Postings Michael has participated in:

Halloween is coming.. what are you making?

Posted on: Nov 11th 2016 10:37:34 am

Wow - that's an amazing outfit!  Did you make the leggings from metallic-black...

Latex Thigh Highs

Posted on: May 7th 2014 10:16:45 pm

I've had luck by cutting apart a tight fitting sock and working backwards from...

Latex clothing patterns

Posted on: Oct 22nd 2013 10:15:03 pm

Sewingpatterns.com usually has a lot to choose from.  A quick search resulted...

Thinner for rubber cement

Posted on: Mar 11th 2013 9:36:00 am

If you are using MJTrends solvent adhesive they recently added a thinner for the...

Latex shine

Posted on: Feb 13th 2013 8:32:45 pm

Typically you would only shine the outside of the garment.  It is safe to use...

ironing vinyl fabric

Posted on: Nov 9th 2012 8:18:27 pm

Ironing: You can iron vinyl on low heat to get wrinkles out - just be very very...

metals that are safe to use with latex

Posted on: Nov 9th 2012 8:01:30 pm

Stainless steal is safe to use with latex.   Copper and nickel will definitely...

waterproof latex adhesive

Posted on: Nov 9th 2012 7:56:27 pm

MJTrends sells a waterproof latex adhesive...

pattern for high neck

Posted on: Nov 9th 2012 7:52:12 pm

I would look for a wetsuit pattern.  They typically fit tight and have a high...

Boning / shaping cleavage

Posted on: Nov 9th 2012 7:49:12 pm

From the picture you included it looks like there is some serious boning and support...

gluing latex trim

Posted on: Nov 9th 2012 7:41:53 pm

Are you using adhesive on both the trim and the target garment?  I have...

adhesive for latex

Posted on: Nov 2nd 2012 3:15:10 pm

MJTrends has 2 types of glue for latex to latex...

Gluing glitter to latex

Posted on: Jun 22nd 2012 8:19:16 pm

You can buy glitter that comes in a spray can.  You spray it and it comes out...

Shrink wrapping vinyl fabric

Posted on: Jun 22nd 2012 8:16:40 pm

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

Best material for a vest

Posted on: Jun 22nd 2012 8:11:53 pm

Based on your description I would go with patent vinyl.  It\'s got a very high...

Test fabric for latex

Posted on: Jun 22nd 2012 8:10:41 pm

Any 4-way stretch material that you can pick up on the cheap.  The amount of...

Latex in public

Posted on: Feb 4th 2012 8:34:48 pm

I have convinced my partner to wear latex in public by going out wih a latex pencil...

Stretch vinyl

Posted on: Feb 4th 2012 8:09:47 pm

The 4-way stretch vinyl is in stock.  You can view the amount in stock on the...

Gluing latex to vinyl

Posted on: Jan 3rd 2012 10:24:30 pm

Technically you can glue any substrate to any other kind of substrate especially if...

Vinyl adhesive

Posted on: Jan 3rd 2012 10:22:01 pm

The vinyl adhesive has no latex in it.  It will flex with the material and does...

1980s latex

Posted on: Dec 28th 2011 7:47:23 pm

I've never seen a vinyl garment with melted seams or baby powder used to keep it...

latex and zippers

Posted on: Dec 6th 2011 7:11:11 pm

What type of glue did you use?  After you applied a few coats of glue to the...

Powder on latex sheeting

Posted on: Nov 18th 2011 9:42:58 am

The white streaks are most likely talcum powder.  The powder is used to keep...

latex gauge for summer dress

Posted on: Apr 20th 2011 9:07:45 am

I'd recommend anything from .30mm to .50mm.  As a beginner you'll find the...

Gluing zipper ends

Posted on: Apr 20th 2011 9:03:22 am

I've had similar problems and the best way I've found to solve it is to use a tiny...

Beginner questions

Posted on: Apr 20th 2011 8:48:41 am

You can\'t fit a latex garment using latex.  If you need to perform a fitting...

latex hem

Posted on: Nov 10th 2010 12:46:34 pm

The way I\'ve seen professional latex garments made and the way that I\'ve always...

Adhering latex to matte vinyl

Posted on: Nov 10th 2010 12:32:55 pm

I want to create a top that has an open back.  The front will be made from the...

writing on latex

Posted on: Nov 10th 2010 12:19:26 pm

Honestly I didn\'t test the area.  I just tried to be as gentle as...

Painting 4-way stretch vinyl

Posted on: Aug 27th 2010 10:24:47 am

Is it possible to paint the 4-way stretch vinyl?  I\'d like to add some custom...

New stretch vinyl colors

Posted on: Aug 27th 2010 6:55:04 am

Purple is one of the initial colors that we plan on adding.  We also anticipate...

Careful cutting

Posted on: Aug 22nd 2010 11:01:34 pm

The most frequent issue that causes a rip next to a seam is a nick that occurred...

Stretch vinyl fabric

Posted on: May 3rd 2010 9:53:08 am

4-way stretch pvc is a great choice for a catsuit.  You should not have any...

latex sheeting glue

Posted on: Apr 6th 2010 6:43:23 am

Use a flat fell seam and either of our latex sheeting glue will result in a bond...

Motorcycle seat

Posted on: Feb 15th 2010 10:08:10 am

I would recommend that you checkout the snakeskin...

Snakeskin for trim

Posted on: Feb 6th 2010 9:17:38 pm

Yes, you could use the black and bronze faux snakeskin for swimwear trim.  It...

Glue for latex sheeting

Posted on: Jan 6th 2010 6:35:06 pm

The ammonia based glue is not flammable as it is water based.  Yes, you can...