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  #51  
Old September 1st, 2004, 11:40 PM
W. D. Grey
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In article , Neko
writes
If you want a buzzer that really floats - a suspender buzzer, just tie
in a few bits of C-D-C at the eye to make it float.


A small ball of booby foam works too. :-)


How do you attach it though?

Suggestion! Wrap the little polystyrene ball on a piece of condom. It
makes the bead waterproof. Much better than the old idea of nylon
stocking.
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Old September 2nd, 2004, 02:49 AM
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In W. D. Grey wrote:

Suggestion! Wrap the little polystyrene ball on a piece of condom. It
makes the bead waterproof. Much better than the old idea of nylon
stocking.


Safety buzzers?!?! :-)

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Old September 2nd, 2004, 02:49 AM
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In W. D. Grey wrote:

Suggestion! Wrap the little polystyrene ball on a piece of condom. It
makes the bead waterproof. Much better than the old idea of nylon
stocking.


Safety buzzers?!?! :-)

Todd (remove hook to reply)
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Old September 2nd, 2004, 08:50 AM
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"W. D. Grey" wrote in message
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How do you attach it though?

Suggestion! Wrap the little polystyrene ball on a piece of condom. It
makes the bead waterproof. Much better than the old idea of nylon
stocking.
--
Bill Grey



Condoms are too expensive for that. Get a box of latex gloves at the local
drug store and use them. You'll have a lifetime supply. I use them for
shell-backs on scuds.


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Old September 2nd, 2004, 08:50 AM
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"W. D. Grey" wrote in message
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How do you attach it though?

Suggestion! Wrap the little polystyrene ball on a piece of condom. It
makes the bead waterproof. Much better than the old idea of nylon
stocking.
--
Bill Grey



Condoms are too expensive for that. Get a box of latex gloves at the local
drug store and use them. You'll have a lifetime supply. I use them for
shell-backs on scuds.


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Old September 3rd, 2004, 04:23 AM
vincent p. norris
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Condoms are too expensive for that. Get a box of latex gloves at the local
drug store and use them. You'll have a lifetime supply. I use them for
shell-backs on scuds.


They are also good for wrapping nymph bodies.

But they are very difficlut to cut into NEAT strips. I've read that
the trick is to wrap them into a roll, and then slice off pieces, like
slicing salami. Doesn't work for me.

Anoyne know a good trick that really works?

vince
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Old September 3rd, 2004, 04:23 AM
vincent p. norris
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Condoms are too expensive for that. Get a box of latex gloves at the local
drug store and use them. You'll have a lifetime supply. I use them for
shell-backs on scuds.


They are also good for wrapping nymph bodies.

But they are very difficlut to cut into NEAT strips. I've read that
the trick is to wrap them into a roll, and then slice off pieces, like
slicing salami. Doesn't work for me.

Anoyne know a good trick that really works?

vince
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Old September 3rd, 2004, 09:03 AM
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"vincent p. norris" wrote in message
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They are also good for wrapping nymph bodies.

But they are very difficlut to cut into NEAT strips. I've read that
the trick is to wrap them into a roll, and then slice off pieces, like
slicing salami. Doesn't work for me.

Anoyne know a good trick that really works?

vince



I do a pretty good job just using a pair of scissors. I don't get them
exact, but pretty close. And of course, nothing is perfect in nature. Once
stretched a little, the latex does tend to even out in the width.


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Old September 3rd, 2004, 09:03 AM
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"vincent p. norris" wrote in message
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They are also good for wrapping nymph bodies.

But they are very difficlut to cut into NEAT strips. I've read that
the trick is to wrap them into a roll, and then slice off pieces, like
slicing salami. Doesn't work for me.

Anoyne know a good trick that really works?

vince



I do a pretty good job just using a pair of scissors. I don't get them
exact, but pretty close. And of course, nothing is perfect in nature. Once
stretched a little, the latex does tend to even out in the width.


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Old September 4th, 2004, 02:52 AM
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Anoyne know a good trick that really works?

vince


Go to your local fabric store and find a roller cutter (looks like a pizza
cutter) and the mat that goes with it. Just the small mat will do. Also,
look for the clear template/rulers that quilters use. You can get the set
up for about 15 bucks. These roller cutters are the perfect thing for
cutting latex and any fabric you get. Thing is awesome. Perfectly straight
strips as long as your material is long.
By the way, have the cute young thang in the store (or Wolfgang), teach you
how to use it. They're glad to help.
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