Can vaseline be used to make painted latex look glossy?

[helix_3]

I have a latex heart that was painted with oil paint/ rubber cement. This heart is motorized to beat from the inside. It will never handled, and only has to last a week or two.

I'd like the prop to look wet; is vaseline suitable to give this appearance? I couldn't find anything advocating for/ against this online.

 

[yodakiller1138]

Vaseline is a petroleum product and will eat thru latex. Use KY jelly which is water based and won't harm the latex at all.

 

[helix_3]

Vaseline is a petroleum product and will eat thru latex. Use KY jelly which is water based and won't harm the latex at all.

What about glycerin?

 

[wulwhite]

What about glycerin?

As i know,glycerine is safe for latex,but i never work with it,so wait others what they will tell,just to be sure.

 

[FOTDS]

I have a latex heart that was painted with oil paint/ rubber cement. This heart is motorized to beat from the inside. It will never handled, and only has to last a week or two.

I'd like the prop to look wet; is vaseline suitable to give this appearance? I couldn't find anything advocating for/ against this online.

Hey, if your looking to get a permanent gloss over latex this is the best stuff to use.


Heres the link.

http://www.monstermakers.com/product/high-gloss-stretch-coat.html

 

[v3d]

Armor All will make latex wet looking and shiny.

 

[Nick Storm]

Use Women's glossy wet clear nail polish. Holds up and looks truly wet like nothing else.

 

[fallimar]

You can get a nice temporary shine from silicone oil or silicone based lubricant. It won't harm the rubber - anyting oil based (silicone oil is the exception) will eventually dissolve the latex. Oil is a latex solvent, petroleum particularly so.