The use of a portable device for applying a combination of masking tape and protective film allows the combination to be made closely adjacent or along the portion of the surface to which it is to be adhered, simplifying the handling of materials. The use of a thermally-reflective protective polymeric film also allows for easier handling of the film and tape combination.

Security article made using prismatic reflective films such that some portions of the article are transparent and reveal an image or graphics below, while some portions are reflective such that the revealed image or graphics can be viewed from only a specific narrow angle.