Shine On: Care and Maintenance of Latex

You love the look of rubber... But why is yours losing its luster? How come the polish you bought for it doesn't bring out enough shine? Is your PVC starting to crack -- or, worse, is the outer layer beginning to peel off? Has your latex garment changed colors? What about losing its shape? And tears -- how do you repair them in way that prevents the split from recurring? These things have happened to us before we figured out how to care for heavy rubber, latex, PVC, vinyl, polyurethane, pleather (a.k.a. eco-leather or vegi-leather), etc. Most people use the wrong polish or lubricant on their gear without even realizing it. Come learn how to do it right (so you can gear up better for Pride)! The head of RMSF is going to lead a workshop on the proper care of these textiles. He is a great teacher who really knows his stuff. This event is the formal kick-off of a monthly rubber crafting series taking place on the third Saturday of the month, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Wicked Grounds -- hosted by RMSF and RWSF. In subsequent installments, we will learn how to make our own rubber items -- not just to wear, but to play in! In the mean time, we look forward to getting shiny with you!