Questions about the ATG Gun/ Tape Refill

Couple of friends sent me questions, that I thought some of you might want answered as well....

This came is from Char:

Hi Jen,

Thinking of buying a ATG gun but which one do you have - the big or small one? I saw the big one being

demo'd and it looked kinda hard to handle. The tape sounds like a deal.

Another question - would I be able to use the refill without the gun - like the Heiko tape?

My Reply:

Hey Char,

I have the ATG-714, which can only use tapes of the size of 1/4", I don't think there is a small one, there is only 1 size. It looks hard, but after practicing with it for a little, you'll get used to it. As for using the refill without the gun - No Can Do!

This came from Jan:

Do you know if they sell the black thingie that fits over the roll called the roller rewind retainer by itself? I got an ATG gun from someone and there were no directions or anything and then I went looking online and they refer to this to hold the left over liner on the roll.

and do you know where to get the 1/4 inch adapter kit? I am using 1/2 in mine as that is all there is locally and hard to find at that. the dumb peice probably cost 25 cents but the minimum for them company for parts is 25 bucks.

My Reply:

Unfortunately, I do not know who sells the roll retainer, or where I can get that from, because I'm only dealing with the tape refill supplier, and not the actual gun seller themselves.

As for the adapter kit, gosh, I saw online for just 1 I think it was about $12, check out uline.com.

Hope this helps others too... I'm off to create!!! I promise!!!!

Hugs,

Questions From Readers....

Hello there... Some of my readers sent me questions to answer. So I figure I post it here to share with all of you. Feel free to ask me any question. I will try my best to answer them for you.

From Lil:

"Hi Jen

I got a problem. I tried the technique with the cuttlebug embossing folder(hearts) where you emboss it and then brayer it with glue pad. Then you put glitter on it. Well the fine glitter is stuck to the tray or paper and to me!!! how do I cut down on the static? I have tried the litter static bag and even a dryer sheet. Could it just be happening because the air is so cold and dry here(North Carolina) or is it some other reason. Could you maybe post your answer may some of your readers are having the same problem.

PreshateYa!

Peace

Lil"

Hey Lil, I use a make up brush - the big one that you'd use to put blush or powder on. It's not to remove the static cling, but rather to remove the glitter. I've never thought of using a static bag or even a dryer sheet to decrease the static cling. I just did my thing, and then gathered those glittery things all back in a bunch and back into the bottle. The brush also helps to remove excess glitter on your projects as well as the ones that stick to you too!!!

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From Charlotte:

charlotte has left a new comment on your post "Oh what a windy, rainy and cold day it is!!!!":

"Nice layouts on all of your pages - I especially liked the last one. Is the printing a font or your own writing?"

Hi Char, The journaling is actually a font that I'm using from Adobe Photoshop Elements. I haven't printed these pages yet, as they are digital scrapbooking.

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From Velta:

Velta has left a new comment on your post "Busy Weekend":
"Jen ~ Please tell me where you got the Silver Anniversary flower stamp...this card is just stunning ;)"

Aloha Velta... the Red Torch Ginger image isn't actually a stamp, it is of a metal embossed template that I used, then colored with my prisma glitter pencils. I bought the template from my LSS, and it is made by a company called Dreamworks.

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Thank you all for asking such great questions!!! I think I will be answering them this way, as someone else out there may have the same question as you do. =0)

Have a good hump day!!!!

Hugs,
Jen