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Will The Solvent Based Latex Adhesive Stretch?

Posted by Clementinebabe on: Jul 30th 2019 2:52:30 pm

Hi! I'm new to working with latex, and if you aren't supposed to sew it, will the adhesive still stretch with the material? I'm hoping it will! If the solvent base wouldn't would the ammonia base stretch? Thank you so much!

Chloe, July 30th 2019 4:52:07 pm

Yes, the solvent based and the ammonia based latex adhesive both stretch along with the latex. That is the...

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apprentice

glitter latex

Posted by natisavonhart on: Jun 8th 2019 3:30:19 am

while i understand that for there to be glitter in a latex sheet, it needs to be in the mix before being processed- i wonder if there is any possible way to add it after the fact. would anybody know? thank you.

natisavonhart, June 15th 2019 12:33:13 am

hello JP. thank you for another response. i was hoping to cover a piece of latex thats about 1 yard long and...

JP, June 15th 2019 12:04:50 am

How large of an area are you wanting to spray?For a large surface, I use an electric sprayer designed for latex...

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apprentice

great solution for gluing even seams

Posted by natisavonhart on: Jun 7th 2019 10:56:53 pm

hello! i believe i have found a great alternative for gluing down latex seams. i have seen people using glue spreaders to which they then have to cut in half. an alternative to this is using food tester spoons! i have found a...