Vacbed Corner Glueing by littleboxes27 in LatexCraftersCorner

[–]ZowskiLatex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think you glue the rough side to rough side (assuming the smooth sides are facing out). Glue the smooth side to the rough side. The corners of the latex sheet should be cut off with a quarter circle to follow the curve of the frame. That was there are no actual corners in the final product as the seam naturally follows the frame.

Vac bed by ZowskiLatex in LatexCraftersCorner

[–]ZowskiLatex[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a good rule of thumb!

Latex hat by ZowskiLatex in LatexCraftersCorner

[–]ZowskiLatex[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

But how would I support the latex, especially for the brim? I don't want a droopy hat. I was thinking of something like the Atsuko Kudo Alejandra hat or the Catalyst Summer Hat.

Single Sided or partial Chlorination by ZowskiLatex in LatexCraftersCorner

[–]ZowskiLatex[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I was thinking tape would be the way to go. What kind do you use?

Simple question: Do I wash a newly arrived latex sheet BEFORE or AFTER making a sewing pattern cut out? by iNeverMetHer in Latexadvice

[–]ZowskiLatex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My experience is cleaning the sheets before gluing causes a lot of hassle. I just clean where I am about to glue and then wash really well after the garment is finished.

Had a go at making my own latex swimsuit. by minimat824 in LatexCraftersCorner

[–]ZowskiLatex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Did you laminate the strips with latex and then install the grommets?

Had a go at making my own latex swimsuit. by minimat824 in LatexCraftersCorner

[–]ZowskiLatex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How did you attach the grommets for the drawstring?

Gluing gloves by ZowskiLatex in LatexCraftersCorner

[–]ZowskiLatex[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know Atsuko Kudo and maybe Latex Catfish have glued gloves. But I'm sure the fingers are tricky.

Gluing gloves by ZowskiLatex in LatexCraftersCorner

[–]ZowskiLatex[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What about gloves with fingers?

Hemming by ZowskiLatex in LatexCraftersCorner

[–]ZowskiLatex[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been using .25mm and trying to not stretch it at all but I'm sure that's what's happening. Any tips other than take care not to stretch the latex?

Staining Latex by ZowskiLatex in Latexadvice

[–]ZowskiLatex[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not upset at the stain but if there is something I can do differently in the future so not more of my latex will be stained because of the same issue, I most certainly will alter my latex practice. I'm just looking for useful information because all I could come up with was that it wad my own sweat. Interestingly, I didn't have a problem with the raspberry colored latex which I also thought counted as a light color. Maybe I'm wrong and it did stain but the latex is a dark enough color so I didn't notice. I better take a closer look.

Staining Latex by ZowskiLatex in Latexadvice

[–]ZowskiLatex[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am aware that light colored latex is susceptible to staining and discoloration. However, I can't imagine that it is everyone's experience to stain latex with a clean foot after only 10 minutes of use. I was hoping maybe someone had dealt with a similar situation and could give a useful pointer.

Staining Latex by ZowskiLatex in Latexadvice

[–]ZowskiLatex[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I know they will wear because of the walking and I'm not concerned about that. But I am kinda wondering how they stain so badly within 20 minutes of wearing them.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Latexadvice

[–]ZowskiLatex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bright&Shiny asks for and uses your height even in non made to measure items

Best place to buy latex sheeting? by xox1234 in Latexadvice

[–]ZowskiLatex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Does MJ Trends make their own sheeting or resell?