Washi Tape

Washi tape from mt — the original Japanese masking tape brand made from washi paper as well as a carefully chosen selection from independent artists.

The mt rolls cover character collaborations with Peanuts and Woodstock, illustrated designs from artists including Polly Fern and Léa Maupetit, and a few classics that are simply very good tape. The independent artist rolls lean British and natural — birds of prey, coastal birds, beetles, moths, mushrooms, bees and butterflies, all illustrated with the kind of detail that makes you want to look closely.

Good for journaling, planners, junk journals, gift wrapping, or just having on your desk because they're nice to look at. Pairs well with our sticker sheets and notebooks. Browse the full Shellflower range for matching stickers and washi.

FAQ

What is washi tape?

Washi tape is a decorative, repositionable paper tape originally made in Japan from traditional washi paper. It's thinner and more matte than standard masking tape, tears easily by hand, and can be removed cleanly without damaging most surfaces.

What is washi tape used for?

Washi tape is most often used for journaling, planner decoration, scrapbooking, gift wrapping and card making. It's also handy for labelling, colour-coding, and adding decorative borders to notebook pages.

What's the difference between washi tape and masking tape?

Washi tape is thinner, more decorative, and designed to look good as part of a finished page or design, while standard masking tape is thicker and purely functional. Washi tape is also generally easier to tear by hand and gentler on paper.

Do you stock mt washi tape?

Yes. We stock washi tape from mt, the original Japanese masking tape brand, including character collaboration designs with Peanuts and Woodstock, alongside illustrated rolls from independent British artists.

Do you ship washi tape in the UK?

Yes. All orders ship from the UK via Royal Mail. Free shipping on orders over £25, £2.50 for orders under.

More about Washi Tape UK

The washi tape range at STC splits into two distinct strands. The first is mt, he original Japanese masking tape brand, made by Kamoi Kakoshi since 2008. MT tape tears cleanly, repositions without marking paper, and writes on well with most pens. The collaboration range (mt x Peanuts, mt x Léa Maupetit, mt x Polly Fern) gives you illustrated designs with the same reliable tape underneath.

The second strand is the British wildlife and nature series from Sarah Frances — beetles, birds, butterflies, moths, bees, mammals and coastal birds, all illustrated in a detailed naturalistic style. These are made for people who want something that looks considered rather than generic.

Both ranges suit journaling, planners, junk journaling, scrapbooking and gift wrapping. The 10–15mm rolls work best for journal pages; wider rolls suit backgrounds and borders.