strong). The tape also has a fabric like quality to it and is thick. Hope that helps.
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I should seal that vertical tear. you must follow instruction exactly to get best results. The only issue i noticed using this product is to get exact matching color while mixing different color combinations.
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Probably. If you are going to sit on the spot after repair, I suggest you try slipping some reinforcing material through the rip and smooth it out underneath the seat material and then apply several thin layers of the Performix cement in the rip area allowing each layer to dry for several hours or overnight before applying the next layer.
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I would be inclined to say yes. You'll have to scrape or sand the majority of the paint and you'll use the polish to restore the surface.
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That's exactly what I used it for and it worked great. Be sure to clean off any loose paint or previously applied sealants. Clean the area with alcohol or other cleaner that does not leave a residue.
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I would think you could because the plastic has an uneven finish to it. Perhaps an acrylic paint and then follow with a clear topcoat that is resistant to the weather.
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I did not try, but I think it is a good idea. It should work, since the paint will probably not disturb/change, e.g. the thickness of the material. Good luck!
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We're using it on wood doorframe that one of our cats destroyed. I'm probably not the right person to ask because most of the white paint was scratched off prior to my applying. I did, however repaint and put tape over that without issue.
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it might work / painted surface could be any formulation and this stuff will bond with latex acrylics best / go over surface with steel wool or scotch or sanding pad to get a fresh clean surface then coat with vermont stuff / 3 or more coats ,foam brush ,wipe on or spray ,fine scotch pad before final coat / good luck / what-a-ya got to lose ;Ron ps if it doesn't work try a light coat of shellac before the vermont
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Maybe. But it's thin so it becomes almost invisible when repairing paper. I don't think it's "surdy" enough for reinforcement. Maybe you'll need to make it many layers but then you'd lose the invisibility factor. Check out book repair sites for more info, maybe youtube has a DIY for your problem.
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It is not recommended because if the canvas flexes, the epoxy could crack. This is recommended as a top coat for rigid surfaces.
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Yes, this will certainly help. But velvet is a parasite and you will need to use copper too.
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I am not qualified to answer this question since I don't know about the interaction between any oil on the back of the canvas and the sticking power of this tape. My guess would be that it might not be a good application because the sticky back of this tape is quite forgiving - i.e. I used it to place wedding cards in an album so you could flip them and see the back side. I was able to reposition some cards several times without tearing paper. I have some "canvas" printer paper that is much sturdier and that might give you the stability you need with an adhesive of your choice ( to create a patch of sorts).
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Hello! I covered a rip on the top of the middle couch cushion on a leather and vinyl couch I have. The tape has been in place for about 2 months, without lifting, cracking, or otherwise breaking down. It really STICKS! The only problem I have, is that the surface texture of the couch is dull/satiny, and the tape is very shiny, which is just my "eye for perfection," flaring up! :) If someone is using it to patch a rip, it is a workhorse. I bought clear, because I did not find any of their tape in the reddish brown color of my couch. In a vehicle, one would consider changes in weather and temperatures. Although, I have used black Gorilla Tape in my barn, to cover sharp edges of a wire partition. It's been in there for about a year, through minus degree weather, and very hot weather, and still holding strong, with very little or no fraying, even though my gelding rubs his body against it regularly, as it is at a level to his shoulders and lower hips.
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This is a very light varnish, used primarily to protect acrylic paintings. I found it very satisfactory for this use. I don't see why it wouldn't work under the acrylic airbrushing (or over it for that matter).
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I would use markers, the material is very flexible and paint would probably crack and peel.
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Yes, in the same way as you would re-use a paintbrush or roller. Remove excess paint back into tin; clean with white spirit for gloss paint or water for emulsion. Dry and re-use as you wish.