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Babelfish Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003	Ok, so it seems aussies have different names for tape than what americans have. And the woman at bunnings thought I was as crazy as my husband for believing in Paper Packing Tape Has anyone ever seen this for sale, anywhere? We tried K-mart, Target, bunnings, Office works....the interwebs. ^_^
Posted 21-Mar-2008 00:51
Mez Ultimate Fish Guru Asian Hardfeather Enthusiast Posts: 3300 Votes: 162 Registered: 23-Feb-2001	Isn't tape just...tape? no matter what kind?
Posted 21-Mar-2008 00:58
Callatya Moderator The girl's got crabs! Posts: 9662 Kudos: 5261 Registered: 16-Sep-2001	Yeeeees, but cannot think of where. This stuff is scary strong, nicer than using cello stuff too. I'm sure it was a bulk office suppy company, Signet maybe? For animals, the entire universe has been neatly divided into things to (a) mate with, (b) eat, (c) run away from, and (d) rocks. - Terry Pratchett
Posted 21-Mar-2008 03:18
Brengun Big Fish Posts: 355 Kudos: 187 Votes: 110 Registered: 22-Jun-2007	See what you are looking for here? They must have a few branches as I have often driven past one. http://www.officeworks.com.au/owbd/b2c/init.do
Posted 21-Mar-2008 03:24
Babelfish Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003	Nope not at our officeworks, tried there last night. Calla said exactly why I want paper stuff. It's to be used to make a clone, We did ok with cloth tape, but this paper packing tape (you have to moisten it before you use it) is stronger, so requires no stuffing of the inside of the form. Isn't sticky on drying so any pins that get stuck in 'me' don't get all gummy. And since it's stronger and stiffer will take less layers, giving a more accurate size of the human. I need the form done this weekend so I can finish a skirt for the HIM show on the 27th, if I can't find it here (never heard of signet ) I guess I'll be bringing it back from the USA with me in a few months, along side my proper american mustard, and half a dozen other things I want.
Posted 21-Mar-2008 05:23
Callatya Moderator The girl's got crabs! Posts: 9662 Kudos: 5261 Registered: 16-Sep-2001	Edited by Callatya Its mail order, safety, supplies and whatsit. Takes too long to deliver and I think they have a minimum spend. thinks The only other faster option I can think of is maybe something from the art shop? I remember they had a DIY gummed paper thing, but it'd be a huge hassle. EDIT: here you go Try searching "gummed tape" http://www.artmaterials.com.au/index.php?cPath=234_177 For animals, the entire universe has been neatly divided into things to (a) mate with, (b) eat, (c) run away from, and (d) rocks. - Terry Pratchett
Posted 21-Mar-2008 06:02
Babelfish Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003	Edited by Babelfish HOORAY! You Found it Granted I don't think it'd get here in time - BLAST! Just realized I never bought those earplugs :>( Anyone ever seen these in a shop? they're not the standard foam earplugs, cost $12 in the states, $29ish here in oz. *Attached Image:*
Posted 21-Mar-2008 07:23
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	I think I have seen that paper at Bunnings in the paint section where they have all the masking tape. Or try the area where they have the small wooden model kits for assembling and painting. The Ear plugs try one of the places that supplies and fits hearing aids. *Have a look in [link=My Profile] http://www.fishprofiles.com/forums/member.aspx?id=1935[/link] for my tank info* Look here for my Betta 11Gal Desktop & Placidity 5ft Community Tank Photos Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 21-Mar-2008 07:43
djrichie Big Fish Rough but Honest [img]htt Posts: 366 Kudos: 309 Votes: 45 Registered: 29-Jan-2007	Wow... I'm amazed... I must get to AU... It seemd that you all don't have store on every square inch of land there and actually have to look when you need something, Like in the 80's here in the states. Babel if I could get it to you in time I'd ship it to you both the ear plugs and tape..... Djrichie "So Long, and Thanks For All The Fish" Douglas Adams
Posted 22-Mar-2008 19:06
Lindy Administrator Show me the Shishies! Posts: 1507 Kudos: 1350 Votes: 730 Registered: 25-Apr-2001	What about Spotlight? Hope you find it.. Before you criticize someone walk a mile in their shoes. That way you're a mile away and you have their shoes.
Posted 24-Mar-2008 08:57


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