3M - Scotch Book Tape 845

Scotch Book Tape 845

Repair torn pages and reinforce book spines without yellowing

Cloth backing flexes with book covers and pages while providing reinforcement that outlasts ordinary clear tape. Scotch Book Tape 845 bonds to glossy paper, matte covers, and fabric-backed bindings without lifting or yellowing over time, critical when you're repairing vintage art books or protecting frequently referenced volumes. The woven cloth construction moves with the substrate rather than cracking at fold lines, maintaining its hold through repeated opening and closing.

Transparent adhesive shows minimal visual intrusion on printed materials. Apply it to reinforce damaged spine edges before they split completely, protect corner wear on portfolio covers, or secure loose endpapers without obscuring text. The tape conforms around curved surfaces and irregular edges better than rigid film tapes, making it practical for three-dimensional repair work on bound materials.

Artists working with altered books appreciate how this tape accepts pencil, ink, and light paint applications once applied, allowing you to integrate repairs into collage work or continue drawing across mended tears. It handles the mechanical stress of sketchbooks and journals that get tossed in bags and pulled out repeatedly. Keep a roll in your studio for quick fixes that actually last rather than temporary patches that fail within weeks.

Adhesives

Adhesives Purchase Guide

Types of Adhesives

Cement forms strong, permanent bonds on non-porous materials. Contact cements like Barge and DAP Weldwood are essential for laminating and heavy-duty crafts.

Children's Glue offers non-toxic safety with easy water cleanup. Elmer's School Glue and Crayola washable formulations are perfect for young artists.

Craft and Household Glue includes versatile options like Aleene's Tacky Glue and E6000 for maintenance and creative projects.

Epoxy and Extra Strength Glue delivers maximum bonding power. Includes J-B Weld, Gorilla Glue, and professional cyanoacrylates.

Fabric Glue creates flexible, washable bonds on textiles. Aleene's Fabric Fusion and Beacon Fabri-Tac handle both lightweight and heavy fabrics.

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