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Old 06-11-06, 01:53 PM
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gLOVE making

My glove is in dire need of replacing. A few years ago I hand-made mine using a cloth dusting glove, layering latex over the top (using a combo of dipping my hand straight into the latex, and a syringe to apply to specific areas) to build up thickness. It resulted in a glove that fitted perfectly and was padded in just the right areas. The most important thing is to dry each layer with a hairdryer before starting the next, so it will adhere properly and last the test of time. This was a technique "pioneered" by Stew "Parko" Parkinson of Hobart. The bonus is you can add light-fast dyes to the latex to personalise it (mine was bright pink and purple of course!). Is there anyone in Victoria who would be interested in joining me in a gLOVE making session before the Nationals? I'll look around for some materials (used Shamrock Latex last time, found in art supply stores like Dean's Art in the city).
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