Introduction to the course
Chapters
Introduction to the course
⁕ With a few examples of my earlier work
Natural latex
⁕ Where latex comes from and about its environmental benefits
⁕ Examples of what you can do with latex
About latex sheets
⁕ Understanding how the different thicknesses look and feel. The advantages and disadvantages
⁕ What is the best latex for your specific project
About glue
⁕ Why you should use liquid latex as glue
⁕ Finding the right glue viscosity to make strong and professional seams
⁕ Best practices to work with glue and which tools are best for you
2 GETTING THE PATTERN PIECES READY
The pattern
⁕ Printing and preparing the complementary pattern
Cutting latex
⁕ Copying the pattern to your latex sheet
⁕ Useful tips for cutting with a roller cutter
Preparing before gluing
⁕ How to avoid mistakes when assembling
3 ASSEMBLING
Gluing
⁕ How to get a consistent seam
⁕ Avoiding mistakes and how to solve them when they happen
⁕ Protecting the dried seams to make it easier to assemble
Assembling
⁕ The right touch and amount of pressure
⁕ How to fix any flaws that might occur when assembling your creation
Reinforcing the hems
⁕ Best industry practice
⁕ How to make extra strong seams
4 CARING FOR YOUR DESIGN
Final treatments
⁕ Talc or silicone oil and why
⁕ Alternatives
Care instructions
⁕ Washing your latex by hand or machine
⁕ How to store your latex to make sure your design lasts for many years
Outro
⁕ Examples of how you can style the tank top
⁕ What’s next in your latex design journey
Which Tools Do You Need?
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