Self Amalgamating Magic!

Love at first sight!

Don't be underwhelmed by this beauteous, black tape: it is handy, VERY handy. It has the quasi-magical property of being able to amalgamate to itself. What does that mean? Well, most tape is sticky, but this stuff isn't - it doesn't STICK to things BUT it does 'stick' to itself. It is made from some rubber-like material that welds or melds to itself when pressed together. Hence the white separating strip.

Self amalgamating tape - not a lot of people know that.

Why is this good?

It depends on what you want to achieve. If you want something stretchy that will grab the braid of a rope reliably conforming to its contours, looks tidy, feels nice to touch and provides a robust and weather resistant binding to prevent fraying - then BINGO! - self amalgamating tape is your new best friend.

Dalmation 101 & Red Rooster with taped ends

Its not expensive, its easy and quick to use and can be replaced with no fuss.

It even comes in yellow...

DO IT!