03-01-2002, 07:09 AM
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#1 | | Senior Member
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| A little glove advice
Here's one I just found out about yesterday, when I was providing some clothing for a movie shoot.
If you buy a glove that is juuuuust a itty bit tight, and the next size up is goign to be too large..
1) Get a SPRAY BOTTLE of rubbing alcohol.
2) Spray the inside of the glove (the hand portion) with it until it gets damp. Pay particular attention to the finger enterances and across the palm.
3) Spray your weapon hand (both sides)
4) Put the glove on. Work it until it fits all the way on. You may have to spray a little more until it works.
5) Flex your hand open and closed until it loosens up, then close your hand in a fist and keep it closed until the glove dries (only a few minutes)
If done correctly, this will expand te material in the glove just enough to fit properly. It worked on one of the actors yesterday! | 
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03-09-2002, 12:32 PM
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| That's pretty interesting (and helpful)...
why does that happen?
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03-09-2002, 04:53 PM
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| [quote]Originally posted by Cap'n Dan:
<strong>That's pretty interesting (and helpful)...
why does that happen?</strong><hr></blockquote>
No idea...maybe it loosens up the material, then when it dries it holds the new shape | |
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03-10-2002, 07:21 PM
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| I'd be hesitant to use this on a leather glove that I hoped to use for the long run though. Drying out leather with alcohol doesn't seem like a good idea.
Of course, my last leather glove was a good many years ago, hehe. If I need a new cloth/synthetic one I might give this a shot, thanks for the tip! | |
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03-10-2002, 07:29 PM
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| [quote]Originally posted by Eileen:
<strong>I'd be hesitant to use this on a leather glove that I hoped to use for the long run though. Drying out leather with alcohol doesn't seem like a good idea.
Of course, my last leather glove was a good many years ago, hehe. If I need a new cloth/synthetic one I might give this a shot, thanks for the tip!</strong><hr></blockquote>
Let me know how it works out. According to the guy who gave the tip to me, he'd used it on leather gloves. | |
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03-11-2002, 06:47 PM
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#6 | | Curmudgeon-in-Chief
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| Well, a lot of leather dyes are alcohol-based, so it can't be too destructive. If this works then it's a...er...glovely idea...heh heh...
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03-11-2002, 10:04 PM
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| Since we are on the topic of leather gloves. How do you clean them? I'm sure that you can not wash them. Or can you? | |
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03-12-2002, 04:29 AM
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| [quote]Originally posted by Event Horizon:
<strong>Since we are on the topic of leather gloves. How do you clean them? I'm sure that you can not wash them. Or can you?</strong><hr></blockquote>
Saddle soap.
You can get it at shoestores.
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03-12-2002, 02:41 PM
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| Yep, saddle soap, and then a little neatsfoot oil to keep them supple. However, I find that most of my gloves just wear through before they get so dirty, sweaty and decrepit that they need cleaning, anyway...
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