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Latex Paw Pads... Experiment to success.
15 years ago
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I recently began experimenting with latex paw pads to replace my original ones.
The first version of my paw pads were cut from felt and sewn on. Unhappy how quickly they wore out giving high fives and hugs, I began searching for something more durable. I found some soft leather, cut new pads, and glued them on to the felt. They were very durable, but looked kind of ugly after only a couple of washes. On to the next one...
Liquid Latex! Following advice about construction from Koisnake's livejournal, I made some pads. They turned out very nice. Attaching them was tricky. normals glues are too hard, and peel off the latex when it stretches. After revisiting where i got the latex from, and asking advice, it was suggested to use the liquid latex as glue, and some cautionary tips came with it.
Finally, after following tutorials, taking advice, and washing the paws, they turned out and held up great.
Man I love these things!
The first version of my paw pads were cut from felt and sewn on. Unhappy how quickly they wore out giving high fives and hugs, I began searching for something more durable. I found some soft leather, cut new pads, and glued them on to the felt. They were very durable, but looked kind of ugly after only a couple of washes. On to the next one...
Liquid Latex! Following advice about construction from Koisnake's livejournal, I made some pads. They turned out very nice. Attaching them was tricky. normals glues are too hard, and peel off the latex when it stretches. After revisiting where i got the latex from, and asking advice, it was suggested to use the liquid latex as glue, and some cautionary tips came with it.
Finally, after following tutorials, taking advice, and washing the paws, they turned out and held up great.
Man I love these things!
