I have used drafting tape for years, as I do alot of masking work with my
own watercolor painting. It works very well, but it can still sometimes
damage paper, if you're not careful when you remove it--especially if you
press/crease it firmly into the paper, which may be necessary to prevent
bleeding. Also, it does depend on the type of watercolor paper you use.
It works well on Arches, especially 140 lb. cold press--but with softer
papers, such as Waterford, I've had some problems. I've never seen it
come in dots or squares--where did you find that? sounds neat!
Mary H.
>Drafting tape comes in rolls (like scotch tape)and also in dots and
>squares. I use it exclusively with watercolor paper as it will tape the
>moisture and still come off smoothly - I also use it to stick things to
>the white boards as it doesn't stay. Be aware that it is costly compared
>to masking tape, but never damages paper.
>
>Sue E. Stewart
>Sumner High School
