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Latex gluing tips?

Posted by balisane on: Aug 2nd 2014 4:58:18 am

I'm having a heck of a time getting my seams to adhere properly. I've tried several types of cement (including the solvent-based one sold here), am careful to clean and dry the latex, have tried letting the glue dry anywhere from...

JP, December 23rd 2014 2:32:39 pm

In case this thread might help someone else...Is it possible the surface of the latex has something on it that's...

latexgood, October 17th 2014 7:08:41 am

As Others Said Just Give The Solvent Based Glue Just Enough Time To Flatten Out Again. Also I'd Give The Finnished...

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Finished projects

Posted by Andre on: Jul 22nd 2014 7:55:21 am

Two shirts that I made recently. One is a black long sleeve T-shirt with transparent sleeves. Don't know why but I just love transparent sleeves. And a forest green T-shirt that I made a size smaller than what I...

Andre , September 24th 2014 4:23:34 am

You can reverse it but I just bought the black with red back because it was cheaper than just black latex.

latexgood, September 23rd 2014 6:59:46 pm

Good Good Job Making Both Of Them! Is The Transparent Black One Reversible?

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apprentice

Latex sewing

Posted by dalh2755 on: Jul 6th 2014 4:40:44 pm

Hi there! I have never worked with latex before and I am wondering if I can use a sewing machine to sew the peices together or I have to use the adhisive. Thanks,Hannah Rose

latexgood, September 23rd 2014 6:26:49 pm

Sorry To Say But You Can't Use A Sewing Machine On Latex As It Will Tare Very Easy When It Gets Stretched.

Andre , July 17th 2014 2:14:42 am

The only way is to glue it. It is actually simple once you get the hang of it. I would recommend the solvent based...

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New at this, latex thickness question

Posted by Sinsual on: Jun 9th 2014 9:34:50 am

Hi there, I want to attempt to make myself a latex top. Ive never worked with latex before. I want it to be tight at the bust and flowy at the hips, a bit like the top in the pic.What thickness latex should i get? ...