Japanese Masking Tapes

Masking tape is a removable adhesive tape, which can be easily torn by hand, and released without leaving residue. It was originally invented and used for painting, to mask off areas that should not be painted.

Recently, new masking tape usage was invented and expanded by general users and Kamoi Kakoshi Co., Ltd, an adhesive tape company in a small town. They developed a new type of masking tape, using Washi (Japanese traditional paper), with a variety of colors and patterns. Their colorful masking tapes are becoming quite popular as craft supplies. Now many Japanese companies, including Kamoi Kakoshi, Classiky Ishow Practical Products and MARK’S, produce a wide variety of beautifully designed masking tapes.

As it can be written on to serve as labels, Japanese masking tapes are great for scrapbooking. For its lovely patterns and colors, they are also perfect for gift wrapping, card making and collages. As for me, I love to decorate my walls with them :)