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how do i put 2 gloves together and make the seal between the two wateright?
i know this is a strange question but i am working on a project and i need to fill a glove with mineral oil and then put another glove inside of that glove so the oil surrounds the hand. the problem i am having with this is the seal i am trying to make it with hot glue by putting the 2 gloves around a cup then putting a ring of hot glue around the inner glove then folding down the lower glove. my first attempt failed and my second has multiple holes that are hard to patch. any ideas on how to do this easily? i only have four gloves 2 for practice and 2 for the prototype which will enter a competition on the 26th.
PS: i am kinda in a hurry i have until the 23rd to get this project done.
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Best Answer 8 years ago
Use silicone RTV as a vinyl glue or a sylgard Elastomer kit.
Hot glue is too hot as you have found.
A
Answer 8 years ago
Ok I will look into that do you have a suggestion for a better way to apply the glue?
8 years ago
I'd try silicone
Answer 8 years ago
Ok it turns out I have one more day to finish this project which is tonight...how do u recommend I apply the silicone should I put it in a disposable cup and use a cu-tip to apply it ir just take the tube and squeeze it on?
Answer 8 years ago
I'd squeeze a bead on. Try on some of your scrap first to make sure it bonds. Rubber solution cement might be better
Answer 8 years ago
I can confirm it does bond but should I apply it?
Answer 8 years ago
Like I said, squeeze a bead on. If you do that, you can make sure you get a perfect ring of glue to bond. I'd probably want to put a rubber band around the joint to make sure its all squeezed together.
Steve
Answer 8 years ago
Ok ill see if I have some
8 years ago
Hot glue would not be my choice for anything waterproof. It generally doesn't work for anything really flexible, either.
I think you need more gloves. Take them with you when you buy adhesive. Most adhesives will tell you what they are good for on the package.
I've patched rubber gloves (the kind for washing dishes) with electrical tape. The patch has been waterproof for years. I don't know how it would stand up to mineral oil.
Ummm.... are you really looking for an oil-proof rather that waterproof solution?
Answer 8 years ago
Yes oil proof sorry
8 years ago
Get a tube of neoprene repair adhesive for repairing wet suits. You can get it at surf and scuba supply stores. I've used it to repair several different types of synthetic rubber including latex neck and wrist seals. I even used it to patch a cut in a bicycle inner tube and it works great.
The stuff I used was called 'Black Witch' but there are numerous other brands available.
Answer 8 years ago
That wouldn't work as I live in the loser corner of Washington there isn't any surf shops
Answer 8 years ago
Buy it online.
Answer 8 years ago
As I stated earlier I have until the 23rd ti get this done shipping isn't fast enough
8 years ago
It would help if you told us what the gloves are made of...