10 Things You Can Do With Washi Tape

By Karmen on 14 Oct 2019

Digital Editor

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If you haven't discovered the wonders of washi tape, we'll break it down for you. First of all, washi tape is NOT masking tape! It's definitely the superior of the two.

Washi tape is usually made from natural fibres like bamboo or trees in Japan. Unlike most tapes, washi tape will not tear paper then you remove them, while still being incredibly effective, strong and durable. It also comes in all sorts of pretty designs!

Read on to find out 10 ways you can use washi tape!

#1 Organise your planner

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If you keep a planner, you can use washi tape to colour code certain events or occasions so it's easy for you to know what's on that week or month at a glance. Plus, it's fun to decorate with washi tape!

#2 Customise your keyboard

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This is an affordable way to decorate your keyboard for a unique look! Make sure your keyboard is clean and dry before pasting the washi tape. You may need to spend some time trimming the tape to fit the keys, but we think the results are worth it! Finish it off by writing the letters or pasting letter stickers on the washi tape.

If you're not confident in your typing skills, choose washi tape with prints that are less detailed so you can see the letters easily.

#3 Create a wall calendar

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For those who like their calendars supersized and can't find ones big enough in stores, washi tape can help!

#4 Create wall art

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This is the time to unleash your creativity! Create your own wall art that you can easily change anytime by peeling off the washi tape without damaging your walls.

Create an 'illustration' as a centrepiece or paste a repeating pattern to make it look like your walls are wallpapered.

#5 Frame your pictures

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Instead of buying traditional picture frames, create a unique and customisable look with washi tape! This is especially handy for childrens' rooms as there won't the danger of heavy picture frames falling.

#6 Decorate your belongings

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The advantage of washi tape not damaging items or leaving a sticky residue is that you can paste it virtually anywhere! Decorate your laptop, notebook, candles and anything you desire.

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If you have plain white envelopes, give them a makeover with washi tape!

#7 Label your keys

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If you have multiple keys that look similar, simply paste different washi tapes on them so you can easily identify them!

#8 Tiny flags

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If you're hosting a party at home, you can make tiny flags using washi tape to hang on cups or straws so your guests can identify which drink is theirs.

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You can also use the tiny flags as cake toppers or to decorate gifts!

#9 Label your cables

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If you have a bunch of black cables that you can never identify, paste washi tape on the ends or around the entire wire! To make it even easier, you can add a tiny flag and label the cable.

#10 Growth chart

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It can be difficult to get pencil marks off your walls. Consider using washi tape to chart your child's growth which doesn't damage your walls! Kids will love the bright colours and prints too!