construction:materials:latex

Latex

This is a very interesting thing to use, as it's got quite a few uses. It can be in liquid form, for you to spread over something, or already in sheet form, for you to create something from it.

There are those who are allergic to latex, in its various forms. Sometimes it doesn't take much contact for that person to react to it. Reactions can be as mild as a rash on the skin, to as severe as anaphylactic shock, requiring a hospital visit. This is when the body reacts so violently, so severely, that it just shuts down. It is your responsibility to communicate with the other person about this issue. If in doubt, go to a doctor who can test you for this allergy. It may be expensive, but compare that to an emergency room visit.

In its sheet form, people have been known to make rubber catsuits, rubber sheet covers, etc, out of it, as well as using it to cover things. It comes in various thicknesses, from 1/8“ and up.

The liquid form is the most fun to work with. You can easily find this in most craft stores, some fabric stores, adult stores, and at times in hardware stores. It does help to have a bit of ventilation around, as the ammonia in it can be a bit strong. Makeup grade, also known as cosmetic grade, can be found, though a little harder to find. This can be found in the costume shops, if you ask. It's also known as Duo, found in most beauty supply shops. If not Duo, then look for eyelash adhesive. This is nearly the same as Duo, allowing you to apply fake eyelashes.

Those who love liquid latex have at times been known with their partner to cover themselves in the stuff, from the neck down. This is a very time consuming and messy job to do.

This same stuff has been known to make facial and full-head masks.

Coloring it is sometimes a patience-testing job. It's usually a mixture of one part of liquid latex and one part of colored acrylic paint. If you don't wish to do that, head to your local adult store, and they'll usually have the colored ones, though a bit overpriced.

However, once the latex has dried, that's it. You cannot make it liquid after this. It's now impervious to most things out there, though there will be some oils that will eat and destroy it. Mineral oil, vaseline, and related petroleum products will do this. However, castor oil, silicone oil, and water won't, thus the use of castor oil and water based makeups.

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