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[John13554z]

Dear All,
 
Does anyone know where I can buy the brush-like light and dust seal in this photograph? I?ve tried Microtools.com and they have nothing, all I can find anywhere is foam or velvet ? this is neither, this is similar to what?s used to

[Adrian]

Given that that has to be a large-format camera, have you tried S K Grimes?

[Glenn]

Depends on where you are situated but I use good quality velvet ribbon to replace the seals in plate holders, film backs and the like. When stuck to a double sided carpet tape it can be cut down to any width if required. Any proper needle craft store sh

[Janierik]

Hi!
This exact type of seal is difficult to find. I am not sure, but I would call it plush.. at least one type of plush fabric. Modern plush is often made of artificial materials and not with a heavy fabric backing like the old ones you can find in c

[Paul Ron]

Upolsrty material may be a good source of heavy plush fabric to check.

[Glenn]

If pile depth and gauge of warp threads in the backing are a major concern, find a supplier of heavy weight cotton velvet curtain material and purchase an off cut of the nearest colour match.
 
My stock of cotton velvet ribbons came from an old uph

[John13554b]

Dear All,
 
This is John13554. I forgot my login details and e-mail for my original account, so I?ll be using the username John13554B from now on.
 
Unfortunately I?ve had no luck finding the specific light seal that I was after, I?ve inve

[Glenn]

The plush seals on these cameras respond well to a good brushing with a tooth brush - get the fabric pile raised and the seal is perfectly good.  
 
Having said that, this type of seal is very simple to redo using modern plush fabrics or tapes. The