Telesis 8 Matte Lace Adhesive Instructions

INSTRUCTION FOR TELESIS 8 MATTE LACE ADHESIVE      (download pdf)

Telesis 8 Matte Lace Adhesive​ is the ideal adhesive for laying hair goods. The matting agents are mixed intrinsically during the manufacturing process which ensures a fluid consistency so the adhesive never gets hard or cracks - it dries matte and stays matted. T​8 Matte​ adhesive is pliable and will move with your actor's face. It is non-flammable, non-toxic and safer than spirit gums and other gum-based, flammable adhesives. This adhesive has been manufactured for professional use and there is a learning curve. To be effective, ​Telesis 8 Matte a​ dhesive​ ​must be used with a ​Telesis Thinner​, preferably ​Telesis 8 Thinner.

Telesis 8 Matte Lace Adhesive​ contains a combination of matting agents that are mixed into the adhesive during the manufacturing process. Because of this, the adhesive is thick and viscous and it cannot be "thinned down" like other silicone adhesives. In order to apply the matte adhesive effectively, Telesis 8 Thinner​ must be used in conjunction with the lace adhesive during the application process.

To start, vigorously shake the bottle of ​T8 Matte adhesive for several minutes before using. Make sure that the ball bearing in the bottle can be seen and heard, and that the matting agents are not settled on the bottom of the bottle but evenly dispersed in the adhesive immediately before using.

Take two cc cups and mark them accordingly to prevent any mix up between the adhesive and thinner. Pour a small amount of adhesive into a cc cup and then pour a small amount of ​Telesis 8 Thinner​ into the other cc cup. Dip your brush into the thinner and skim off any excess on the side of the container. Dip your brush directly into the cc cup of T​ 8 Matte​ lace adhesive and apply it to the skin. Brush the adhesive on and lay the lace on top. You may have to touch it or tap it to get it tacky or matted.  Do this with the handle of your brush or finger.  You can also use a hairdryer.  Once the adhesive is dry it will not turn white or yellow and it will be pliable enough to move with your actor's face. (Remember: If you do not dip your brush into the thinner prior to applying the adhesive, the T​8 Matte ​adhesive will be too thick to apply effectively).

If you apply too much adhesive and it builds up on the lace, or if you need to do any touch ups, dip your brush into the thinner and it will tap right out.  Once the adhesive dries in the cc cup and gets hard, it will no longer be usable so pour it sparingly prior to your application.

If you have any questions concerning the proper use of ​Telesis 8 Matte Lace Adhesive,​ please let us know.