I think this is probably the simplest waterproofing DIY That I’ve seen. Really like the tips about the beeswax and the rings. Thank you

Your presentation get an A +. A true stand up triple Much appreciated, the attention given at any rate of speed. Thank you! Measure twice, cut once is forever mission acquisition in the bush.

For a longer lasting result - Use gloves and eye protection in a well ventilated area. Use a whole tube of clear 100% silicone caulk with 3-5 parts of Naptha in a 5 gallon bucket. Stir until the caulk has dissolved. No heat needed. Take a hat, tarp etc and soak every inch coating evenly. Hang outside and let dry to see if you missed any areas.

A great and safe way to do this If you do it all the time, or need to cover a large area is a - crock pot... And you can simply unplug it and let it cool off, put a lid on it and just store it away with the mixture in it to use again. Works great for sails, tarps and tents.

Cool idea! I've never tried making my own waterproofing material.

Toilet rings haven't been beeswax for many years. They're now made of petroleum-slack wax and micro crystalline wax.

Thanks for this. This is a timeless process. Much appreciated.

Hey Eric....just used your method on an old canvas jacket. Looking forward to some inclement weather so I can try it out. Thanks for posting

What a great hack idea. I'm gonna try it.

Wax rings! Great source and nothing wrong with the pace and length of this FREE tutorial! People whine instead of just fast forwarding-thanks again

Thank you for your video, i just did this on my Carhartt pants and am excited to see how they turn out!

My friend loaned me an oilskin jacket the other day. It was really great against the wind (which is more of a problem where I live than rain) I'm still looking at different methods but it was really helpful to see the whole process start to finish.

Wow! Thanks for thinking out of the box!! Thanks again for sharing!!

Good job and thank you for all the work and effort you put into this. It IS very informative and useful beyond words. Yes a bit wordy but anyone with a halfwit can see and hear that is or was a new adventure for you and for it being one of the very first ones you did, it was excellent. I look forward to seeing the others you have done now that I found your channel. Keep up all the great work and please by all means keep sharing what you know with the UKposts world. There are many many of us who can use with a bit more knowledge in the world of self-sufficiency. Thank you again, may God Bless you and your family and stay safe during this nation's current crisis.

boiled linseed oil mixed with white spirit in equal parts no messing about heating just mix then paint the outside of your hat and leave to dry outside and then your hat is totally waterproof

GREAT VIDEO!!!!!! Going to give this a try!!!!

Thank you for this step by step! This was great.

Never would have thought about using wax rings, great idea thanks

Thank you for showing the application on a hat. I'm using Sno-Seal and my ultimate goal is a canvas duffle shaped bag (not flat). I think I'll do a baseball cap first!!

Awesome tutorial,I have been wanting to know how to do this for a long time. You made it very understandable and I felt like I was just hanging out in your garage learning how to make old school waterproofing. Thank you for the knowledge, very much appreciated.

After wax mixture is applied an iron wrapped if foil works well to aid in deeper penetration and evens out the finished coating/surface for a uniform look. Foil is only there so you can take it off and still iron other cloths if needed.

Great detail. Homemade is best. So as soon as the shtf use these great recipes from this backyard junkyard dog mad scientist will save your life. You never get wet. Great job!!!

Thanks for the knowledge.

Other than being quite flammable that's an ok recipe I would use that and make small blocks of it with saw dust in it as fire starter

How did you learn about not using the Turpentine, that so many others use? What are the pros and cons of leaving it out?

great video I need to water proof some sumbrella canopy fabric that is being used for a collapsable tent fabric. How stiff does this oil/wax mixture make the fabric???

Great video! Very affordable solution

Beeswax smells lovely! I don't know what you're talking about calling it stinky. Natural beeswax smells like honey.

I like this and am wondering how well it will work on camoflauge material if used and how much it would change the color of it?

Thanks for sharing, take care

Nice video Thanks for the work and effort, I'm not sold on the idea of the toilet ring though, most are not beeswax at all and are made from petroleum based products. It'll still work as described for a inexpensive waterproofing.

@CountryLivingExperience thanks for the cheaper recipe! You mentioned woodworking...if I used this on outside wood...how long does it stay waterproof? Since you used heat to apply...will the product melt in the hot sun or dryer? If I applied it to an umbrella (say the patio umbrella for example) will it crack off when opened/closed? Does fabric retain it's flexibility?

makes sense to me! thanks.

Great video! I love that you supported Wranglerstar too. God Bless and Good Luck with your channel I'll be looking forward to more videos.

Well done, thank you.

If you push the crown of the hat down so as to make a bowl of it, you will find it easier to get more even coverage while painting the mix on, just don't let the mix pool in the bottom. Also don't forget that the underside of the brim needs to be coated too (NOT the inside of the crown though). Personally I wouldn't use any scented oil in the mix, as it can become quite cloying after awhile. If you have ever had to put up with someone wearing perfume or cologne inside an enclosed space for several hours you will see what I mean. You can get used to your sweat and the smell of the mix. If you need to have a sent or whatever to repel insects just dab some on the top and bottom of the brim. If your hat gets stinky just wash the inside or carry a supply of ultra thin women's panty liners and put one in front (they are sticky on one side) as a sweat absorber and replace when the old one gets stinky. This works on hard hats and welding helmets as well. You will need at least 2 coatings of mix to start with and occasional reapplications from time to time. Canvas needs more applications to start. It is great if you have a bright sunny(hot) day to spread your canvas out to get nice and warm before applying the mix. It is best to do all your work in Summer, that way you will be all set when the rain (and snow) comes. I hope the information helps.

The recipe I seen called for a bit of pin tar for a mold deterrent on tin cloth clothing.Guy was a lumber man in Oregon I believe.

Thank you

Good video, great info. Good to edit out some of the waffling... Thanks, God bless.

i learned about adding 3/4" stainless steel ball bearing to the boiler can. they weigh it down and provide a more even distribution of heat.

Thanks for the video. I wonder how effective adding some permetherin (long lasting insect repellent) to the mixture would be?

Great info!!

Hi I love your video. I have two questions? The first one is 'would this work on a US Army Canvas pup tent, how much treatment would I need for 9' long x 6' wide x 42" high? The second question is does the wax you are using mind the suns heat on it. Because where I'm living it gets hot like 96.8 °Fahrenheit. And would this have a bad effect on the canvass treatment?

Good video! Was looking for cheap beeswax for waterproofing and as a part of firestarters,and WASNT in too much of a hurry(kinda goes with camping)but I am a little slow.Thanks!

Awesome

I tried a similar recipe using mineral spirits & boiled linseed oil on some canvas and it stank for months. It was quite a powerful stench. You could smell it across my backyard a couple months afterwards. Never doing that again.

I agree with all the comments regarding the length fo the video. Good information, but need to have a goal of 3-5 minute length for all you tube videos. Do this and your followers will triple over night. People want something fast and specific to the point. We are a fast paced society. This is really good advice that will help you grow. Thanks for taking the "time" to make the video.

excellent!

Just wanted to thank you for putting up the video. Spent Christmas period waxing 3 field jackets, a pair of underalls and a pair of coveralls. And my Fly Fishing hat. I eyeballed the BLO and really like the results. Came in very handy at the Liberty Bowl in Memphis where it did nothing but rain. And I fast forwarded so no complaints :)

do you do both sides? and does this work on Cardboard? I am trying to make a steam tight or at least water tight box paintable if possiblr

Do you know if this would work on nylon...like gaiters, for example. Just wondering if the linseed oil would act as a solvent on nylon. Thnx.

I don't see one video on how to waterproof boots that have canvas and leather or Gore-Tex and leather are you supposed to use the same materials for both products. Thanks for any help anyone could offer

Nice job.

Great demo and information... How long do you think this would last outdoors in sunlight year round? Months? Years? Thanks

I was taught 1 million years ago, as a boy scout, an easy way to water proof items is with simple emergency candles. Use them like a big crayon and color all over whatever item you wish you waterproof, and then take the hair dryer to it, and we got similar results. Though, I am not sure about the longevity of the two treatments in comparison? I remember the candle wax held up very well, though?

I have done this water proofing befor a lot of years ago, but can't remember if both sides of the fabric needed to be done or was it just the outer surface and let it soak thrue when heated with either a hair dryer or heat gun. I have a heat gun and have a few things that need to be water proofed ( old canvases military back pack, haver sacks, boonies hats, and boots hunting/hicking boots ). And realy would like to know. Also both what was the oil that you put in to help ease the smell and how long does it last?

awsome video !!

While using the hair dryer, you could even out the coating with the brush, moving the liquefied excess over to the dry spots.

How would it work for an M-65 type (clone) all cotton field jacket? I'm concerned about stiffness and major color change.

Hi there! I am a school teacher, and I have always wanted to teach my students a traditional waterproofing method. Your video is perfect. However, in colonial times, people did not have hairdryers. Will the wax and linseed oil soak in just as well. If I do this project I’m a very hot summer day? Thanks again.

Will the remaining water proofing set up as a paste that can be stored in a tin or jar? Thank you

Country Living Experience: I do have a question i walk on the corn fields every day when the corn season starts there is where the real waterproof gear its tested do you think this would work on frogs waterprof jacket and pants?? I been trying many diferent waterproof clothes and after 15 minutes in to the field i am all wet

Citronella oil would be great to add to the mixture. It’s a great deterrent against bugs.

Just reading comments Theres always one who can do it better! 😂 I enjoyed this and will do it on a canvas to stop the north wind blowing me about my garden! ♥️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿England

Interesting, I wonder if you got a spray bottle if this could be sprayed on. It seems simple enough to use. Thanks for the info.

This is very informative content but a bit long form, I would suggest condensing some of it, could you do a review of hawk tools fabric wax??

I know this video was from 5 years ago, not sure if you still look at the comments. I am wondering how this would hold up in the wash? I need to make something for my dog for her accidents and may have to wash some what frequently. Any suggestion or tweaks you can suggest to accommodate that? Btw, I loved your video and did not think it was dragged out. For someone like me, I am very detailed orientated so this was fabulous 😊

Where would one go to get these ingredients? Here in Oregon it's been pouring and I would like to waterproof my favorite jacket.

very cool

Quick question. Do you have to worry about spontaneous combustion on the fabrics using linseed oil? Especially if you're storing the item in the closet.?

Does the hat remain tacky to touch since using toilet bowl sealant wax? That wax is designed to stay tacky and never fully harden, therefore, does it remain that way on the fabric as well? Do you always feel like film is coming off on your hands when you handle the hat?

Good stuff ! Props to the Epic Wranglerstar too ! Wulfy

My beeswax is not stinky and it is a very Light color. I use it for encaustic painting. The one you are using is very dark. I’m just curious if it is just beeswax or does it have anything else in it? Also mine is hard if it is not melted and yours looks soft so I am just wondering what is in it to make it so soft? I am looking for something to waterproof my painting apron so that my watercolors will not sink into the fabric and I can keep the apron clean. thankyou 😊

Also, solo party cups have measurement lines in them

Hmm nice idea but what use is all that sealer when you have breathing holes in your hat ?? Or did you do this on purpose as an example ? Which you should of pointed out in the video . (Y)

Some ingredients for waterproofing are flammable. In this case two of them. Have you ever tested a sacrificial waterproofed item that came in contact with a high heat source?

good idea on using the toilet wax rings, i was going to go buy the beeswax separately, but this is more convenient and cheaper

Interesting!

is this good for extreme heat? Im working on a handmade tent and am worried about wax melting in the sun

the cuteness isnt entertaining when we want to learn this EDIT!!!!

My personal experience with naphtha gave me an allergic reaction to overnight exposure to breathing the fumes from a large block of the substance in a small bedroom. I ended up with my eyes swollen swollen shut, and a somewhat swollen respiratory system. I required antihistamine medication by injection to counteract these effects. I’ve been diligent in avoiding any extended Contact or exposure since then!!!

Beeswax and paraffin works?

How long does it last, for instance on a tent exposed to Irish rain all year round?

what is the material of the smallest bottle ? thanks for your answer..

Does this mixture collect dirt for a few days? And will this work to waterproof military arctic mittens?

OK... WHAT IF... a sodium bycarbonate+water solution is applied before the waxin? Would it also be fireproof? Gotta test this myself right away...........

What are wax rings used for in a toilet, ive never seen or even heard of one before this video?

I made one similar (Bees wax, terpentine and natural natural linseed oil). ¿Do you think that the natural oil can be a problem if I use it for waterproofing canvas and leather backpacks?. I mean, I use natural linseed oil because I can´t find Boiled.

Would that run if you was in the heat and really sweaty or is it stable

What is in that wax ring other than bees wax, seems awfully sticky for just bees wax?

I was just thinking Hair Dryer thanks Chris

do all waxes work? can you use the same wax you use for waxing skis or does it have to be bees wax?

Great vid! Thank you for sharing. You really explained things that others did not. BTW how long does the waterproofing last. Oh and I heard its fire proof or flame resistant. Is that true?

The wax rings just went up in price because of this video 😎

What is a toilet bowl wax ring? never seen them before, is it a usa thing?

Yep. You talk about ??? Nice idea on wax ring. Can't take how long it takes to tell...

Just curious as to why you waterproofed a hat with 4 holes in it???

Good stuff! I'm looking into getting a canvas drop cloth, sewing some tie out points, and waterproofing. I've been told so many different "recipes" from BLO/mineral spirits, to rendered hog fat and beeswax. Have you ever used any other recipes to waterproof your goods? Also, you mentioned that these toilet rings are beeswax ... are there other ingredients in them, or are they 100% beeswax? If they're not 100% beeswax, does the packaging tell you what exactly is in the rings? Thanks so much!

How long does the wax stay on the cloth? Is it removable by washing?

That was a nice bonny, wish I still had mine. Now I want to see you wearing that hat for a day in the rain. You'll be taking it off hoping for the rain to cool your sweaty head.