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Heat shrinking PVC

Hi, I was wondering if I can use a heat gun on a low setting in order to get the stretch pvc to form to a round helmet.  I am trying to avoid using adhesive.  Any suggestions on what type of material would be best for...

scarletonthetile, May 3rd 2014 9:18:57 pm

I feel like the heat gun wouldn't work, but I have never tried that method before. Here is a tutorial about vinyl...

Michael, June 22nd 2012 8:16:40 pm

It's unclear from your description what you\'re trying to do.  Do you have an existing helmet that you want...

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newbie

Latex backing

Hi, I am a furniture manufacturer and we make a furniture for the hospitality industry. The dining chairs need fabric and they ask for latex backing. I want to understand what it is used for and how can I get this done?

Ry, October 26th 2010 6:23:37 am

A lot of people confuse latex with vinyl.  Typically you wouldn't use latex sheeting for furniture...

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newbie

no ironing...?

I drew a pattern and made a jersey mockup of a pencil skirt that fits pretty well, and now I\'m ready to use it to make a fishtail dress that looks as much like this:...

Michael, November 9th 2012 8:18:27 pm

Ironing: You can iron vinyl on low heat to get wrinkles out - just be very very careful.  If it gets too hot...

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newbie

Painting latex

I'm curious, would acrylic fabric paint be suitable for use on latex?  Would / could it be permanent?  Thanks!

latexgood, October 17th 2014 2:05:52 pm

This Is cool I'll definitely Have To Try This!

Chloe, October 6th 2013 12:18:19 pm

I've used a couple different methods to stencil or paint onto latex sheeting.1. Permanent marker: This is super...

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newbie

recommended tools and‏ design/template

what is the recommended tools needed to make a catsuit and dose anyone know where there a good design/template (the shapes that make up the catsuit, hood and anything elces) 

Chloe, October 4th 2013 9:53:05 pm

I buy my patterns at Wal-Mart or online and then modify them to my measurements.  A good rule of thumb for...

Richard, June 9th 2011 5:25:17 pm

www.stretchy.org has tutorial on measuring cutting and piecing together a catsuit...not a project 4 beginners...

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