You want to use tape, but you can't find the end of the roll. This problem we often find and can be an annoying thing. If you always use the traditional spin-the-roll-to-the-end technique, it often ends up in annoyance. Do not give up! Try the methods below and find the ends of the tape easily.
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Method 1 of 3: Using Senses
Step 1. Watch carefully
Twist the tape slowly and pay attention to every inch. The end of the tape will look like a streak and be hard to see. This edge may appear darker than the rest of the surface and sometimes it may not be visible at all. If you can't find it, search again.
If the tape has a pattern, look for pattern differences or broken patterns. For example, on a piece of tape with a zebra stripe pattern, look for areas that have inappropriate stripes
Step 2. Note that the ends of the tape may not be straight
If the tape has been used roughly before, it's possible that the ends are not straight, are chipped, or are very slanted. The ends of the tape can get so long that they end up stopping at one end.
Step 3. Feel the tape with your fingers
Use your fingertips to feel the tip of the tape, or use your fingernail for a more accurate feel. Twist the tape around your finger and feel for any bulges. The end of the tape will feel higher. If the edges are wide, you will feel it. If you see the end of the tape, feel it to make sure.
- If your fingernails are short, use a knife to feel the end of the tape. You can also use toothpicks, paper clips, keys, and other objects that can be used to feel accurately. Do not press the tape too hard to avoid damaging it.
- If you can't feel anything, feel it the other way around.
Step 4. When you have found the end of the tape, gently pull it off
Pull from the corner until you can hold it with your fingers. Pull the end of the tape away from the corner with your fingernail, then pull the end diagonally from the corner. Keep pulling until you can hold it. The oil from your hands will prevent the pulled ends from sticking back together.
Method 2 of 3: Using the Tracker
Step 1. Use flour or lime as a tracer
If your tape is dark, use a light tracker to find the end of the tape. The concept of the tracker is to rub the tape with a white powder-flour, chalk, baking powder, etc.-until the tracker sticks to the hidden end. If you use a thick piece of tape, such as duct tape, you can find the ends quickly with this method.
Step 2. Pour some flour or lime powder in a small bowl
You can use other materials as long as they clump together and are a contrasting color to the tape.
Step 3. Dip your finger into the container
Wet your finger beforehand.
If you don't want to use your fingers, you can also dip the tape directly into the container. Make sure the tape is completely covered by the tracker. The goal is that the tracker will stick to the end of the tape
Step 4. Use your powder-coated finger to feel the tape
Gently touch in one direction, then the other. This way your finger will be able to feel the end of the tape. Make sure you don't skip a section. The powder will stick to the end of the tape and form a white line.
Step 5. Wash your fingers thoroughly once you find the tip
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Step 6. Use a pencil as a tracer
If your tape is a bright color, use the edge of the pencil to feel. Dark graphite works just like flour. The pencil will wobble as it passes over the end of the tape and you will see broken lines of graphite.
Method 3 of 3: Preventing Problems From Occurring
Step 1. Cut the ends of the tape into a V shape
Use a sharp knife or scissors to cut the tape from the outside to the inside. This way, you will tear the tape in equal parts.
Step 2. Mark the end of the tape with a toothpick
When you're done using the tape, stick a toothpick under the tip. This way, you'll find the ends of the tape more easily if you want to reuse them. This method is great for clear tape.
In theory, you can use anything to mark the ends of the tape: paper, paper clips, twigs, or even card. Use an object that is thin and not dirty. Use objects in your home or office
Step 3. Fold the end of the tape back
Fold the part that sticks to the tape about a centimeter. You can fold the tape inward, or you can fold it 45 degrees and form a triangle.
Step 4. Use a masking tape dispenser
Buy a masking tape dispenser machine. This tool can be refilled with new tape and tape cutting parts. You can cut the tape more quickly, easily and neatly. The end of the tape will stick to the tape cutter.
- Consider buying a tape gun. This is a small and portable tape dispenser. Stick the tape anywhere with a tape gun and you won't lose the tip of your tape!
- You can buy masking tape dispensers online or at a stationery store. Many masking tape dispensers are made specifically for Scotch tape.
Step 5. Buy masking tape with a pattern
It will be easier to find the end of the tape that has a pattern because the pattern will stop at the end of the tape. Use tape with a pattern to make it easier for you to find the end of the tape.
Step 6. Purchase tape with a non-stick side
Some tapes are designed with a black line on the edge that marks the end of the tape. This way, you don't have to look for the ends because you can open them from anywhere! Look for this tape online or at a large office stationery store.
