Sunday, August 14, 2011

Frog Tape...disappointed!


This did not come out as expected! I expected the uniform surface to seal itself better, but it was much worse than any I've ever done. I no longer recommend Frog Tape for this application.
I have had much better results with blue tape that I have sealed with paint. This will require alot of touch up! I will be able to make it right, but with much more time and effort.

7 comments:

  1. I wonder what you charge for a 2 X 2 barn quilt? I'm thinking of a small shed...
    Thanks,
    Michelle

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  2. Thank you, Michelle, for your interest! If you want, send me an email (it is on my profile), and we can discuss it there, okay?
    But to answer your question, I charge $65.00 for a 2x2, plus shipping.

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  3. cdtrentham @yahoo.comNovember 13, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    i also used frog tape for the first time...yuk. it worked no better than the blue tape. i have made maybe 10 2x2 and 1 4x4 and am looking to sell them. 50$ for 2x2 and 100$ for 4x4. i live in parrottsville, tn and love making these quilts. thank you for letting me post a comment. i do a lot of touching up after frog tape. you have beautiful pics.

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  4. cd, thanks for the feedback...I'm glad it wasn't just me:) I don't mind some touch-up, just wasn't expecting there to be so much with the green tape. I have less touchup with blue that I seal. If you have a website, I would love to see your barn quilts!

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  5. I thought the Frog tape worked better, myself. But, after two coats of primer, I used 100 grain sandpaper on a palm sander to prep the whole area. No problems bleeding under, just a little amount of adhesive left but not really noticeable. BTW, your quilts look great!

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    1. I am glad to hear that, Fall Creek. What material are you using for your barn quilt? This one is exterior plywood. I did not sand after priming.
      Thanks for the feedback :) And the compliment :)

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  6. I am wanting to make my first barn quilt and have decided on the Northumberland Star, since my Dad was born in Northumberland, England. Do you have a pattern for this? And you mention "sealing" the blue painter's tape. How do you seal it? Any other suggestions for a new barn quilt painter?

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