white artist tape holding artwork in place on a drafting board

White Artist Tape – Low Tack, Acid-Free Drafting Tape

Professional White Artist Tape for Clean, Safe Holding

Our white artist tape is a low-tack, acid-free drafting tape that securely holds artwork, photos, layouts, and overlays in place without tearing paper or leaving sticky residue behind. pH neutral and ideal for archival work, it is perfect for mounting, labeling, masking, and everyday use in studios, classrooms, galleries, and offices.

Gentle Hold, Clean Removal and Archival-Safe Performance

This white artist tape is engineered for creatives who demand reliable hold without surface damage. The low-tack adhesive grips drawing paper, watercolor sheets, photographs, illustration boards, cutting mats, and presentation boards firmly while still removing cleanly when it is time to reposition or remove. It helps protect delicate fibers and keeps valuable artwork safe from tears and adhesive stains.

The smooth, bright white surface is easy to write on with pen, pencil, marker, or flexographic ink, making this tape ideal for notes, labeling, color coding, and organizing projects. Each roll provides a generous 60-yard length on a 3" core and is available in popular widths of 0.75", 1", 1.5", and 2" to suit everything from small thumbnail sketches and contact sheets to large presentation boards and gallery displays. With its balanced thickness and tensile strength, the tape unwinds smoothly, resists edge tearing, and maintains a clean, professional appearance over time.

Key Features & Benefits

Low-tack, clean removal adhesive that lifts off easily without tearing paper or leaving sticky residue on photos, boards, or artwork.
Acid-free and pH neutral construction that resists yellowing over time and is suitable for archival mounting, drafting, and fine art applications.
Writable white surface that accepts pen, pencil, markers, and flexographic inks for clear labeling, notes, indexing, and color coding.
Available in versatile widths and long 60-yard rolls to cover everything from small sketches and contact prints to large layouts and presentation boards.
Strong yet flexible paper backing that offers good edge-tear resistance while remaining easy to unwind, cut, and handle during busy studio sessions.
Designed specifically for delicate art and drafting surfaces where general-purpose masking tape or painter’s tape may be too aggressive or prone to residue.
Ideal for artists, designers, photographers, teachers, and students who want a dependable, professional-quality artist tape for everyday use.

Technical Specifications

Backing: Paper-backed artist and drafting tape
Adhesive: Low-tack, clean-removal adhesive system
Total Thickness: Approximately 6.5 mils (varies by specification)
Adhesion to Steel: Light to medium hold, engineered for clean removal
Tensile Strength: Strong enough for secure holding without excessive stiffness
Roll Length: 60 yards
Core Size: 3" core
Available Widths: 0.75", 1", 1.5", 2"
Color: White
Acidity: pH neutral and acid free for archival use

Additional Information & FAQs

What is artist tape used for?

Artist tape is a low-tack, paper-backed tape designed to hold artwork, sketches, photos, and layouts in place while you work. It provides a secure but gentle grip on delicate surfaces such as drawing paper, watercolor paper, photographs, and archival boards, and then removes cleanly without tearing fibers or leaving residue behind.

Is artist tape the same as painter’s tape?

Painter’s tape is typically formulated for household wall painting and may not be acid free or designed for archival use. Artist tape, by contrast, is pH neutral and engineered specifically for art, drafting, and conservation work, making it a safer choice when working with valuable artwork, fine papers, and long-term projects.

Why choose artist tape instead of masking tape?

General-purpose masking tape can be more aggressive, may leave adhesive residue, and can yellow or damage paper over time. Artist tape is formulated for clean removal and surface protection, maintaining a bright, neutral appearance and reducing the risk of lifting fibers or staining premium paper and photographic materials.

Who is this white artist tape best for?

This white artist tape is ideal for illustrators, watercolorists, graphic designers, photographers, framers, teachers, students, and anyone who needs a repositionable, low-tack tape for layouts, mounting, labeling, and masking on delicate surfaces. It works equally well in professional studios, classrooms, galleries, and home workspaces.
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Is Artist Tape the same as Soundboard Tape?

Yes! Artist tape is the exact same tape that is used on Studio Consoles and Soundboard Labeling.

Why Choose This White Artist Tape?

If you regularly work with fine art papers, photographs, prints, or archival materials, this white artist tape provides the control and peace of mind that ordinary masking or painter’s tape cannot. Its low-tack, acid-free adhesive is designed to hold securely and remove cleanly, protecting your work from tears, residue, and long-term discoloration. With a writable white surface, smooth unwind, and professional-grade construction, it is a smart upgrade for any studio, classroom, gallery, or workspace where artwork and presentations deserve a clean, organized, and professional finish.

Artist Tape – Professional Low-Tack, Acid-Free Drafting Tape

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