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  1. 06-19-2015, 06:17 AM #1
    sophiebernina
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    Slippy rulers

    Do you stick anthing on the back of your rulers to stop them slipping?
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  2. 06-19-2015, 06:21 AM #2
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    I have used two things: Invisigrip-clear, like contact but a bit grippier; deck tape for skate boards! My long arm dealer told me about the deck tape. It comes in clear or black (I think). It feels like a plastic sand paper and is sticky on one side. I went to a skateboard shop and they sold me half a deck's worth for about $3! I have most of it left as I only use dime size pieces. I would use both again. I seem to remember someone putting rubber cement on the bottom...? some days I NEED it.and someday I don't!
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  3. 06-19-2015, 06:49 AM #3
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    Nexcare tape works great. You can see through it. I buy mine at Walgreens.
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  4. 06-20-2015, 05:11 AM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by dimorarusso View Post
    Nexcare tape works great. You can see through it. I buy mine at Walgreens.
    This is so funny, I read somewhere about the Nexcare tape. Bought it and it laid around here and I couldn't remember what I bought it for. Now I've put it away and can't find it to save my soul. Ain't old age great. lol
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  5. 06-19-2015, 07:17 AM #5
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    I've used those little round sandpaper dots that are available in the notions section of fabric stores.
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  6. 06-20-2015, 08:14 AM #6
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    Yes that is what I also use. I have also cut very very tiny slips of sandpaper and glued them to my rulers. Just be sure to keep the ruler upside down until it dries. Just used Elmer's school glue.
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  7. 06-19-2015, 08:37 AM #7
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    I use Nexcare clear tape also. You might be able to find something similar in the UK...
    it's used for bandages.
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  9. 06-19-2015, 04:05 PM #9
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    Te only product that I've found that really works is Grip Strips
    http://www.guidelines4quilting.com/GripStrips.html
    i have them on all my rulers
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  10. 06-20-2015, 04:46 AM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by pattypurple View Post
    Te only product that I've found that really works is Grip Strips
    http://www.guidelines4quilting.com/GripStrips.html
    i have them on all my rulers
    I agree 100%.
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