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Post by Frances on Dec 30, 2014 20:47:21 GMT
I don't remember where or the name of it but several have posted about a product that is painted on the bottom of slippers to make them not slippery. Today I saw Dritz Anti-skid fabric in Joann's Fabrics (USA) so thought I would pass it along. www.amazon.com/Dritz-Anti-Skid-Gripper-Fabric/dp/B007RC18KUPlease post any products used so this can be a reference page for slipper bottoms - thanks - |
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Post by MTRuth on Dec 30, 2014 21:51:17 GMT
 Spray on Plasti Dip - comes in a variety of colors. See example here
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Post by zed on Dec 31, 2014 11:09:22 GMT
That looks a lot like some of the anti slip mats/rubber shelf liners I've bought for felting, Frances. I thought about using it on the bottom of slippers, but I did use it on the bottom of coasters a while ago:  rubber backing by zedster01, on Flickr It worked well, but after using it for a while and wiping the coaster, it did shrink a little, but the rubber backing didn't. I know it's less likely to happen with slippers, they won't be wiped as often, but just thought it was worth mentioning. I used silicone sealant on a coaster/trivet recently, it's the closest I've found to dip n grip or spray on stuff like Ruth uses. |
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Post by jwugg on Dec 31, 2014 11:53:41 GMT
I wouldn't recommend silicone - I painted it thickly onto my slippers, making ridges for added grip. They are fine on dry floors, but the slippyest slippers ever on a tiny drop of water.
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Post by halay on Dec 31, 2014 12:51:02 GMT
Very useful information, Jill, thanks for sharing.
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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on Dec 31, 2014 15:27:56 GMT
I ran across this product while looking to purchase replacement felting needles on-line and wondered if this could be used for cutting soles for slippers? Slippers are at the top of my list for the New Year! foamology101.com/product/household-utility-foam/ |
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Post by MTRuth on Dec 31, 2014 18:05:03 GMT
Just a note on Plasti Dip - it doesn't get slippery on wet surfaces.
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Post by Shepherdess on Dec 31, 2014 21:16:37 GMT
That's good to know Ruth.
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Post by koffipot on Jan 1, 2015 9:16:37 GMT
I'd opt for the Plastidip! A bit messy to apply, but the most effective in the longer term and as Ruth says, not slippery on wet surfaces.
The rubbery shelf liner stuff will stretch with wear and could be a trip hazard.
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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on Jan 1, 2015 14:50:24 GMT
Looks like Plasti Dip may be the best solution…but as I recall you need to spray it while outdoors?
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Post by Frances on Jan 1, 2015 17:36:45 GMT
I had been thinking about using flip flops and saw this - bottoms being sewn on to crochet slippers but they could probably be glued on to felt. www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXCHgc9hwvA |
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Post by MTRuth on Jan 1, 2015 18:28:57 GMT
I have sprayed Plasti Dip in the garage before in the cold weather but it is really stinky. You can get the kind to paint it on but it doesn't come out very smoothly. You do need a mask or good ventilation for spraying it on. I usually save it for outdoors.
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Post by Shepherdess on Jan 2, 2015 0:13:27 GMT
You can thin down the paint on stuff. I did it years ago. I think it was methyl spirit. It was on the tin. but yes really stinky.
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Post by zed on Jan 2, 2015 18:41:01 GMT
Frances, have a look at cheap stores around about now, they are all selling cheap slippers even cheaper, there are lots of different ones, but generally faux suede or rubber types, they look like they'd be good for felt slipper soles.
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Post by zara on Jan 4, 2015 21:29:48 GMT
I use natural rubber latex. It comes in liquid form, so I use a brush to apply 3-4 layers. It is otherwise used to make latex molds (or at least, that is what it is sold for in Sweden).  |
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