Anvel Colored Duct Tape

An all-purpose choice, Anvel’s colored duct tape is a highly versatile product for both crafts and household projects. This cloth-backed tape comes in a pack of 10 vivid colors in rolls 2 inches wide, 15 yards long. It has a subtle woven texture and a shiny surface, it’s easily torn by hand, and it adheres well to uneven surfaces. Out of all of the choices listed here, duct tape will provide the strongest hold, making it a durable pick that is just as good at covering holes and making other minor repairs as it is for fashioning wallets and crafting alternative garments. Remember that due to its high adhesion, duct tape is likely to leave a residue or peel paint when removed.

Ninico Washi Tape Set

A low-tack paper tape, Ninico washi tape works wonderfully for craft projects, scrapbooking, embellishing gifts, and labeling. A combination of patterned and solid-colored tape, this pack of 30 rolls (0.4 inch wide, 5.3 yards long) provides a variety of fun and festive options to choose from. The tape can be easily repositioned and removed without leaving a residue, making it a great material for temporary decor projects. Both flexible and durable, it is easy to tear and to write on. 

Craftzilla Colored Masking Tape

Craftzilla colored masking tape is another low-tack paper tape similar to washi that works well for crafts and color-coded labeling projects. Sold in a pack of 11 colors (rolls are 1 inch wide, 60 yards long), this masking tape is an economical option that is great for use in classrooms since it tears easily by hand and can be removed without leaving any residue. Due to its low adhesive properties, masking tape provides only a temporary hold, which makes it ideal for experimental play and for decorations that can be taken down without worrying about damaging surfaces.

Scotch Waterproof Colored Tape

Scotch’s vinyl colored tape is a superthin, flexible tape that provides a secure and water-resistant hold. Sold in a pack of five colors (rolls are 0.75 inch wide, 3.5 yards long), this vinyl tape is super stretchy, conforming to irregular surfaces for a secure grip. While it’s less than ideal for holding things up, this tape works well for making minor repairs, adding decorative touches, and color-coded labeling on surfaces that may come in contact with moisture. 

Gaffer Power Heavy-Duty Tape

A durable, cloth-based product, this gaffers tape comes in a pack of five fluorescent-colored matte-finish rolls (1 inch wide, 20 yards long) that are extra bright and black light reflective. Long preferred for stage productions, gaffers tape can be used to mark set lines, label A/V equipment, and hold down cables and wires. It can also be used to create fun tape art, photo backdrops, and other temporary decor projects. Strong enough to adhere to a variety of surfaces while being weather and abrasion resistant, gaffers tape can still be torn by hand and is easily removed without leaving a residue.