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* '''Friar's Balsam<ref> http://www.zombierunner.com/store/categories/foot_care/adhesives/product125.html Friar's Balsam/Tinture of Benzoin at Zombie Runner</ref>''' Also known as Tincture of Benzoin, this helps tapes stick much better. I find it important to apply the balsam to the area where the tape is going to be placed; If you miss a spot, then the tape will tend to lift up in that spot. If you over apply it, you can remove the excess with rubbing alcohol or smother it with talcum powder.
* '''Mastisol<ref> http://www.zombierunner.com/store/categories/foot_care/adhesives/product1026.html Mastisol at Zombie Runner</ref>''' This is seems to work better than Friar's Balsam – it is claimed to be 7-10 times sticker. I'm not sure if that is true, but it does work remarkably well. Easy to apply, but expensive!
==Adhesive Remover==* '''De-adhesiveDetachol<ref>Eloquest Healthcare Detachol http://www.eloquesthealthcare.com/products/detachol.aspx</ref>''' I obtained some de-This adhesive from Zombie Runner some time ago, but they no longer stock it. It remover works great for removing tape, especially around blisters. You still have to be careful, easing up the edges and applying some of the detachol, but it's quite easy. I use a cotton bud to rub the detachol at the point where the tape meets the skin. It seems to leave no residue or upset the skin in any way.
==Also See==
* [[Book Review – Fixing Your Feet|Fixing Your Feet]] is a great book that includes details of taping
