Darts?

Posted by Mandy on: Nov 12th 2008 7:36:00 pm

Im currently enrolled in fashion design school at FIT - so I am well versed in making my own patterns. Though Ive never worked with latex. Question - how would I do darts? add seam allowence and glue? Or should I only use...

Lynnsinger, June 22nd 2010 9:10:20 pm

I cut a pencil skirt out on my latex and just pinned the darts together on my pattern. We shall see how it comes...

Kyle, July 22nd 2009 1:23:36 pm

Instead of cutting anything first, I would try pinching the fabric on the wrong side and marking the area around...

Where do I find valve stems for inflatables?

Posted by Kyle on: Nov 8th 2008 10:54:01 pm

Here is what I want to do:  All I want is to glue a valve stem (just like the valve stem on an inner tube)into a latex inflatable, for example, an inflatable pillow made of latex.  Where on earth can I find a valve stem...

Forrest, March 17th 2014 4:17:33 pm

I would try ebay or automotive supply warehouse's, I have cut them out of old bicycle inner tubes before, they...

Kyle, July 22nd 2009 1:15:02 pm

Thank you very much for the information!

well ventilated area

Posted by karine on: Nov 2nd 2008 8:27:29 pm

As you all know, working with latex requires a well ventilated area. Summer is gone in my area , so I can no longer open all my windows and doors when I use the glue and the solvent to clean the surface and the whole...

Michael, November 6th 2008 2:11:43 pm

I would advise keeping a top on your adhesive as much as you can.  That will keep any fumes down, and  I...

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George, December 17th 2008 1:31:36 am

how big should the blade on rotary cutter be? 20mm? 45mm? 60 mm?

glue

Posted by karine on: Jul 20th 2008 4:06:49 pm

hello!   I went to Canadian tire yesterday and asked for solvent based glue...They sold me Contact Cement from LePage , I also bought contact cement cleaner/thinner from Lepage. Will this product work on latex properly? If...

dalh2755, July 6th 2014 5:13:16 pm

rubber cement works well, and you can find it all over in canada