Tengu Gummed - Invisible Paper Repair Tape *Coming Soon*
Tengu gummed water activated paper repair tissue for conservation quality, acid-free repairs to paper, rare documents, artworks, books and more.
Hand crafted in Japan from 100% Japanese Kozo, it is incredibly strong, lightweight and ideal for almost invisible repairs. Tengu gummed tape is the thinnest gummed acid free repair tape available in the world.
The adhesive coating is a conservation grade pH neutral tapioca starch for a secure, long-lasting, age resistant repair.
- 15mm width x1m roll
- 5gsm Japanese Kozo tissue coated with conservation grade starch adhesive
- Will not yellow or stain with age
- Acid-free
See Resources Tab for instructions for use Resources How to repair tears in paper using Tengu Gummed
Materials needed: Tengu Gummed tissue roll, non-woven polyester, knife or water pen, conservator’s sponge or small flat brush, blotting paper, bone folder and weight
As the procedure involves use of water, make sure that all media is not fugitive on wetting, such as iron gall ink. Please consult a conservator if you are in any doubt.
- Lay a sheet of blotting paper over the worktop. On top of the blotting paper, place a sheet of non-woven polyester material (such as Bondina) as an isolation layer.
- Place the item to be repaired on top of the two sheets.
- Cut the required amount of Tengu Gummed tissue.
- Tengu Gummed repair tissue can be cut to shape using a knife or create a feathered edge using a water pen for a more discreet edge to the repair.
- Shorten the width of the repair tissue if it is too wide.
- Once the repair tissue is cut to size, place it with the adhesive side facing up, onto a sheet of polyester.
- To reactivate the pre-coated adhesive on the repair tissue, a small amount of water is required. Dampen a conservation sponge or a small flat brush though ensure against excessive moisture.
- Carefully lift the repair tissue with tweezers and place it onto the area to be repaired.
- Place a piece of non-woven polyester over the repair and lightly burnish with a bone folder for adhesion.
- Carefully lift the polyester and ensure complete adhesion.
- Place the polyester then blotting paper over the repair site.
- Place a weight onto the blotting paper and leave to dry.