How do you get it to shrink--by just wrapping something with it?
1359282
A heat gun works well but a hair dryer will do in a pinch. A long time ago some would use the heat from a flame to heat it.
1359283
It is just Silicone tape. You have to stretch it a lot around objects to be sealed, and it will only stick to itself. Unlike electricians tape, it bonds fantastically to itself and does not peal away with exposure. It does somewhat seal to rubber and plastic, but the stretch is the main seal, like an O ring seals.
1359284
You stretch the tape as you wrap which creates a chemical reaction within the tape.
1422886
U should be able to twist it off by hand. If difficult try wrapping it with a rag and then twist. off
1756020
I got the same problem. I don't know about shrink because I sent back. Sorry
2200728
You need to follow the directions and put it in a warm dryer before use. That will fluff it up.
818738
I used old blankets. Rags work...something cloth like. Also I put gallon sized freezer bags with sand to help weigh it down (Duct taped the outside and also drop those in the middle or wrap them in blankets). Took about a month to get it packed solid since when you beat on it everything compacts down.
1839242
A little bit of heat, like running it in hot water should help. You can bend it back into shape and then dry it off and let it cool down.
151620
Mine came to me all wrapped tight & expanded big time when I opened it & put it on the bed. I have a double. I can reposition it pretty easy on my bed so I imagine you could fold it up & put some kind of restraint to keep it that way. Or maybe you could stuff it in a space bag & vacuum the air out. Good luck.
1877715
I've am not familiar with the shrink wrap process, but have you tried using a regular gallon storage zipper (Ziploc-type) bag for this purpose before? This will answer your question as the bags are same except they are not as wide, about an inch & a half smaller in width, but are about an inch longer than the normal gallon storage variety sold at neighborhood stores.
67540
I have never tried but I might hesitate with the 2 poly thickness of these. They are pretty durable and I know a sealer works, but to shrink to the product, I'm sorry but I don't know. Wish I could be of more help.
1728365
You have to bend it into a figure 8, which then folds into a smaller circle.Bit confusing until you get it once. Keep trying!
1016764
It came in a lightweight bubble wrap sleeve. It should be easy enough to sew a soft padded pouch of some sort to slide it into if you're able to do such. I intend to do that soon but so far have used that plastic sleeve.
1390641
Folding it is my only complaint--I can't fold it like it came. The best I can do is a flat heap with the elastic band holding it together. I'll try to explain -with the 2 sides folded together, grab the top right side with one hand, and the bottom left side with the other. Bring your 2 hands together while twisting the shade toward your body. Now scrunch it flat and get the elastic band around it to hold it together. Like wrestling an alligator! I have to say that each time it gets a little easier. Good luck.
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I'm with you! Just did it after fooling around with it for about 30 minutes. Yikes! I was able to get it into it's not "so easy compact design". So follow the directions from the other comment about folding it at 9 and 3 o'clock and then forming two small circles lying on top of each other and use one of the "side pockets" to pull it over the entire thing. Good luck!
1550932
If this is too large, I would put an extra sheet or mattress pad under it versus trying to shrink it. With time it may shrink to your liking however I wouldn't try to shrink it with lots of heat. Any mild or organic detergent would be safe to use.
1747872
I used a glue stick, which worked okay. I did not feel like it was reliable though, so I usually put some tape on the edges as well. I would not use elmer's unless you have a way to spread it thinly, since it could make the paper wet and wrinkly.
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I wish I knew how to shrink mine. I've tried hot water but nothing seems to work. That's certainly a sign of a quality made garment when it can hold up to hot water and the dryer. I'll begin purchasing a smaller size in the future.
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hold each side towards the middle (top) gently pull apart and/push together to make bigger or smaller. Good Luck