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EYELET / GROMMETS WITH LATEX

Posted by pagetmillard on: Jan 21st 2021 9:56:46 pm

Hello,I saw a few questions on here about using eyelets / grommets with latex, I have experimented a little bit with this, but every time I use a grommet with latex at least one hole rips a little bit and the whole piece is...

JP, August 4th 2021 6:46:58 pm

For quality stainless grommets, I use C S Osborne, a high quality industrial grommet manufacturer.  They're...

pollysuperstar, July 20th 2021 4:36:56 pm

Soak the cotton tape in rubber cement then hang the strip to dry completely. Then sandwich it between two layers...

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newbie

Latex and Eyelets help!

Posted by sevvven on: Jan 9th 2021 7:51:47 am

Hi!I've been adding eyelets to my pieces, but because they are made of brass they stain the latex. I can't find any stainless steal eyelets anywhere... wondering if there's another suggestion or a way round this problem??I really...

pagetmillard, January 22nd 2021 10:58:27 am

Hi!Thank you so much for both suggestions - Have you tried the eyelets from Mj? They look sturdy enough, but...

Chloe, January 22nd 2021 9:22:38 am

Not sure if you're aware, but MJTrends offers non-brass...

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apprentice

Latex Adhesive

Posted by Timdaytemp on: Nov 9th 2020 11:04:00 am

Hi,I have been using the latex adhesive from MJ Trends and simply cannot get it to stick they way it should. I have used alcohol to clean the surface prior to sticking. Have rolled it properly, allowed it to cure etc. I have even...

pollysuperstar, July 20th 2021 4:39:30 pm

You don't use alcohol to clean it you need to use a heptane solvent, AKA rubber cement thinners.

Chloe, November 9th 2020 12:07:50 pm

Hi Tim,Can you share photos of your seams that came apart?  That might shed some light on what is...

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newbie

Patterning Catsuit

Posted by ethanhemphill on: Oct 8th 2020 9:46:03 pm

HI!! I am wanting to do a look of rupaul from the intro of drag race and want to make the catsuit myself with pink latex. I am worried however about patterning it myself. I am an intermediate sewer and have patterned a few things...

LolaLiu, November 1st 2020 2:38:51 pm

That's great you decided to make it by yourself. I think there is no extra special stuff that you might need....

Chloe, October 9th 2020 4:20:52 pm

Hi Ethan,A catsuit is an ambitious project.  I'd recommend either checking out the men's custom-fit catsuit...

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newbie

Attaching latex sheeting to foam board and polyurethane

Posted by Reannimator on: Aug 23rd 2019 1:30:01 am

Hi there! I'm new to the material and was hoping for some guidance for an art project. First, I need to bond latex sheeting to foam board. The latex sheeting would attach to a layer of paper that covers the half-inch thick...

Chloe, August 23rd 2019 9:09:14 am

Weldwood doesn't specifically mention rubber, however, it seems like it might work since it does mention bonding...

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