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How do you melt a rubber band?

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MEK or Methyl Ethyl Ketone will dissolve rubber. Acetone works great as well, fingernail polish remover.

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You can melt rubber bands on the stove in a stainless steel pot that has been coated with vegetable oil. Set the heat to low and stir the rubber bands with a wooden spoon as they slowly melt.

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Yes, you can melt rubber. But it depends how thick or thin it is

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