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Title: Water sealer
Post by: woodenjournals on June 09, 2008, 03:30:51 PM
Hello Everyone
I need a little help in finding the best water sealer for my untreated canvas
Thank you
WJ
Title: Re: Water sealer
Post by: Tami MacLeod on June 09, 2008, 07:17:29 PM
Do a search on goggle for canvas water sealer..
for tents everyone used Thompson's water sealer
Hope that helps, theres lots of listings there...
Tami
Title: Re: Water sealer
Post by: Lady_Glorianna on June 09, 2008, 07:27:49 PM
http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/Scotchgard/Home/Applications/Outdoor_Products/Do-It-Yourself/Heavy_Duty_Repellent/

We have used something along this line on our costumes made out of heavy uphosltery fabric. It was put to the test when it poured at faire. The water just "beaded" on the surface so it could be flickered off.
Title: Re: Water sealer
Post by: jcbanner on June 11, 2008, 10:42:15 AM
decksealers (like Thompson's) work great, and they are easy to use, but if you are intrested in something a little more traditional you could try oiled canvas.

mix equal parts: linseed oil, turpintine, and ammonia.  Paint it on to the canvas letting it soak into the fibers then let it dry.
Title: Re: Water sealer
Post by: Tami MacLeod on July 03, 2008, 08:44:44 PM
ohh great idea
let me know how that works
tami