Waxed fabric

The ultimate guide to waxed canvas, by Robin Ives.

Waxing canvas is an age-old technique to make the fabric durable, water-resistant, and long-lasting. It was first popularized by sailors who used it to protect their sails from water and weather damage. If you have a canvas bag or jacket, you should wax it for its longevity. Here’s how to do it:

Today I'm going to show you how to waterproof your own cotton canvas fabric at home. It's likely a lot more simple than you think. If you've ever bought a waterproof duck cloth before you know how expensive it is. Depending on where you are purchasing from it can range in price from $14 per

After a year of using reusable food wraps, it was time for me to do something: buy some more or re-wax them or even make my own. Guess what I did?

Hi friends! Today I have a simple project from our grandparents generation that will save you time, money and most importantly keep a bit of trash out of the landfill. Reusable food wraps! I think …

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In this DIY tutorial, I'll show you step by step how to wax cotton canvas fabric for bags and other crafts, the products you'll need to do it, how much time it will take as well as the results you can expect.

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