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I don't have any Flexament, and it isn't available locally. Are there any alternatives? Thanks.

 

Ron

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Good Day,

 

Softex or Plasti_dip. I prefer Plasti-Dip. Same thing as Softex - but half the price. Comes in colors too. Check with local hardware or online at www.quiltershusband.com

 

Steelie

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I use shoo goo.

Thin it out with naptha and it works as good as flexament.

 

 

I'm not sure if naptha is another name for toluene?

 

We had a thread about this last year- Flexament is Shoe-Goo or Goop thinned with toluene. A quart can of toluene at Ace Hardware is about $7, and a tube of Goop is about $5. As long as you have or can get small bottles to store it in, you can have a lifetime supply of Flexament for $12!! Bonus, you can make it whatever consistency you want. Plasti-Dip is also great, I wish I could find the clear stuff locally!

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100% silicone caulk thinned with mineral spirits works great, you can vary the thickness, I've had great results on turkey feathers.

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Aleene's Flexible Stretchable water based fabric cement. It cures to something vaguely like a rubber band.

 

 

NOTE: Aleene makes several fabric cements. Flexible Stretchable is an Aleene brand quite a bit more flexible than the others. All the others.

It's a game changer.

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Dave Whitlock (originator of Dave's Flexament) will tell you it is shoo-goo thinned with Toluene. You can use Xylol if Toluene is not available.

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Aleene's Flexible Stretchable water based fabric cement. It cures to something vaguely like a rubber band.NOTE: Aleene makes several fabric cements. Flexible Stretchable is an Aleene brand quite a bit more flexible than the others. All the others.It's a game changer.

Thanks for posting.

Wife is picking me up some today.

Will try it on a foam baitfish.

I like that it does not emit harmful fumes.

Hoping it makes a durable & flexible finish.

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+1

I just ordered some myself... Amazon prime. $5.37 plus tax, 4 oz. Tired of working with ever-evaporating, industrial grade solutions to hold feathers together. If it works a huge thank you.

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Re: Aleene's Flexible Stretchable...

 

It's water based so easy to clean up. I keep and use some as it comes but I also maintain a second bottle thinned out with water. Which is handy.

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