Parafilm M is just what I needed.

Micro Mark has them....

https://www.micromark.com/Parafilm-M

I get mine from Amazon, it cost twice as much for a roll, but comes with 10x as much.

amazon.com/Parafilm-Roll-250-Length-Width/dp/B005KDF3X6/ref=pd_cp_469_4?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=ef4dc990-a9ca-4945-ae0b-f8d549198ed6&pf_rd_r=CQQBSWP82EAZCX8F3VCV&pd_rd_wg=Oph72&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&pd_rd_w=bl1KE&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pd_rd_r=1e646dca-f427-11e8-9dde-13ee4d318126&pd_rd_i=B005KDF3X6&psc=1&refRID=CQQBSWP82EAZCX8F3VCV

I wonder, is this the same outfit that used to make Paratype, the old dry transfer lettering?

mississippivol

I don't think so, Greg. It was designed to cover the top of test tubes to prevent leaks.

 

Ahh. Thanks for satisfying my curiousity!

I think I actually ordered it on Amazon but just search it you'll find it.

mawright20

Where did you get it?

 

Here is a good article a guy did on how to use it. http://www.clubhyper.com/reference/usingparafilmda_1.htm

Old laborstory staple for many years, used for sealing most anything - test tubes, beakers, flasks that aren't going to be heated. I've used it for years to mask canopies or anything really, just make sure you're using a good sharp blade.

The stuff supplied by the lab supply houses is on big rolls, so if you know somebody who works in a lab they can usually cut you off a piece that will last for several models without making a dent in the roll.

I read the how-to article on the Parafilm.  One thing I don't understand is why the demonstrater uses several pieces of film on his canopy. If the stuff is so stretchy why can't you simply use 1 canopy sized piece and stretch it over the entire thing, then cut around the frames ?

Jay Jay

I read the how-to article on the Parafilm.  One thing I don't understand is why the demonstrater uses several pieces of film on his canopy. If the stuff is so stretchy why can't you simply use 1 canopy sized piece and stretch it over the entire thing, then cut around the frames ?

 

Not sure why he does that but I used one piece and covered it then cut it. I guess it's like everything else, find what works for you.

Parafilm won't stick until it's stretched, so pre stretch the piece just a bit then a bit more as you place it on the piece. It will conform well, but can overstretch as well and tear.