Beadwork-residue tape remover

[dmoccasin]

Hi y'all

I just wanted to pass this technique on to you peeps that restore beadwork. This is a new product on the market for removing that old duct tape residue on the back of beadwork. I do restorative work on beadwork. Anyway I bought some beaded legging last year and decided to put a new look to it. I visually inspected the leggings and found that the maker of the leggings had duct taped the back of the beadwork. After much removal of some old duct tape on the leggings I proceeded to give it a bath in baby laundry detergent. After much washing and not getting anywhere with the removal of the gluey residue. My wife gladly informed me that there is a product available that removes adhesive on surfaces.

I am not advocating or selling this product, but it worked for me. It is 100% organic and biodegradable. It is called De-Solv-it http://www.orange-sol.com

There is a caution though with some beads it will remove the shiny surface. Especially on those painted gold colored beads. I will use this with only solid colors. Try it on a small area first before proceeding with larger areas. Thats is all

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[Blackbear]

about your hot glue choice... you can't sew through hot glue..LOL

[dmoccasin]

Beadwork-residue tape remover

Blackbear

That is big roger and that one. I was giving the option for those of us that need the work done yesterday. I have come across hot glued beadwork on several different beadwork regalia items though. Mostly I see the duct tape option used the most. I personally prefer to do it the right way the first time. Although, when you are stretched for time the temptation to take a shortcut is mighty tempting. Thank you

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[chazziff]

well that's the first time i ever heard of ppl using hot glue and duct tape - talk bout crazee man - some ppl's kids

[biggurlbrain]

r u for real?

ur kiddin' rite? hot glue and duct tape? is the duct tape applied directly to the beads?
and how are the beads kept together?

[Singing Otter]

... some ppl's kids

hehehe you got me sayin' that now!

[biggurlbrain]

the hot glue is easy to figure out

you just glue the string of beads on with the glue but the duct tape thingee i
can't seem to get right? do u sew the string of beads onto the sticky side
of the duct tape? then how do u lengthen the bead work?

[wyo_rose]

I don't get the duct tape thing.

[chazziff]

i think the user just duct taped the back side of the finished legging instead using for example leather or cloth as a finishing touch - which i think is just plain lazy!!

but as for the hot glue i'm not sure - hot glued the edges of the finishing material to the backside of the finished item?!?

but i could be wrong though

[tiBBy]

Me niether! LOL..DUCT TAPE will ruin your whole project...eww...prolly getz all sweaty and gooey too... I say stick to a lil flour/water light glue mixture and some o hu bi jo o'lady cotton material...stick it on and whipstitch the edge...heck then bead the edge if you want to....it will have a much nicer finished look to it and if you need to repair....much easier to work with. I wouldnt touch tha duct tape thing?!!

A nice finish will make or break a neat clean project....dont get lazy when your puttin the finishing touches....it will ruin all of the effort and time you have already put into it....thaz my 2 cents.

I don't get the duct tape thing.

[wyo_rose]

@ ol hi vi zho material (E. Sho pronounciation ;))