BTW, I used TearMender because it is essentially water based latex. It dries
fairly slowly (making it pretty easy to work with) leaving behind a somewhat
clear rubber. Being water based, I can use it inside without stinking up the
house. Rubber cement would probably work as well since it too leaves behind
rubber solids when the solvents have evaporated. But the solvents are more
hazardous and best used outside or with very good ventilation.

I used real linen and not a linen-like fabric. I chose linen because that is
what is used in other fabric backed rubbers. A little reading on the properties
of linen reveals that linen fibers are strong and do not tend to stretch. So I
guess the point in using linen is that it provides a strong and stable base.

Jay Turberville
www.jayandwanda.com