If you’re looking for washi tape in Belfast, BradburyART carries one of the city’s largest selections of MT masking tape and Japanese washi tape. With hundreds of designs available in-store and a growing range online, it’s a destination for journaling, planners, art and gift wrapping.
In this guide, we explain what washi tape is, what it’s made from, and how you can use it in creative and practical projects.
What Is Washi Tape? A Simple Guide to MT Masking Tape and How to Use It
Washi tape is a decorative Japanese paper masking tape that’s easy to tear by hand, simple to reposition, and clean to remove. It’s popular with journaling, planners, artists, and anyone who likes practical stationery that also looks good.
At BradburyART, we stock a growing online selection of MT masking tape and washi tape, with hundreds more options available in-store in Belfast.
What is washi tape?
Washi tape is a lightweight paper tape with a low-tack adhesive. That means it grips well while you’re using it, but it usually peels away cleanly from paper and many smooth surfaces.
- Tearable by hand
- Repositionable
- Clean removal (great for experimenting)
- Available in a huge range of colours, widths, and patterns
What is washi tape made from?
Traditional washi paper is made from natural plant fibres rather than plastic film. Those fibres help create a tape that feels soft and matte, with a clean tear and a surprisingly strong paper structure.
MT masking tape uses a pressure-sensitive adhesive designed for controlled grip and clean lift. It’s made to be used, adjusted, and removed without the mess you’d expect from stronger household tapes.
What can you use washi tape for?
Washi tape is one of those products that earns its place quickly. Here are some of the most common uses we see in-store:
Journaling and planners
- Mark pages and sections
- Create borders and frames
- Colour-code weeks or projects
- Attach notes, photos, and tickets without glue
Art and studio work
- Mask edges for crisp lines (especially in sketchbooks)
- Hold paper in place while you work
- Build layouts before committing to final placement
- Add layered detail to mixed media pages
Gift wrapping and packaging
- Seal tissue paper neatly
- Add a simple finishing detail to wrapping
- Label parcels or bundles by colour
Home and organisation
- Label storage and folders
- Create temporary wall layouts (test before you commit)
- Keep cables and chargers organised with colour coding
Why MT masking tape?
MT is known for consistent colour, reliable paper quality, and tape that behaves well in real use. If you like clean lines, tidy edges, and tape that doesn’t fight you, MT is a solid choice.
Shop online or visit us in Belfast
You can browse our MT masking tape and washi tape selection online, or visit us in-store to see the full display. We carry hundreds of additional colours and patterns in Belfast, including options that are easier to compare in person (especially for tone, width, and finish).
If you’re unsure what to pick, call in and we’ll help you match tape to your project — journaling, gift wrapping, studio masking, or display work.
