: I bought too much 6 oz. cloth last year even though I knew that I wouldn't be
: building any more kayaks. I'm not addicted! When I finished that boat I
: left the remaining 45 feet or so on the cardboard tube, leaning against a
: cupboard wall. I am almost ready to start glassing this year's boat (okay,
: maybe I am addicted). When I took at a look at the roll, it had sagged a
: bit and wrinkled the cloth right down the middle. It is not one big
: wrinkle, but many smaller ones that appear almost like fish scales,
: perhaps appropriate for the underside of the hull, but not the deck. :-)

: Will this cause problems for me or will I be able to smooth these wrinkles
: out when I wet the cloth?

: John

Hi John

I'm faced with much the same problem with the "8"Ball I'm building and also with the canoe I'm getting ready to build. Both boats are being glassed, one of Glen-L materials and one from Raka material. Both companies sent their glass cloth folded into small squares, and will have to be smoothed out. I was going to post this question in a day or two, but, since you have done so, I would like to add to your post. My question would be to those with much glassing experience and it would be this:

What would be the effect of unfolding the glass cloth out on the warm driveway, in the sun to try to smooth it out? You certainly couldn't use an iron, or, if so, on a low setting, it would be more trouble than it's worth. But, if the sun will not have any adverse affects on the cloth, then would it loosen it up and aid in flattening it out? The cloth for the "8"Ball was in about a 5" square bundle, stuffed into a baggie and is going to be a real pain if used that way. Any thoughts on leaving the cloth in the sun for a short period of time to warm the wrinkles out of it??

Rehd