Liquid Latex Body Cosmetic and Fluorescent Liquid Latex may be used to coat almost anything, but it is not removable from fibrous materials, especially carpets!!! So be careful during the application process. Plan ahead to avoid getting liquid latex on any fabric that you don't intend to coat.
When using liquid latex on a fibrous material, the liquid latex will tend to flow both around, and through, the individual fibers of the material. The latex will adhere very firmly, so consider any use of the products on fabric to be permanent.
To intentionally coat any fabric, you may either dip it, splash liquid latex on it, or paint it using an inexpensive sponge brush. Do not use a filament or bristle-type brush because the liquid latex will cause the brush filaments to stick together, leaving unsightly brush marks in the latex coating. Make sure that the liquid latex is forced into all the cavities (spaces) between the fabric fibers. Let the first coat of latex sink thoroughly into the material, and allow adequate time to dry. Apply as many additional coats of liquid latex that you feel you need to complete the surface texturing that you desire. Also, be
careful of ‘runs’ in the latex, since they will not disappear in the final product.
When fabric is coated with liquid latex, it becomes much stiffer. Also, you will find that certain fabrics coat much better than others, depending on the material, the weave, etc. Fabrics with loose fit (like most T-shirts) are not very good candidates for coating because the material tends to stretch out of shape, and then retains that unnatural shape as the latex dries. Lycra, and other stretch fabrics, may be coated with liquid latex, and are great for making tight, form-fit permanent latex garments. Dense fabrics like denim and tight-woven fabrics, also coat very well and provide exceptional results. Nylon and other non-stretch thin synthetics will coat well if the Liquid Latex soaks thoroughly through the fabric.
Before you try liquid latex on any fabric, however, you should first test a small swatch of the fabric, or test a part of the garment where it won't show, to determine how well the liquid latex coats the material. It's also best to use at least two coats on any fabric to create a glossy final appearance.
Note:
Because
Liquid Latex Body Cosmetic and Fluorescent Liquid Latex polymerize by the bonding of sulfur molecules in the latex proteins, any materials which are adversely affected by the presence of sulfur will eventually become corroded by the liquid latex coating. Metals such as iron and copper (and their derivatives) react strongly with rubber forming sulfur compounds. On the other hand, liquid latex will not attack aluminum or stainless steel, nor will it react with most forms of plastic. Before you use our Liquid Latex Body Cosmetic and Fluorescent Liquid Latex on a fabric or other material, we strongly recommend that you first perform a test to determine the results of use on that type of surface.
