Another Bellows Experiment

I've been wanting to try making a clipped corner bellows. But I was not finding much in the way of clear instructions. So I sat and played with some stays till I figured it out.

I used the same form as for the other bellows for the Iston. But I tried some different material this time.

I bought some stretch satin, made with 97% polyester/3% spandex. I used some old manila folders to make the stays. The photo shows the layout. Before using the cloth, I coated it with a thinned batch of Tulip matte fabric paint. I've had very good luck with it sealing the fabric, but staying very pliable. The first coated side goes toward the form. After placing the stays I put on the outer fabric. It's coated surface faces away from the form.

It made a very light and pliable bellows, light tight.

I'll take off the previous bellows and install this one. It should be much easier on the adjustment parts.