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How to Waterproof ..........
Canvas, Leather, and Concrete
Canvas, Leather, and Concrete
* CANVAS: Mix 3 cups soybean oil (available from grocery or health food
store) with 1-1/2 cups of turpentine. Paint on and let dry. Reapply after a year
or two of hard use or outdoor exposure. Great for tents, awnings, and camping
equipment.
store) with 1-1/2 cups of turpentine. Paint on and let dry. Reapply after a year
or two of hard use or outdoor exposure. Great for tents, awnings, and camping
equipment.
* LEATHER (for outdoor use), Method 1: Heat together in double boiler 2-1/2
ounces of Net's - foot oil (be careful, oil is flammable. Available from
boot/shoe store), 3/4 ounce mineral oil (available from drugstore or chemical
supply house), 1/2 ounce of tallow (warning - flammable. Available from
meat market). Stir gently until well mixed. Cool and bottle. Use cloth to rub
into shoes and boots.
ounces of Net's - foot oil (be careful, oil is flammable. Available from
boot/shoe store), 3/4 ounce mineral oil (available from drugstore or chemical
supply house), 1/2 ounce of tallow (warning - flammable. Available from
meat market). Stir gently until well mixed. Cool and bottle. Use cloth to rub
into shoes and boots.
* LEATHER, Method 2: Mix 1 tbsp. Silicone oil (available from foundry or
foundry supply dealer) into one cup Stoddard solvent (hardware store,
drugstore, or dry cleaning shop). Apply liberally.
foundry supply dealer) into one cup Stoddard solvent (hardware store,
drugstore, or dry cleaning shop). Apply liberally.
* CONCRETE: Mix 1-1/4 pounds of ammonium stearate (drugstore or
chemical supply house) into 4 gallons of hot water and apply 2 coats with a
large paintbrush. This can be used for a concrete garden wall, foundation, or
a floor which becomes wet repeatedly.
chemical supply house) into 4 gallons of hot water and apply 2 coats with a
large paintbrush. This can be used for a concrete garden wall, foundation, or
a floor which becomes wet repeatedly.