Is there such a thing as liquid plastic?

Question

i am very allergic to metal. i was told i could buy something called liquid plastic and coat certain metal items and they would be safe for me to wear i.e. jewelry. But when i put liquid plastic in a search engine i get nothing even close to what i am looking for. Has anyone heard of this, know where to get it, know of an alternative name or an alternative product that could do the same thing? Thanks in advance for your help.

P.S. Sorry if this is the wrong categopry - i couldn't find one that seemed right, and this was the closest to crafts i could think of.

Answer 1

Are you really allergic to all metals, or just to the ones that many people react to (I think, maybe nickel or others.... and many metals are composed of various metals so it may not be obvious).

I don't think that liquid plastic like Plasti Dip would be what you want because it's fairly thick and comes only in opaque colors. Most people use a sealer of some kind, over metals that they react to, I think or they purchase only other metals (or for earrings, for example, they may purchase more expensive ear wires made from better metals, then hang their earring drops from those).

Clear fingernail polish can work, or other clear sealers should work too ... I would expect that acrylic finishes would be less irritating than non-acrylic ones, but not sure (fingernail polish comes in both versions, but the ones that say they're "enamel" aren't acrylic ... the kind used with fake fingernails are acrylic, as are more expensive ones, I think.

Check out some of the links in this web search for more info on metal dermatitis and some special metals you can buy, jewelry-wise:
http://tinyurl.com/ye3rcr



Good luck!

Diane B.

Answer 2

Plasti-Dip is a brand with equivalent Liquid Electrical Tape which comes in a smaller container. It is a thick liquid as sold, but perhaps it could be deleted. It is opaque and comes in bright colors, black and white, so might not be suitable for jewelry.
Liquid adhesive tape might be a better choice, but that would depend on the structure of the jewelry. A lot of jewelry is likely to be formed in such a way that it can touch you in odd ways. Thin epoxy would be the toughest coating.

Answer 3

Liquid plastic unfortunately happens to be a couple hundred degrees, so that may be out of the question unless you want your jewlry melted or coated some odd color (not to mention poisonous fumes) I would try wearing your necklaces over turtlenecks, bracelets over sleeves, rings over bandaids, you can probably coat some stuff in liquid bandage that would word easy for earings but would be hard for other stuff.

Answer 4

Check out the Compleat Sculptor for sculpting supplies that might work. I've use a two-part sculpting material called Magic-Sculp that works very well and is hand workable and cures to a very hard substance that can be sanded. Maybe something at this site could help you.

Answer 5

hmmm, well you can take the plastic thingy out so the liquid just comes out but then you will have a mess how I trained my daughter was with water so it didn't matter if it got all over the place, can he master a straw? they do have the sippy cups with straws in then and most kids can master that not sure with a cleft palate though. GOOD LUCK

Answer 6

What you're talking about is used as a liquid bandage. They are transparent and all pretty much the same. New-Skin is the one I have used. Should work great for your needs.

Answer 7

It's possible. You can melt plastic and it will be liquid untill it cools...but dont do it.


I found this, but im not sure what the hell it is:

http://www.smooth-on.com/plastics.asp

Answer 8

Home depot and Lowes has rubber dip and plastic-coat you can use. I have used it for some of my toys that are used on a permanent basis near the skin.

Answer 9

Have you tried surgical steel? Do you get that skin turning green where cheap jewelry touches.

Answer 10

Yes