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Muslin fabric?

Posted by Kitty on: Jun 4th 2012 4:07:12 pm

Any suggestions on what would be a suitable "test" material to try out a pattern in before cutting it in latex? What would have a similar stretch?    

Michael, June 22nd 2012 8:10:41 pm

Any 4-way stretch material that you can pick up on the cheap.  The amount of stretch you need in a test...

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Adhering other elements to latex sheeting

Posted by kelsey on: May 21st 2012 9:44:39 pm

Basically what I want to do with my project is use .20 mm transparent latex sheeting, and glue glitter onto it.  Originally, I was thinking that I would cover 2 large pieces of latex sheeting in glue, lay down my glitter and...

Michael, June 22nd 2012 8:19:16 pm

You can buy glitter that comes in a spray can.  You spray it and it comes out with adhesive on it. ...

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newbie

Latex Wieghts

Posted by agentstilletto on: Apr 21st 2012 8:55:16 pm

Hi, I am new at making latex and was wondering about thickness/wieght?  What wieght is good for stockings and what wieght would be good for a dress or catsuit? Thanks in advance!

Chloe, October 4th 2013 10:14:37 pm

I would recommend .20mm or .35mm for stockings.  Anything thicker and the stockings will be more like...

DCRubberGuy, April 24th 2012 3:39:25 pm

Hi - on the site here there is information along with a video tutorial about the different thicknesses/weights of...

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Metal Snaps for Latex

Posted by DCRubberGuy on: Mar 21st 2012 9:27:06 am

Hi everyone, Can someone recommend a company that sells good quality metal snaps and snap fasteners. I want to apply snaps to a latex rubber jacket that I'm creating. Thanks for any help. DCRG

Steve F, March 11th 2013 9:30:18 am

Stainless steel snaps are available from Mcmaster Carr, they will not bother your latex and there is no nickle...

Antony , March 29th 2012 6:07:01 am

I always go on Ebay for metal snaps. Make sure to buy ones that don't have any brass in them,you can only get the...

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Using sewing patterns for latex

Posted by Renee on: Feb 27th 2012 4:05:19 pm

How do you use regular sewing patterns for making latex clothing? Can you just use them like you would with cloth or do you need to make any adjustments? Fitting? Do the seam allowences matter?

Richard, January 28th 2014 6:27:42 am

the pattern shool site is down....But it can still be accessed...

DCRubberGuy, March 16th 2012 10:16:40 am

Hi there, You can use patterns for 'regular' clothes, but if you want them to be tight fitting - like for a...

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