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Re: question for waterproofing canvas
- To: "permaculture" <permaculture@franklin.oit.unc.edu>
- Subject: Re: question for waterproofing canvas
- From: Sharon Gordon <gordonse@one.net>
- Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2001 19:32:08 -0500
- In-reply-to: <LYRIS-106989-20733-2001.02.21-15.57.27--gordonse#one.net@franklin.oit.unc.edu>
- Newsgroups: permaculture
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>I would try heating/mixing: paraffin, beeswax, linseed oil (minimum
>amount necessary) , pine (any conifer) sap and applying that - could
>add a little turpentine to make it less viscous but smell/toxicity may
>make that prohibitive. Heat this mixture in a large container, immerse
Would this need to be done in a double boiler to prevent a fire?
The reason I ask is paraffin and wax alone are always done
this way to prevent fires.
A good place to ask about weatherproofing the canvas would be
MedievalEncampments@yahoogroups.com .
There are people there very skilled in ancient tent technology.
Sharon
gordonse@one.net