Secure Drywall Tape with Mud

What happens here

To prevent a roll of paper drywall tape from unrolling and becoming messy, take a small amount of drywall mud from a mud pan using a putty knife. Apply this drywall mud directly to the loose end of the paper drywall tape on the outer circumference of the roll. Gently press the loose tape end into the applied mud, securing it to the rest of the roll. This creates a temporary bond that keeps the tape neatly wound until it's needed again, avoiding tangles and waste.

Goal: Prevent drywall tape from unrolling