Re: Elasto Seal

From: John Deluca (jdeluca@adm.schoolofvisualarts.edu)
Date: Thu Dec 16 1999 - 14:18:50 /etc/localtime


Tom,

I hate to say this, but you may want to try a trick that works with
fishing waders. Brush a light dusting of talcum powder over the coated
areas. This kills the tack and keeps them from sticking to themselves.
It isn't pretty, but it does work.
jd

Tom Ferguson wrote:

> I've been missing shooting outdoors and scenics. So, when a very
> cheap 4x5 press camera came my way I bought it. Like most "very
> cheap" things, it needed a little tender loving care.
>
> I used the "Elasto Seal" I saw mentioned on this list over the
> bellows. How long does this stuff take to dry?? Perhaps I
> should say: how long before it looses it's "tack"? Anything I
> can do to speed it up (heat?). It's been a week and the bellows
> still stick together after it's been folded up.
> --
> Tom Ferguson
> tomf2468@pipeline.com



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