Date: Fri, 16 Jul 1999 17:30:36 -0400
From: heyhoot-AT-mindspring.com (Christopher Hudert)
Subject: Re: PUPT: tricks with neoprene?


Hi Monica,
 Were you on the crit for the past long threads on neoprene?  If not you
can check the arcives or email me directly, I've saved most of it and can
send it as an attatchment.  Also, more exact questions would be helpful and
easier to answer than general as there is so much to share.  As to joining
pieces - if you don't need them to move you can join with a patch of
neoprene and fabric, or using an epoxy putty.  If they are to move you can
create a soft or hard hinge depending on the need.  Ah, I should mention
that the method of joining pieces depends on the strength needed as well.
  Distorting can be done before the neoprene dries/hardens through a
variety of methods. A ballon inflated inside, stuffing, squashing, using
wire or other things to hold the position until it hardens, etc.  I
personally have not done too much distortion after the piece has hardened
past a couple of days, but I understand Jim G has thru heating the piece
with a heat gun or oven.  Email him for more info if needed, I'm sure he
will help.
 Are you going to the Seattle fest?  Jim will be doing a workshop there.




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