Ok folks, just so I don't get asked for 100th time, I did end up heating the knife to cut the wax . I thought I was recording but didn't 🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️ Thanks for Watching and hope you enjoyed it 😊

Hi. To help prevent the wax from setting so fast, I use my heat gun to preheat the canvas in small areas. I find it makes applying the wax easier and a bit faster because the wax does not set as fast on the cold tarp. If there is a seam, be sure to heat it enough for the wax to penetrate all the way through the entire seam especially into the thread holes. Be careful not to melt the thread if is synthetic. Cheers.

This industry used to be huge. Now it’s rarely more than a small venture for customized bags. Really just sad how we’ve thrown away and forgotten old technology.

if you freeze your wax blocks, then grate them, they melt more evenly and faster.

Put your wax in the freezer for about 20 min. to harden it then grate it or use a chisel or similar to shave it down so it'll melt faster and more evenly and prevent scorching it. I also add some coconut oil and/or olive oil at about 10:1 to keep it softer and from being so crumbly after it's applied and help it set into the fabric a bit better, IMO. Plus you can use the leftover wax for you tool handles, boots, sheaths and anything leather and as a chapstick or for dry, cracked hands and it works as a lube for squeaky hinges and whatnot and as a fire starter/extender. I put mine in little tins and keep them in my packs

You omitted the most important ingredient. Because the two waxes you have recommended are hard and get harder over time so in many cases the canvas or cotton threads can break in the material if subject to constant movement. The addition of "Petroleum Jelly" keeps the waxes supple.

I eyeball a 3:1 wax to turpentine mix (adding turps to wax after melting) so that the fluidity isn't completely dependent on heat while still applying plenty of wax to the surface. It definitely helps with evenness and saturation. Yes, it does mean you have to wait for the turps to evaporate, but still seems to speed up the whole process and produces good results with less time and less heat, especially if doing several pieces together.

Another option if you don't have a heat gun is to put a sheet of greaseproof paper on top of the fabric and use a clothes iron. Without steam of course. 😁

Cracking video, I’ve been searching for a budget waterproof poncho for some time, now I’m going to use this method on my cotton poncho I already have! You saved my budget and got a new subscriber. Thanks again for such a well considered tutorial

This was a damn good video. More useful information in 10 minutes than in most 1 hour videos. Keep it up. I'm going to look for your oiled cloth video.

Pretty cool Ray ... might have to give that a try!!! I also enjoyed the Flemish twist video.... thanks for posting.

I did a tarp the same way but during the summer time and just let my tarp sit out in the daytime and warm up, and it def helped alot with the blending process.

Thanks a bunch freind. I like vintage hunting apparel and was wanting to learn how this is done. I appreciate your putting out this video. Be safe out there.

Nice idea to use a double boiler (that can in a pot of water) to melt the wax. Waxed canvas is so useful, awesome "how to" video. 💯❤👍

Very cool process Ray. I especially enjoyed it when you brought out the cleaver 😂. Looks good afterwards and will provide that extra protection. Thanks brother!

Pretty cool. I have never seen that done. Might give it a try! Thanks for the video

Sweet! I have some bags like those that really need to be waxed. Great how-to video!

thats cool

Awesome. Thanks for sharing!

Very interesting combo.seems easy but bet I could mess it up lol Nice as always Ray!

Nice video I enjoyed it. I used the wax and heat gun method on my winter coat that's duck canvas and a winter camouflage top that I made from a drop cloth works very well.

I use a old iron, one without water/steam ports on the bottom to iron in the wax. I also put a touch of resin with the wax to make it less sticky on warmer days

Great job Ray, great video! You have me inspired to wax some items. I am learning to sew, maybe when I ready to get a sewing machine I will get one that can do canvas.

Totally off topic but thanks for this! I'm making a set of booties for my dog. He's a shorthair Doxie mix and his body stays warm but his feet appear to go numb after a minute or two in the snow. I think I'm gonna wax over some denim scraps I have and stitch an insulated polyfill liner (think like a puffer jacket) We'll see how it goes! I knew that 5lb block of beeswax I spent $60 on last year would come in handy 👏

My dads old waxed canvas tarps smelled like crayons. Very interesting. Thank you.

Looks good. Thanks for showing us. Take care.

Awesome ray I might give this one a try

I am looking forward to trying this!

This kind of craft is worth learning especially if you are into outdoor activities leatherwork weaving rope making simple but essential for basic outdoor gear which inturn is part of basic survival great skill to have

That is awesome 👌

I can't believe you don't have more people checking your channel out. You need more subscriptions! I just added one.

Thanks for this excellent video! 😎

Excellent video thanks for sharing 👌

Thank you for the informative video!

thanks for this great video. very informative

Good job 👍🏻

Great video really enjoyed it

Awesome!

Not sure how I am only just discovering your channel mate. Awesome vid and great content! Greetings from Western Australia.

Thank you, Ray!

Looked good to me 👍🏻

good tutorial, the other one i watched previously didnt use the brush in conjunction with the hot air gun like you did, i like your way better.

Great video

This is so awesome. Thank you! I'll be using this method to wax my camera bag for outdoor use 😁

Good stuff.

Great video thanks

I love it buddy! Bout to have to do the same thing

Love it. Think I'll give it a bash. Thanks very much

Nice! 🍺

Man... That works way better than the rub on method, not to mention the heat gun vs. a hair dryer. I've seen some folks use microcrystaline wax instead of parafin because it's more flexible, but I can't imagine that being an issue on a ground cloth.

Thanks, A really interesting video.

Super cool. Seems easy enough if you have the tools. I have wax I never used that came w/my Fjallraven jacket. Wonder if that's the same type? I never even looked how to apply it. I suppose I should have lol. Good vid. These kind of videos are very helpful to people I think. You're a good teacher. I will try on my jacket. Thanks.

Nice project Buddy 👌👏👍👊✌️🍻

Excellent video! I really enjoyed this. It gives me an idea on the time involved in waxing a 10x10, or 12x12 canvas tarp also. Keep 'em coming sir!

buenisimo! gracias por compartir!

That’ll work 👍🏻

........Very handy craftsman ideas....good work. Hope you made it through the snowstorm with no damage...it looked rough on interactive radar.....

Another excellent video my friend. Here is a fun story, I dont know if you have ever heard of frog lube. Long story short, you rub it into your gun barrel for example, use the heat gun and melt it into the metal wipe of the excess etc, good lube stuff,. I took it to work and a buddy of mine may or may not have melted some components on the desk at work. hehehe. DOnt tell on me. Thanks for sharing this video with us and I hope you have a blessed week. Dale

If the wax is hard (frozen) you might want to use an old cheese-grater - works wonders and makes the melting more even. For melting - pre-heat the wax if you can. Like lettings it sit on a radiator (in the cold times), or toss it in the oven after using it. You can even use the microwave but be warned it is dangerous: only for a short time and only to get it a bit warm and softer - you do not want to melt it unless you know what you are doing (or you are fine with an exploding wax-fire). The wax can be mixed with other things depending on the needs or what you like: Parafine-wax is really cheap and more slippery, pine resin (sticky, smells nice), tallow ( supple), turpentine (better spreading). It helps if you can pre-heat the fabric and the surface you are working on - if you have a work-table you can just use a hair-dryer or hotgun to heat up the surface and then heat up the canvas - this will make the wax stay liquid for longer so it can penetrate the fabric far easier, faster and more evenly. once you are done you can leave the wax in the melting-container if you do not need that for anything else. Otherwise make sure to pour it out while it is still hot.

The sound effects made when trying to break the wax were hilarious!!!🤣

To get wax penetrate best to the canvas, you can put the canvas🎉 after swiped with the wax to the siphon under the pressure, then heat the cylinder slightly with heat gun. After a while release the cylinder from pressure and voila, you have a perfect oiled canvas!😊

Could also use turpentine or some other kind of thinning agent to help the wax penetrate and then set when the agent dries off

Great video, earned a sub my man!

can use a hot iron and a sheet of Al foil, also you can grate the wax for quicker melting

Some Hunting leggings and pants come with this when new but need a reapplication over time. Good video😁 Ed c

You can also use a fine cheese grater and grate the wax onto the tarp, then let it sit in a desert sun for a day. BTDT long ago.

Sorta reminds me of my old Filson Brush Pants, somewhat similar!

Hoping to do this soon.

I just use lemon pledge, the spray-on furniture wax. You'd be amazed at how quick and easy you can waterproof a jacket or a coat.

I wish I had a spare, clean brush the last time I was waxing fabric! Had to settle for a plastic spoon. 😅 Per breaking the wax up, rather than getting one big chunk in one fell swoop, I'd whittle a bunch of wax on to a newspaper which I could then use to funnel the shavings into a jar for future use. Yeah, it's a little time intensive, but the resulting wax flakes melt pretty quickly.

I use a small crock pot,work well and don't have to worry about fire.

Good vid..🇺🇲🤠

Outstanding video and info friend, I learned from another video that you can substitute the round wax toilet rings instead of buying wax or paraffin, it’s much cheaper! 🙏💪💪

I think I'm gonna do this to my complete shelter half puptent. Might take a week or two, but it'll be worth it, to be more water proof. Might need 10 times the amount of wax, too

I’m just wondering is the purpose of mixing the two kinds of wax so that it’s more pliable after applying and because it’s cheaper? I’m thinking of waxing the outside of my canvas 10x12 tent, but I’ll probably have to do it while the tent is up because I don’t have a large enough space to do it otherwise. Unless I just do a little at a time.

Great video on the process and I will be following this one !! One question; I also have a Hemp bag, will this wax application also work on Hemp material?

Which is better for a camping tarp? Oil skin, or this bees wax method? If oil, would you please put a link for me to follow ♥

I have heard of old timers using both turp, and a few squirts of linseed oil in the mix when treating "tin pants." Do you have an opinion on that, and especially on using the linseed. -Tankx

If you put mineral spirit in with the wax about 30%lay it on with a paint brush the hang it in a shed till the smell goes ....

How do you clean the brush? Thanks!

As I was watching your vidio I was thinking to put the canvas in the dryer to worm it up, then put the wax on the canvas wile it is worm.

Old crock pot or Potpourri pot works awesome for melting

Grate the wax and spread like cheese on pizza then use a heat gun. No worries about fire or spilling boiling water/hot wax. Works faster and safer than the melt method. Also, paraffin is highly flammable, so avoiding open flames near paraffin makes sense. And I only use wax. no paraffin.

I wish I came upon this video a while ago. I do something similar for fire starter (wax and gasoline with cotton pads) but now I’m going to wax everything!!! One question, I have an oil canvas with wool blanket sewn into it. Do you recommend adding a waxed layer for a ground sheet or is oil cloth good enough?

what if you used an iron and some parchment paper ? similar to waxing skiis

If I treat my canvas haversack with boiled linseed oil after it cures can I then trat it with wax?

Looking good. Take a minute to do a full tarp

Nice Job, I mix a Greenland style wax which is 10%beeswax and 90% paraffin. Similar outcome.

Epic! Nicely done 🙌🏻🤙🏻 also love the hat! What brand is it?

Nice Ray! Have you ever added pine rosin? Im not sure as to the “why” but Filson uses it in their blended wax

Can someone compare your waxed canvas method with the silicone waterproofing technique where you take silicone caulk and a solvent and spray or brush it on? The video I saw some years ago used a 16oz plastic water bottle to dissolve the 100% silicone caulk.

Can I just say how much I LOVE how masculine this video is?!! Love it! Thx

I am working on waxing my canvas swag bag (swag will be next) should I wax the inner seams?

A cosmetic hot waxing pot (used in waxing salons) would work well for this too. 👍

For re-proofing oilskin jackets I use a small crock pot I picked up in a thrift store that keeps the water at a constant temp so there’s no need to keep putting the waxing can in the water to keep it warm. Also, what about using paraffin wax?

Which would work better for a cover tarp for, say, an A-frame or something? Does one stay waterproof longer? Edit: the oilskin tarp or the wax one?

THANK YOU VERY MUCH for sharing! What is the proportion of beeswax and paraffin? Do you think 2 parts of beeswax and 1 of paraffin would do it? What about if I only use those two? Thanks again man! Great video!

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For pieces that small could you have put them into an over at 200 degrees to aid the process of getting the wax deep into the cloth. Kinda of like using snow seal on boots?

I’ve been using a crockpot to melt wax.