VLS isn't out of business, they were bought by Squadron MMD.
Lead foil works fine, as rifle slings and is much easier to work than the PE in my opinion. The foil from around wine bottles, the seal foil off of cans of snack foods or peanuts, heavy cooking alum. foil work just as well.
You can find the line tape or chart tape in office supply stores like staples or office depot.
Electrical tape works well enough.
The copper foil used in stained glass work is very useful in this application, is heavy, very pliable and comes in rolls that are very inexpensive. Works as good as the lead foil does.
I don't like masking tape for rifle slings simply because of the texture but works great for cotton or nylon slings/webbing or tie downs.
If you can find the fine lead solder used for fly tyeing, you can flatten it with the handle of your x-acto knife and it makes great helmet straps, tie downs and slings. (It also is perfect for fuel lines, electrical lines, brake lines etc, because its soft and pliable)
Post it note paper or any paper for that matter works nicely for slings, etc.
If you absolutely must use the PE, anneal it first and it will be much easier to handle and shape. Heat it till its just changes color (not carbonized but the brass will change color). Too much and you'll met thin brass but just enough to anneal it.
Mike
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