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Bit of a random question, but I figured someone may know here.....what works best for attaching metal prosthetics to skin?

I had gone to a steampunk themed fetish club night last weekend and make some pasties that looked like cogs out of copper, however attaching them with spirit gum failed miserably, they started falling off after just a few mins and I even tried roughing up the metal to give more surface area to adhear too. I ended up using double sided tape which worked, but I felt like they were going to fall off the whole night and would like to find something better for whenever I wear the outfit next.

Super glue works great.

I crafted some horns from balsa for a halloween party a few years ago and was quite pleased. About 4 hours after I glued them on they started falling off and i had to clear the oils from my forehead and glue them back on, but I consider that a good thing.

They use super glue in wounds, so I don't see it as being a health issue.

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Hmm, I think I may be a bit concerned with using super glue as I've seen how well it adhears to skin on me.....as in skin comes off with it, and that sucks enough getting something unstuck on my fingers that way, pasties are attached to a much more sensitive area than fingers so I think that would hurt a lot removing, especially since that area (at least on me) doesn't get oily like a forehead does.

Do they make double-sided duct tape?

Also, consider going to wal-mart and buying some of those fake boobie cutlets...they stick to ya so they have to use some sort of adhesive. Maybe you can ditch the cutlets and keep the glue?

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not that I've ever seen, would be nice if they did though cause that would probably work really well without being too painful to remove.




They usually use a fashion tape or sometimes spirit gum, both stick fine to skin and to plastics like those, my problem was the adhering to metal part, all the spirit gum seemed to do was oxidize the copper and star turning it green, which in turn made my skin green there for a while, lol! And I did try fashion tape because I have that too, no dice on that stuff either.

She tried that already and said it failed miserably. (It's in the OP).

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Tried to delete my post but you caught me. Spirit Gum is used by a ton of professionals, though, so she probably just got a bad brand or didn't apply correctly. That said, it would probably be smart to superglue a different material of some kind onto the skin-side of the "pastie" cog, so it'll adhere better to the skin.

You can get double sided duct tape at Lowes, in the paint area.

Also, I wouldn't hesitate to use super glue, but I do understand the concern. I suggest a test - try gluing something to the back of your hand or something.

I use super glue pretty often in wood working and have become pretty familiar with its properties. If you do decide to try it, use the thick stuff. I'd not want to try to pull it off immediately after sticking it on, but if you're wanting something to stick for about 4 hours or so ... well, all I can say is, it's the stuff I'd use.

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Well I know it worked fine for attaching my elf ears when I LARPed, however I've had that spirit gum for years, does it expire and not work well after a while? cause that could be part of the problem.

Hmm, the gluing the fabric to the back side could work though, then I could use the body adhesive I use for keeping my over the knee & thigh high socks from falling down as it hold really well but is easy to remove.

Just a FYI - Don't mix super glue and cotton. It'll get hot enough to burn you.

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Lenas has a good point...could you attach the metal part to, say, a piece of dark brown shined leather? I haven't seen your pasties, but seems like that type of leather and metal go well together.

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Well since they are made to look like cogs I don't think using leather would be worthwhile because I wouldn't want it to be viable, though fabric glued to the back side would possibly work

This is what they look like FYI. And link is NSFW


The shape of the teeth on the cogs too make it even that much harder to adhear since the way they are bent means some of the surface area on the back doesn't contact skin really.

I don't think I would want to superglue anything to my boobs... pretty tender skin..

The dermabond I use for lacerations seems pretty strong, not sure I would use that either lol. And duct tape? Hmmm I do have some double sided duct tape...lemme see how it works, I'm bored tonight lol.

Let us know what works, Sas . I'm curious now )

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I'd have to sign up to see it, and I don't feel like doing that right now, but I'll try to look later.
Are they heavy? It may just be the weight.

Check out these: http://www.etsy.com/listing/80837280/st ... nk-studios

She says to use eyelash glue...there's a thought.

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Shoot, forgot since it's flagged mature content you can't see it without an account like any other content on there.

Hmm, i'll try the eyelash glue too then.

They aren't that heavy, but heavier than normal pasties I'm sure since they are made from real copper, though it's only .025" thick copper.

I know it's cliche, but I just feel obligated to say...

pics or it didn't happen :p

I was just about to go look for a picture with that as the caption...

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If they are coned, like the ones in the link I provided, then the shape of them themselves should cup your nipples and help them stay on, in which case the eyelash glue should work fine. If they are not coned or otherwise shaped to fit your breast, you may need a little stronger adhesive.

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It looks like they're being held on by little bent tabs of copper? Kate is on to something with the weight of the pasty. I would suggest reshaping the copper to allow more contact with your body. The strength of the glue is based on surface area.

Either that, or you may wish to follow Taskiss's suggestion. You could try supergluing it to a regular pasty.

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Just cut the skin open, embed it, duct tape them in place while the tissue heals, and then you're all set.

/biopunk

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I'd suggest one of two things:

Back them with buckrum or another stiff cloth that will maintain its shape and try a new container of spirit gum, yes it does get old.

Pierce your nipples and affix very thin magnetic backing to both the ring and the cog pasties. This will work, is more steampunky, but it is a distant second to the first one for both weight and tear and wear on your skin.

Have Kaffis do a demonstration trial on his own body before trying his solution.

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Hey, man. You suggested the same thing! (Though, your solution is modular; I'm envious since I didn't have that forethought)

Also, if you're going with magnetic, you could also embed magnets underneath your skin instead of getting a piercing. Lepht Anonym did that with her fingertips, and seems to be pleased with the result...

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I did post a link to a pic, you just can't see it cause it's flagged mature content on deviantart so you need an account to see it :p

But here, one on my webspace so no account required again, NSFW





Well it's not only by those tabs, but they do create a step in the metal so part of them doesn't touch skin, so the entire back surface isn't adheared.



As for the body modifications to attach them......umm, I think i'll pass on that :p

It's tough to see what you're talking about with a step in the metal, but I think I follow you. Is it possible to shrink the diameter of the cog and still cover your entire nipple? That would lighten up the pasty, possibly while maintaining the adhesive surface.

You could also consider the use of a little spring-loaded clamp, which is how a lot of non-piercing body jewelry is attached.

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