Could you elaborate on the curious practice of smoking rubber sheets? I'm intrigued by this unconventional method and am wondering what the motivation behind it is. Does it serve a specific purpose, such as enhancing the material's properties or as part of a traditional cultural ritual? Additionally, I'm curious about the safety implications of this practice and whether there are any known health risks associated with smoking rubber sheets. Could you provide further details on this interesting topic?
7 answers
Ilaria
Sat Jun 22 2024
However, despite the effectiveness of sun drying, there is a risk of mould contamination in the sheet rubber.
mia_anderson_painter
Sat Jun 22 2024
To mitigate this risk, a post-drying step is recommended: smoking the sheet rubber in a smoke house.
Sebastiano
Sat Jun 22 2024
Regarding the sun drying process of sheet rubber, it has been established that exposing it to sunlight for three to four days achieves complete dryness.
LucyStone
Sat Jun 22 2024
This drying method does not compromise the physical properties of the rubber.
CryptoAlly
Sat Jun 22 2024
Smoking the rubber for one to two days in a controlled environment effectively eliminates mould contamination.