Hemp Lamination

[_b_ni_s_rf_b_rdz]

Hey legends…

I have recently acquired some 4.6 oz Plain Weave Hemp Linen. The supplier recommended it to me because other surfboard laminators have bought it. I am wondering if I could do a hand lay up with epoxy resin on EPS with it? My thinking is the schedule would be 4.6+4.6/4.6 or 4.6+4.6/4.6+4.6.

I know the rails are difficult to wrap with hemp but I have seen some pre-wrap them with spray adhesive. Thoughts? Am I biting off more than I can chew?

I have exhausted this thread and have seen helpful discussion concerning hemp inlays under 4oz glass, but is it possible to do purely hemp?

Thanks all

[arlosilva]

Hello, lots of info about materials on sanded.com.au

Cheers and good waves

[sharkcountry]

Years ago Greenlight sold Balsa cloth. The cloth was stretchy. You would put 2 sided tape on one side and then pull the fabric around the board tight securing it with the 2 sided tape.
I think you could do something similar with the hemp. Pull it around the board and tape it in place before laminating. The spray adhesive method would also work.