Crafter's Companion Tape Pen, 22 metre

Works exactly how I expected. Anyone who has used these type of tape machines before (for decorative or tippex style tape) will get on fine with it. As with these types of machines, sometimes the glue doesn't fully come off the roll, or sometimes too much comes off and you end up with no adhesive on the plastic spool stuff. It's easy to sort this out though, no need to give up on the machine. If too much glue pulls off and you end up with a dry patch of nothing on the spool, just use your finger to gently keep moving the spool along til you get to a gluey bit again and you are good to go. I've made a video to show this :) As for the glue not coming off evenly, just keep an even pressure while applying the glue and keep an eye out that no adhesive is left on the tape going back up into the machine. If there is, just use your finger again to gently roll the glue off so it doesn't go inside and jam the machine. Every kind of tape machine I've used in this style does this so I don't think it's a flaw in this particular brand, it just comes with the territory I think. All in all I'm really happy with this little device, it makes it super convenient to quickly stick things together.

Very good product and quick delivery

I needed one of these to replace my old one which had broken. My old one was from a different brand and about the size of one of the tippex mini mice. I was expecting the same from this, but it’s huge! Photo of it on my hand for comparison. It seems to work great, the glue is a bit ‘wetter’ than my last one, as you pull the mouse away from where you’ve applied it there is sometimes a ‘string’ of glue. However the glue seems good and I haven’t had any issues yet. I like how it applies a bit thicker than my old one too. It’s an easy mechanism, you push it down and drag it across to apply. The glue tape comes out from the little roller at the end. Then ease pressure and lift it up when done. It’s a lot easier and less messy than a glue stick or PVA glue. The cap you have to take off and replace afterwards, this is a slight bug bear as it’s very small and thus easy to lose. If you lose it then the glue will dry out and you will end up wasting it. My old one had an attached cap that could be popped up and placed back down. If I could make one suggestion to the folk who make this I would say add a cap that doesn’t come off completely. Good value for money as it looks like it will last a while, my old one was smaller and a similar price. I also love the pretty purple colour. The glue tape itself is clear and not coloured so don’t worry if you don’t want coloured glue marks. Four stars, loses a star for portability and the lid.

I chose these glue tape pens based on other recommendations on here as I have a big wedding stationary project on the go. Delivery was quick. The first one I opened was faulty (realised after a trying a second one) and broke soon after beginning to use it but Crafter's Companion replaced it extremely swiftly with no quibble - very impressive customer service and much appreciated. I have now used all 4 and another one got a bit ropey towards the end, but they have saved me so much time and effort. I shall be back for more for the next phase now all the invites are done!

Having worked on several crafting projects with the kids we'd always end up using sellotape or a hot glue gun when stronger adhesive was required. Recently we discovered that this product existed - until then I had no clue and hadn't seen it around in any shops. Ordered it straight away to test on a paper Octopus project. It worked immediately and held fast when secured the paper into a roll. No mess, no heating, and hidden away (unlike the sellotape). It is a bit expensive so I worry about running out, but it's definitely worth it for the convenience.

Ive bought a few of these now and when they work, they are brilliant. My go to glue option for cardmaking or journalling, it sticks well BUT they are inconsistent. Ive had 2 just randomly stop working and its hateful as they are essentially full and I cannot find a way to get them going again.

My daughter does a lot of crafts so we have bought many of the cheaper tape pens but she needed one asap so I looked on amazon & they were slightly more pricey but when I came across they one it’s a bargain it’s a longer length,study & my daughter said it’s much better than the others the tape goes on easier less mess quick & easy so will definitely be buying again when it runs out

Easy to use. Good adhesion. Unfortunately, the used tape stopped winding after half a dozen greeting cards. I tried to fix it but impossible. Amazon is kindly going to send a replacement so I may change my review then. Update: Amazon true to their word delivered a replacement within 36 hours. The dispenser is working well and I finished all my Christmas cards. Have increased stars from 2 to 4.

Me gusta el formato y que no mancha pero el aplicador no funciona perfectamente y a menudo se queda atrancado y cuesta que deslice

Ha semplificato la realizzazione dei miei biglietti d'auguri: i dettagli vengono incollati efficacemente e con precisione, senza sporcare. Consiglio senz'altro l'acquisto.

J'ai acheté ce "rouleau collant" parce que j'avais un grand nombre de collages à faire rapidement. Je voulais un outil plus rapide que le tube de colle. Cet outil est vraiment idéal. Il faut prendre le coup de main car au départ j'ai eu quelques loupés. En fait, pour éviter que le ruban de colle ne s'étire lorsqu'on arrête de coller, il faut faire un petit mouvement de poignet pour qu'il se coupe un peu à la façon d'un dérouleur de scotch. Après, tout va vite. Il complétera très bien le nécessaire des amateurs de scrapbooking.

this is great stuff

Buon prodotto, l'ho scelto per la grande lunghezza del nastro. Si stende con facilità, è pratico e veloce con una buona adesione. Vedremo se terrà il sistema di srotolamento fino alla fine. (Quello di un marchio molto famoso non c'è riuscito, buttato a metà del prodotto)