Talcum, french chalk or baby powder (unscented) is a white powder which is used for dressing up in latex clothing, it lubricate it and makes it easier to put on.
When making your own latex clothing, it will prevent part from sticking together which shouldn’t. For example, if you just glued a really nice seam you can put some powder on the seam, to prevent any excess glue from sticking to the latex sheet. This is way easier than having to pull things apart afterward, especially if you use very thin latex or are a beginner.
Supplies for latex clothing, Tools for making latex January 20th 2009
April 17th, 2009 at %I:%M %p
Is there an other possibility then talc-powder, because i’m allergic with it.
May 6th, 2009 at %I:%M %p
Phu, that is a hard one… if you mean to keep the seams apart. But what I could recommend you is to have some strips of household folie around and lie that on the seams. It has the same effect and doesnt mess up your working space. I used it in my zipper tutorial, just check the pictures.
For dressing up, you could use the waterbased silicone oil from pjur.
May 8th, 2009 at %I:%M %p
Thanks for your replay. I’m ashamed to confirm, that i have just overseen this foil in your tutorial. The silicone oil is a very good alternative to talc and i think it is used with condoms and variety of powderfree surgical gloves
May 10th, 2009 at %I:%M %p
Dont be ashamed. Thats fine and its always good to ask. Glad to help.