DIY: How to Wax Canvas Fabric
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Centuries ago, sailors noticed their sails caught better wind when wet - but wet sails are heavy sails. So, these gritty, seafaring men figured out they could cure the fabric, which allowed it to receive water on the surface, but not soak in. Fast forward several hundred years, and we’re still waxing canvas. It’s not a complicated process, and with the right DIY supplies, you can easily wax your own canvas bag. Here’s how: Supplies: - Lint roller - Hair dryer - Wax (like this canvas wax) - Canvas 1. Prep The wax will cover whatever is on the bag, so be sure the canvas is clean and dry. Use a lint roller to remove any strings or dust that may be clinging to your bag. Then, heat up the surface of the canvas with a blow dryer
Centuries ago, sailors noticed their sails caught better wind when wet - but wet sails are heavy sails. So, these gritty, seafaring men figured out they could cure the fabric, which allowed it to receive water on the surface, but not soak in. Fast forward several hundred years, and we’re still waxing canvas. It’s not a complicated process, and with the right DIY supplies, you can easily wax your own canvas bag. Here’s how: Supplies: - Lint roller - Hair dryer - Wax (like this canvas wax) - Canvas 1. Prep The wax will cover whatever is on the bag, so be sure the canvas is clean and dry. Use a lint roller to remove any strings or dust that may be clinging to your bag. Then, heat up the surface of the canvas with a blow dryer - this will help the wax spread more smoothly. 2. Apply Rub the wax on the canvas like a bar of soap. Use broad, even strokes. The pressure and friction will warm up the wax, making it easier to spread and transfer to the fabric. Use the corners and edges of the bar to get into crevices or up close to rivets and leather. Use your fingers to work the wax into the canvas. Then, use the blow dryer to slowly and evenly reheat the canvas. Using your hands, work the wax into the canvas again, helping it to penetrate the fabric. 3. Dry After completing the waxing process, hang up your bag in a warm, dry area. Allow the canvas to dry and cure for 24-48 hours. Waxing canvas isn’t complicated to do yourself. And beyond the practical benefits of repelling water and dirt, a waxed canvas bag has a gritty, weathered look - a quiet nod to those seafaring men. Related Articles Canvas vs. Waxed Canvas How to Clean Waxed Canvas Does Waxed Canvas Rub Off?
Centuries ago, sailors noticed their sails caught better wind when wet - but wet sails are heavy sails. So, these gritty, seafaring men figured out they could cure the fabric, which allowed it to receive water on the surface, but not soak in. Fast forward several hundred years, and we’re still waxing canvas. It’s not a complicated process, and with the right DIY supplies, you can easily wax your own canvas bag. Here’s how: Supplies: - Lint roller - Hair dryer - Wax (like this canvas wax) - Canvas 1. Prep The wax will cover whatever is on the bag, so be sure the canvas is clean and dry. Use a lint roller to remove any strings or dust that may be clinging to your bag. Then, heat up the surface of the canvas with a blow dryer - this will help the wax spread more smoothly. 2. Apply Rub the wax on the canvas like a bar of soap. Use broad, even strokes. The pressure and friction will warm up the wax, making it easier to spread and transfer to the fabric. Use the corners and edges of the bar to get into crevices or up close to rivets and leather. Use your fingers to work the wax into the canvas. Then, use the blow dryer to slowly and evenly reheat the canvas. Using your hands, work the wax into the canvas again, helping it to penetrate the fabric. 3. Dry After completing the waxing process, hang up your bag in a warm, dry area. Allow the canvas to dry and cure for 24-48 hours. Waxing canvas isn’t complicated to do yourself. And beyond the practical benefits of repelling water and dirt, a waxed canvas bag has a gritty, weathered look - a quiet nod to those seafaring men. Related Articles Canvas vs. Waxed Canvas How to Clean Waxed Canvas Does Waxed Canvas Rub Off?
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