Latex leggings how-to

Latex Kitty in Copenhagen writes in with her tutorial on working sheet latex into leggings. I've never worked with the stuff, but apparently there are some special techniques involved including de-powdering and gluing together your very own pair of super-shiny leggings.

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Takuan

sexist
dbarak

Hmmm, looks like a great breeding ground for crotch rot.

Is talc really carcinogenic?
valdis

Takuan: Spazzm’s comment can hardly be called “sexist” when the comment never actually identifies a gender – merely implying that the receptionist is one that you find “sexy” and “of the appropriate gender” (whatever that may be for your personal preferences).

Now, talking about *ageist*, there’s a whole lotta wrong in the comment. ;)
Takuan

http://www.preventcancer.com/consumers/cosmetics/talc.htm
Nword

Takuan, everything causes cancer.. although most everything points to talc being a risk as an inhaled powder, there’s nothing that has definitely linked talc to anything besides lung cancer in miners (who deal with unfiltered talc including silica and asbestos).

http://www.cancer.org/docroot/cri/content/cri_2_6x_talcum_powder_and_cancer.asp

Though I guess I’ll have a look for cornstarch based powders for my socks. Wouldn’t want toe cancer.
airship

I would look like a string of sausages in those things.
TheStockroom

These leggings are surprisngly versatile, even for someone who hasn’t really worn latex before. http://www.stockroom.com and http://www.syren.com are great resources for latex info, care and fetish fashion.
Teller

That, is Laytex.
dbarak

@ #30 posted by Takuan

Hmmm… talc/asbestos – that would get rid of that burning sensation…
Takuan

speciesist
Jarvik7

fapfapfap
robulus

Oh God this is so domestic and boring. But its my civic duty…

Ahem. Please note that cornstarch, while not a suspected carcinogen like talc, still poses a significant inhalation risk to infants and children, and should not be used or kept in their presence.

/public health message
Takuan

surely you mean: “pafsquickungggshhhhhpafsquickungggshhhhpafsquickungggshhh?
pinkeeestrange

You actually have to lube yourself up to get into those things.

True Story.
Jarvik7

I stand corrected.
pAULbOWEN

Given the likely effect of rubber strides on mimsy freshness, I find it amusing that this post comes right after Pong Museum.
Cyberwasteland

*drools*

What? Comment? … later.

*continues drooling*
zuzu

can’t you just exude the appropriate molecule?

I’m merely exchanging long protein strings. If you can think of a simpler way, I’d like to hear it.
Takuan

lube? baby powder not enough?
StudioRobot

Takuan, as much as i love you, you have forever ruined the freshness of my testicles.

My girlfriend is going to be sooooo stoked.
Bekah

leggings..pfft.. I want her jacket!

Takuan – it might be normal business attire – it would depend what your business at the time was.
pinkeeestrange

Yep. Silicone-based lube is the best for the job.

FYI.
Takuan

there, there. There are testicular alternatives. I am quite sure that harmless cornstarch carries similar hydrophilic properties and conveys the added advantage of pre-breading them if your spouse is in the final stages of mating season. (I recommend a good quality, cold-pressed, non -blended olive oil from a reputable purveyor. The kind you are pleased to refer to as “extra-virgin” for some perverse reason)
Takuan

can’t you just exude the appropriate molecule?
BlackPanda

*approves*

p.s. talcum powder
- Antinous / Moderator
  
  Talc is carcinogenic and is especially known for causing cancers of the private parts. Lube good. Penectomy bad.
Takuan

is anyone else also disappointed in the model’s choice of foot wear?
- Antinous / Moderator
  
  Very. They’re practically flats.
robulus

What, we can exude molecules on demand now? Why wasn’t I told? I want to exude something minty.
minTphresh

shrink-to-fit with a hair dryer?
arkizzle

MinT @ 3 nails it for me..

Nasty.
Tenn

I’ve already got pleather pants, but these would be even better for Rocky Horror parties!
Brainspore

I wonder how all those female superheroes make it to crime scenes fast enough if it takes so much effort for them to get into costume.

Then again, if I was a villain I might wait around just to see Black Cat show up.
Takuan

upon reflection, the talc issue does elicit memories of the Taisho Emperor debacle. You may recall that the Showa Emperor gained ascendancy in part to the lamentable display of madness by his predecessor. Scrolled up the Imperial copy of the day’s program at a very public function and held it telescope-fashion to the eye while proclaiming “Miru-miru!” Turns out the wet nurse of his youth had indulged the court fashion of the time with heavy application of white lead based cosmetic to her bosum. Or so it is told.
Takuan

what’s wrong with walking through a dip-tank?
minTphresh

also, it takes a special kind of woman to wear those with the matching heels. digits?
Gary61

shiny, shiny.
prodpoke

oooh shiny. but probably extremely uncomfortable to wear around.
mdh

Takuan, you’re Harkonnen, aren’t you?
Takuan

see? now,why couldn’t THAT be normal business attire?
Takuan

(curse these suspensors!)
Miss Jess

Gorgeous. Thanks for the link to a super cool blog! I’ve always wanted to experiment with making little latex costumes and such.
Daemon

Step 1: Buy a bunch of liquid latex, and a brush
Step 2: Apply in a few coats.
Step 3: Done.
cortana

Get Obama to wear them in the Oval Office, then they’ll be considered OK!
Falcon_Seven

@32 – Torgo’s Executive Powder – “That soothes the fire!”
I can’t stop drooling over those smooth, slick, gams!
markfrei

There story is you cannot get the better glues in the US because they are toxic – so we are told the best latex wear comes from abroad since the seams are better.
Linds

MOAR plz
Jarvik7

@Takuan:

I think the mental problems of some of the royal family has a lot more to do with the lack of genetic diversity/keeping-it-in-the-family.
spazzm

#6, have you seen normal businesspeople?

*shudder*

The sexy young receptionist, maybe, but not the 58-year old CEO.
wackyvorlon

I recommend joining fetlife, there’s quite a few fans of latex there. There’s also the recently minted RubberCast podcast:

http://web.me.com/latexninja
Anonymous

The model is wearing lowish heels because any minute now she is going to have to run fast from all you leering drooling types! ;)