Removing rubber cement!

[Patrice]

Hi there!

I know, it's been a while since i didn't post anything here, but, im back to leather working and i'm making on a leather pouch for a friend of mine

Ok, let's get to the point. I've applied a thin layer of tandy's rubber cement (made by Barge) on the bakside of my pouch and stick it to a piece of thick (1/4") piece of plastic to avoid the stretching of my leather.

Then, after tooling the piece, i remove the leather, but, the backside is still tacky and cover with cement. I dont want to line the piece and was wondering what can i do to remove the rubber cement?

I dont have cement thinner and was seeking a way to remove this mess.

Any comment will be appreciated!

Glad to be here with you again

Patrice

[Jordan]

You might try one of those large gum type erasers that art stores have for removing resist used when painting.

[yaklady]

I hate to say it, but you are most likely "stuck" with the stickiness. I have fought with this type of thing, and the best cure is prevention. Next time use packaging tape on the back instead. It will sometimes leave a little sticky, but for the most part it comes right off. You may want to line this one! Find some really thin pigskin. It's usually not too expensive.

Kathy

[Rawhide]

You can probably sand it off with some sandpaper.

However, next time, when you use rubber cement, place a couple of coats on the mounting surface only. Let dry between coats. Don't put any on your leather.

Once dry, place the leather on it and adhere it from the center out. Then when you finish tooling, you can remove it and have no adhesive on the leather.

The same thing basically happens with the packing tape. the adhesive is on the tape only.

M.

[rhall]

Acetone will remove the barges, use it sparringly and clean the leather w/h20 and detergent ,allow to dry completely before finishing!

[Patrice]

Many thanks!

As usual, im doing my thing in the last moment, so i don't thing i will have time to go out and buy thin pigskin..

I will try eraser and acetone and if nothing works, well, i'll just cover the back with some chrome tan leather (about 4once) that i have!

I will keep you in touch and informed about how my project work

[fishguy]

If it is not soaked in, use a "rubber cement pickup". It looks like an eraser and can be found at art or stationary stores

[Patrice]

If it is not soaked in, use a "rubber cement pickup". It looks like an eraser and can be found at art or stationary stores

I just call my nearest art store and they have those rubber cement eraser. I will go after my work and buy some of them!

Again, many, many thanks!

[carr52]

I've been using blue painters tape. It works to prevent stretching but can be kind of a booger to get off some times. I think I'll try the packing tape or cement on the work surface only method. Thanks for the help and ideas.

Tom

[stelmackr]

I don't have cement thinner and was seeking a way to remove this mess.

The residue can be removed with a piece of crepe. Crepe stuff is what some shoe soles are made of. You see it in casual shoes--like boat shoes. I've got a piece I had for years and the more I use it the better it works. It's kind of like an art gum eraser, but much tougher. If you can't find it I'll send you a piece. I think it is also used to clean grinding wheels. Below is a picture of my ancient piece of crepe and along side is just a piece from a crepe sole (still virgin).

Bob Stelmack

Edited March 13, 2009 by stelmackr

[Patrice]

Hi!

Finally, i have redone the back of the pocuh! Since actone went trough the front, the pouch was cover with streaking. But, i like the new thing much better! Picture will follow soon!

[esantoro]

Hi there!

I know, it's been a while since i didn't post anything here, but, im back to leather working and i'm making on a leather pouch for a friend of mine

Ok, let's get to the point. I've applied a thin layer of tandy's rubber cement (made by Barge) on the bakside of my pouch and stick it to a piece of thick (1/4") piece of plastic to avoid the stretching of my leather.

Then, after tooling the piece, i remove the leather, but, the backside is still tacky and cover with cement. I dont want to line the piece and was wondering what can i do to remove the rubber cement?

I dont have cement thinner and was seeking a way to remove this mess.

Any comment will be appreciated!

Glad to be here with you again

I had meant to post a long time ago. Tea tree oil has become useful in removing glue residue.

Ed

Patrice