Make Your Own Waxed Jacket

Otter Wax is a 100% natural product designed to turn any clothing item you have into a waxed version by using just a little elbow grease... er.. wax. Did I say a little? I meant clear your evening because this is gonna take a while. Waxing your own jacket is not a short process, and in fact you may find that the Otter Wax bar simply isn't enough to get the job done. This is what happened to me in this video, so I ended up getting a can of the Otter Wax Fabric Dressing which is essentially wax you melt down and then spread with a brush or lint free rag. This was a much better solution for covering such a large area but I didn't realize how absorbent my jacket was, and I've ordered another can. All together this process will end up costing about $50, which isn't a bad option to breathe new life into an old garment.
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[@CarlMurawski]

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[@richardhubbard9112]

I was actually looking for Vanilla ice's tutorial on how to wax a chump. But this was interesting too.

[@davemagick6739]

Pro tip: wax that chump like a candle. Ya welcome.

[@gameingextensions7857]

Now that I have finished hacking my lungs from laughing too hard... Dance rush to the speaker that booms, I'm killin your brain like a poisonous mushroom.

[@aqilanwarrivera3503]

A yo word to your mother!

[@tankdestroyer6259]

😂

[@coblan86]

🤣🤣🤣

[@beaster88]

I've done a few denim jackets. A trick I use is to put the waxed coat in a smallish nylon bag and toss it in the dryer on the high setting for awhile. No need to run a hairdryer on it. The dryer handles that part and it turns out really good too.

[@gewgulkansuhckitt9086]

According to Wikipedia, waxed cotton needs to be rewaxed annually and not put away wet but slowly dried before putting away.

[@banjobill8420]

Just like a pair of leather boots, they need to be reconditioned

[@JohnnyArtPavlou]

I’m making a pair of waxed paper boxers. Keeping it fresh.

[@CarlMurawski]

Lol!

[@saemushailstorm3135]

you twisted bastard you

[@Rick_Sanchez_C137_]

I’m not seeing a video link... so you plunked out and never did it?

[@JohnnyArtPavlou]

Rick Sanchez C137, It was more of a fun experiment but if it’ll make a difference I’ll make a pair

[@alonzocalvillo6702]

JohnnyArt Pavlou .......and they won’t leak!

[@HipposHateWater]

This also applies to leather. I beeswaxed a pair of Clark's Desert Boots I thrifted, and alternated between rubbing it down with a block of beeswax, making quick, gentle passes over a stove burner, and rubbing in any clumps to even out the uneven spots. Now they look fantastic, and you don't have to worry about waterspots anymore. :)

[@lordrichard8184]

I’ve done it with a dollar store candle and a heat gun. I usually do like 3 coats. Worked pretty good The process is called tinning. So you’ll have a tin jacket.

[@gunner678]

Candle wax is especially good for the seams.

[@lauraweiss7875]

Can’t figure it out. Whenever I search YT for an interesting outdoor craft project idea - I get Carl! Must just be an awesome channel.

[@CarlMurawski]

Hahaha I hope so!!

[@MrTrenttness]

Thanks! My wife does alot of out running during Crossfit. I bet she'd love it if I waxed a pair of her favorite Lulu Lemon pants. She's gonna love it! I'll let you know how it turns out!

[@CarlMurawski]

Hahahaha oh my god do it!

[@tomharris214]

MrTrenttness lol

[@troydykes8845]

Please make a vid of her running, or at least attempting to, while wearing them lmao!

[@brucew.5292]

Bro if you do that you’ll be sleeping on the couch for a week

[@SmithMrCorona]

Dunno if you're serious, but while waxing doesn't add a significant amount of weight, it does get really still when it's cold. Particularly if it's cold and wet out.

[@tonyanderson191]

I have a Magellan green barn jacket. I used the otter wax"bar" threw it in the dryer and I am extremely happy with it! It looks amazing and it sheds wet weather like no one's business!!

[@SmithMrCorona]

Waxing certain garments is a good idea, style aside. I have a musette bag that I've waxed. It's made it more durable, and it keeps things dry when it's raining or snowing.

[@LowPlainsDrifter60]

The problem with the Carhartt duck fabric is that it isn't tighly woven & you need tightly woven cotton or canvas for it to be rainproof once waxed. The wax may prevent the fibres from absorbing water but it can't fill in the gaps between the threads & so rain will come through.

[@adamhoppe1168]

I took a large white candle drilled a hole and ran a bolt thru it. Then attached to my power drill and applied it to jacket. After i used a paint stripper to heat and soak in. Turn out great and works well for hunting. Coat is much warmer.

[@robertlynn8802]

I have waxed a 3xl long Carhartt jacket. It took 5 fans of Filson's oil wax. I used a iron to warm the fabric and when done, let it sit in the sun a few days. Good results

[@MikeTheMaker1]

Robert Lynn gonna have to try this one. The sun is a great idea

[@jackspratt44]

Use a heat gun.

[@philspill6854]

Do you machine wash it?

[@stevev7760]

I was at a Filson store, where they allow you to rewax your stuff. They were pretty adamant about proper heating of the garment. A hair dryer just doesn't get hot enough. You need to use a heat gun to get the proper heat into the fabric which will ensure the wax is fully absorbed.

[@Admin-lm7bw]

Really depends on the hair dryer. Heat gun can be too hot.

[@simonkenton5927]

@Admin-lm7bw the good Wagner heat guns are much more adjustable in heat settings then a hair dryer

[@oleboy7615]

A hair dryer does work. You just need patience and hold it close.

[@rogerburrows4624]

The can product , melting in a pot , is pretty much the same thing as the wax / linseed oil mix that you mentioned earlier . The wax/linseed mix is much less expensive though plus you can add an essential oil for scent control if you like that sort of thing .

[@davidrivera5184]

Subscribed after watching 2 videos. You're a BOSS! FYI, I lived in Cochabamba, Bolivia for 4 years. The city is in a valley that has the Andes mountains to the north south and west and a rainforest to the east. The indigenous people would show us how to collect alpaca wool in the mountains then come down to the valley and make a thick coat which they would wax with a natural wax but I don't recall what it was made of.a trick they used to make the job easier was to run the wax through a cheese grater on the fine side. The temperature in that City never got higher than 74 degrees, so they built a greenhouse with plastic and once it got warm inside they would sprinkle on the grated wax and then would use a TIGHTLY rolled up ball of alpaca wool to rub the wax into the garment. they would leave the garment in there and flip it over once every hour or two and apply more wax as they saw fit. I'm a give that a try on some of my jackets. Figured I would pass along the tip.

[@thetextpistols7354]

Interesting topic. Got my attention when you mentioned you were an electrician apprentice. I was too years ago & fresh out of college. Glad I found this place.

[@CarlMurawski]

Yes sir, I’ve been in the trade ever since. Now as a project manager, but I spent plenty of time getting to know my linesman pliers!

[@gunner678]

When I first joined the British army, late 70s, I treated my first combat jacket with wax proofer to waterproof it. It worked extremely well, but it showed up in infra red so sadly so it wasn't a good idea for operational use.

[@matthewbarber4505]

Interesting, I was curious how wax and silicone spray treatments would affect the NIR compatibility of combat uniforms. I would think that silicone sprays like Scotchgard or Camp Dry would be even worse, and they don't seem to last as long as a good wax treatment. Unfortunately I have been able to find anyone on the Internet who has tested this and I don't have the high dollar equipment to try it myself.

[@joec.6476]

I bought a canvas LL Bean Field Coat for duck hunting. I used Sno-Seal boot wax. Just went section by section and rubbed it in with my fingers. Looks great, wears great. Crawl around in the marsh hunting and hose it off at the end of the day. People are always calling it a leather coat!?!

[@christophermetz1550]

ONLY boil your wax in Brita filtered water

[@seanholland6132]

When I saw that, all I could think "look who thinks they're fancy?"

[@Sjackson2369]

The lone woodman has a very in depth video about what types of wax and oils work well for waxing canvas and other fabrics.

[@soggz4246]

Hi. Today, I made my own wax from 1 pint of chipped bees wax,1 pint of chipped candle wax, and quarter pint of Baby oil. Heat it and mix it all up,then tip into suitable moulds to make separate blocks. Wait til it’s set, then rub it all over the garment. Then hit it with a heat gun set on hot. It will melt it on the fibres. You may have to do it twice, so,e times 3 times, to achieve an all over even finish, but I found it more satisfying making my own product. All the best. 👍🏾🇬🇧

[@NathanHarrison7]

That bar of wax needs to be on your “Wall of Shame” for not cooperating. Thanks for sharing your experience with us. Looked super clean. Expected it to look splotchy due to inevitable uneven wax application.

[@CarlMurawski]

It does!

[@slopokinit1979]

Breath new life into it by making it unbreathable😅 I'm definitely trying this! Awesome videos, Sir.

[@JoeBlow-24]

Put a heating pad under the sections you are doing to keep the garmet warm, pull it taught and pin it down, lets the wax flow right in.

[@michaelheurkens4538]

Be sure to pay attention to the seams. Depending on how and the type of thread used to assemble the garment will determine how much product you will need to fully "charge" the seams and get them to be waterproof. I've worked with duck, canvas and other tent-type fabrics and threads for the better part of 30 years (I make outer wear as well as tenting). Do not expect 100% waterproofing the first try especially if it is your first-ever try with this. I recommend spraying with cold water AFTER the treatment has dried. Allow some short-term water pooling especially at the seams (15 to 30 seconds to start). WARM the fabric good and warm to the touch and easily melts the product, but NOT so hot you cannot leave your hand on it (too hot and and you could damage the stitching or insulating layer). Strive for an even colour. This is a direct indication of an even waterproofing treatment. Minor variations in colour are normal due to aging or well worn areas. Be patient. A rush job is ALWAYS a poor job. Well invested time will give you a product that you can use and trust to keep dry for many years. Good luck.

[@CarlMurawski]

Excellent tips, thank you!

[@joeburroughes7214]

One tip is to do the job on a hot summer day (yes we do get them in the UK now and then...) and spread the jacket out in the sun to warm up. Hairdryer is essential, and a sponge is a good applicator. Pay special attention to seams, especially around the shoulders, and be prepared for annual re-treatment if you wear the item quite a bit. From an English Barbour fan.

[@CarlMurawski]

Good call!

[@David35445]

I wore a Hardy for years, rewaxing was a Fall ritual for me. Hardy wax was the best.

[@highlander827able]

I see that bottle of Iroshizuku! Excellent choice, Carl. Love your videos!

[@CarlMurawski]

Thank you!!

[@fire58372001]

They, the sailors, used to call it oil skins.

[@jesebsp]

that's actually a different thing called oilcloth. made with boiled linseed oil. sailors probably used whale oil.

[@NeuKrofta]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS! I have been looking for years on a good way to make "Duck Cloth" and this is just what I needed. Keep up the content! Instant sub, love the sense of humor too. Ciao

[@axelkusanagi4139]

Is the otter wax fresh-squeezed?

[@CarlMurawski]

Lol! It’s very hard to get the wax out of an otter, there’s a whole courting process.

[@garorobe]

Yep. Also 10% of fresh-squeezed baby oil added for better absorption.

[@dustyak79]

And completely organic non gmo

[@ItsRud1]

This made me laugh so much.

[@Military__fanatic]

I used a propane heater to melt it. Made the process a lot faster. Only get it close enough to melt the wax.

[@labratfunk]

I've been meaning to wax poetic for quite some time. Thanks for the tutorial! 😂🙌🙏

[@ZappninLLP]

I have an old and faded Carhartt jacket too that will get the same treatment. Thanks!

[@Andy-Gibb]

Paint the melted wax on with a paintbrush. Place the jacket in a pillow case and put it in the tumble drier for about an hour. I do this for my Barbour and my Driza- bone jackets. Don’t use a new pillow case and don’t put anything else in the drier with the pillow case. I have done this for years and it works great.

[@mikhail8853]

What heat setting in the dryer?

[@nomansland4811]

I’ve used otter wax. Very labor intensive but the results are adequate. I’ve done bags and rucksacks. Heat helps. I’ve worked under a heat generating work light. Not a heat lamp. Just a light that generates heat.

[@dougfam4477]

Nicely made and very interesting. I have never owned a waxed canvas jacket, but I do enjoy my Frost River bag when I'm out in nature.

[@CarlMurawski]

They’re great but definitely don’t breathe well, sealing off the fabric keeps everything out but everything in as well.

[@penelope-oe2vr]

I was always thinking about doing this to my Carhart jacket but im scared I will mess it up. I love that jacket. It's getting softer and softer and you can't replace that comfort and wear.

[@hawaiianpunch6534]

I had to re-wax my workman's coat and duster. It takes a lot of wax to go over these coats. Instead of a brush I used a sponge. I also went through a can twice the size of that one.

[@TheQuinian]

the oil/wax with a brush method works well to make oil cloth tarps where it's thin enough for the oil to penetrate the cloth. They normally add a fast evaporating solvent to aid in getting it in there

[@raymndstannski3947]

Good Idea ! Canvas the Underrated Product

[@reggielandry6934]

The jackets are typically a 10 to 12 ounce duck canvas, where the pants are a 14 to 16 ounce. You can get jackets in the 16 ounce, but those cost a little more. Depending on the environment you work in, the added cost is worth it.

[@Tito83Luvs]

Awesome video, I have the same jacket that is 16years old that I got when I was in my apprenticeship as a carpenter I will try out and see how the results will come out

[@manueldelamata7853]

I serendipitously came upon this video and loved it. Very informative, great oratory skills. You have a new subscriber. Keep up the good work and take care!

[@CarlMurawski]

Thank you so much for the compliments! This was a fun video to make, and I'm always trying to search what viewers would like to see. Please feel free to let me know if there is a question you'd like answered or a DIY video like this one you want me to make. Thanks for the sub and don't be a stranger!

[@jonathanjekic4987]

Instead of a hairdryer I used an old iron. It worked way faster than when I used a hairdryer and you can work the wax better into the seams.

[@CarlMurawski]

Great tip! This took forever...

[@SmithMrCorona]

An iron won't evenly distribute the wax, and you'll get a lot of smoke. I wouldn't recommend. Also, don't stick it in the dryer. Some of the wax will melt into the machine, and it'll get into your other clothes. You don't want waxed towels. If you're doing a lot of this kind of thing, you might want to invest in an industrial hot air blower.

[@tbugofficial]

Cheap heat gun on low or from a further distance works like a charm

[@PAToph]

Heat gun would've worked better....

[@ajaxsf]

Use the brush method and then use an iron made for waxing skis. They stay at a lower temperature, designed for waxing. No smoke.

[@tinuvielgk]

Ty I bought a pair of Jean's for 150 ( I know) and even tho I followed wash instructions all the wax came off. So now I can breathe life back in them ty again

[@jasonharvey1448]

I have a 6 year old Wrangler jacket I think this would be perfect for. Thanks for making this video!

[@CarlMurawski]

Nice!!! Let me know how it comes out!

[@dontmesswiththeman]

I’ve used Johnson floor wax paste to wax canvas tents, it has a strong kerosene smell at first so you have to let the thinner evaporate out before you heat the fabric to get the wax really absorbed.

[@SidorenkoAaron]

Pick up an old iron from the thrift store. One with no holes (steaming) low setting. Much faster then hair dryer

[@thevoyager3903]

The waxing of the sails was also to preserve the sails from rot as well. I’ve never heard the part about the sails being wet

[@spudgrub1359]

Put your jacket in the oven @ 175 for 5 mins then apply wax. The garment will soak it all up and not be a mess.

[@metroplexchl]

Dang it...sorry for the third post but I forgot one more thing. The first time you wax it, the fabric SUCKS IT ALL IN. Big time. The second time and beyond, you'll use way way less. I always get a big can of the liquid wax, and it'll last for 2 waxings. The first one (on a new, dry jacket) will take 2/3 of the can. The second coat takes the last third or most of it. Then I buy a new can that lasts 3 years'ish.

[@CarlMurawski]

Good call man, thanks for the tips!

[@MrJamestreynolds]

I have waxed multiple pairs of hiking boots and shoes when I need a heavy duty durable waterproofing. I used the type of wax they cover cheese in to preserve it.

[@CarlMurawski]

Really? Have you tried Obenaufs?

[@MrJamestreynolds]

No sir. Unsure of the name of it, only sure of it's primary use.

[@stephenmclendon8723]

In addition to lying, please don't swear. I know children watch, but it's the A-hole adults who will riddle your comment section with improper comments. Really liked your attitude and video. I just washed my long-style tan Carhartt jacket for the first time in12 years. I went straight to KZbin and found your site. Thank you>

[@Nafregamisrocanob]

Those wrinkles that you like on that jacket are now fabric weak points that will eventually become holes. Barbour and Filson jacket owners know this from years of stitching up small rips. As owner of both that’s been waxed numerous times I can assure you that reapplying doesn’t get any easier; you just get better at it. Besides liquifying the wax, you should be heating the cloth in sections before you apply the wax- then heat the same area again after just waxing. I suggest that you do not use a brush to apply anymore because it doesn’t generate any friction on the material- take an old piece of cotton cloth like an old wash cloth and completely soak it with the wax, then rub it into the jacket. Once the jacket is done put on wishbone wood hanger, zip it up the take the blow dryer and heat it up again and use the soaked cloth to smooth the wax out.

[@dissident_mantis7]

dude linseed oil smells so bad, don’t try it. I have the same coat and a bar of that otterwax I have been sitting on this idea for about a year now, this is the motivation I needed. Liked and subscribed, thanks brother.

[@CarlMurawski]

Good looking out man! I don’t want some stinky coat.

[@toomanymarys7355]

Linseed oil stops smelling quite quickly.

[@Jack458111]

I bought bulk beeswax, mixed it with paraffin in an empty can, boiled in a pot of water. Painted it on and evened it out with a heat gun. Took me 90 minutes but it’s really got a layer in there now. Not sure I like the new look but I’m gonna wear it and see if it breaks in and gets a nice patina. Good luck yall

[@johnhfischeriii]

This is only the third video of yours I’ve watched. So far all three have been “ videos I’ve always wanted to do”. But seriously keep up the good vids.

[@CarlMurawski]

Thanks a lot! Very much appreciated

[@lmvath211]

SNOWSEAL… (or something like that. Blue and white jar. Hardware store. About one can per jacket or a few vests. I put it on everything. Vintage to cheep fashion. Looks great. Color test always is a cool color. And light colors look still light, dark gets darker. Made a purple China vest into a deep mahogany. And salvaged a white designer puffer for a few more years.

[@lewisham]

Would have been good to see what it looked like on, before and after

[@lewisham]

Just ended up back here again. Hi past me.

[@ryanmcdonald5351]

Nice tutorial. 1. Use a heat gun. 2. Rewax next year. 3. Hang in your car for a few months to warm and cool which helps the wax work around the garment, into seams.

[@lukemcevoy2385]

Worth noting that Barbour uses 4oz or 6oz cotton as the base. 12oz denim/canvas is going to be way to "thirsty".

[@gymnosophist7471]

I’ve done this several times with cotton jackets and cotton or canvas bags I own. Otter Wax is my go-to brand but I have also used Barbour. But here’s the deal: you get MUCH better results from letting the fabric cure for at least 48 hours after you have waxed it. Then hit it with the dryer. And yeah, you need a ton of wax to do a jacket properly. Totally worth it though. Also, is that a bottle of Pilot Iroshizuku ink on your writing desk?

[@lauraweiss7875]

The bar is tedious but less messy. I rub it on and then use parchment paper and an iron to even it out.

[@hawktools2650]

Hawk Tools sells Fabric Wax designed to last for years. We use a proprietary mixture of Beeswax, Natural Oils and Pine Tar that leave a durable and water proof layer on most any blended or canvas fabric.

[@JB-1138]

Buy a large block of wax at a craft store. Melt it with a used Crock-Pot. So much easier.

[@buckthiss3457]

Waxing my Rip Wheeler jacket for a Halloween costume. I'm doing the 2 can Otter wax method. Wish me luck!

[@bgjr2304]

i loove your videos, but ya gotta try the stuff on for us mane! keep up the great content!

[@metroplexchl]

P.S. the way i use my otter wax is to do it in the summer, but i'll let it sit in the hot sun for several hours. Then hit it with the liquid wax. Then a blow drier to sink it in more.....while I'm blow drying it I'll brush it in. Lasts a couple of years of average (not heavy) use. Giddyup, sir.

[@dbcombo1]

Love the information and the Monty python subtitles.

[@Aswodel]

It's also nice that waxed jackets repel water and don't give you cancer, like the spray does.

[@CarlMurawski]

Oh DWR? Man, that stuff works well but its pure chemicals.

[@danielmorrison7579]

Polycrystalline wax is less likely to flake off, and has a higher melting temperature.

[@johnearl3805]

You can actually buy wax for jackets from a company called barbour which are also the premier waxed jacket maker made in england I have a couple myself.The wax is also very easy to apply you just rub it in with your hand and melt it in with a blow dryer or by the fire.

[@everythingbobbywolfe]

After you paint on the wax, put the garmet in a crappy old cotton pillow case and dry it on hot for 20 minutes. You'll save wax and a lot of effort with the hair dryer.

[@gunner678]

Hang it in the sun and turn it a few times. Works great.

[@happymonk4206]

If you wanted to still use the bar wax method I think you could use a hair dryer to liquify it and it would soak into the fabric

[@imanfrancisco]

Great effort! This video made me think of doing the same thing with my jacket. Nice one!

[@CarlMurawski]

Give it a shot! Only get a bit more than you think you’ll need... learn from my mistake!

[@wayne6241]

i waxed two of my flat caps they work great and go good with my two waxed coats.

[@mattm1925]

My wife's boyfriend doesnt like them :c good video though.

[@CarlMurawski]

Ha! I see what you did there!

[@bryejankum9002]

Wife's boyfriend?? Mmmmmkay??

[@demox4435]

Was looking for that comment

[@kennethworde862]

So is your WfBF on your side or hers?!

[@marcd7332]

brye jankum whoosh

[@XtianApi]

My medium duck coat took two of the largest bat's. Don't use the liquid on a single layer jacket. You don't want I it on you skin. Use more elbow grease and rub it in with your finger. Tons of work, but worth it.

[@censusgary]

It’s worth mentioning the reason you heated the can of wax over water, instead of heating wax directly on the stove. The water keeps the wax from getting hot enough to combust. A can of wax spewing flames is the last thing you want in your kitchen. (Boiling water stays at a constant temperature of about 212 F or 100C, until all the water boils away.)

[@esaias808]

Great tutorial man, love the channel. Can you do a raw denim wax tutorial please?? I've really been wanting to see a proper way to wax raw denim (so they get nice stiff and waterproof, a problem with raw denim) so that i can do it myself, Thanks !

[@TonyLicalzi]

I have a 1620 shirt jacket that I'd like to try this on. I think it's Cordura though.

[@matt882]

Very informative. Thanks Carl, ordered the wax this afternoon to wax my own jacket next weekend. What type of brush are you using on the jacket at the start of the video. Thanks again.

[@takiman1]

Use an ironing board where you iron your clothes instead of a table. And then use an... semi hot iron. Just use the hair dryer for the bits you can’t get to with the iron

[@TjPhysicist]

an iron yes, thank you...i was breaking my head over how to do this since i don't own a heat gun or a hair dryer or anything...heat from an iron should work...hopefully (if you've done this before, any tips to ensure i don't set the wax on fire?)

[@glenmarshall8168]

Thanks for dropping that knowledge on me bud!

[@CarlMurawski]

Thanks for watching!

[@dee5298]

You had me at waxed jacked but lost me at the yuppie endorsements. Then....carhart. I'll bite.

[@CarlMurawski]

A roller coaster of emotions! Thanks for watching man

[@buildingwithtrees2258]

I keep bees, so I used my own wax and mixed up my own. It took 2 cups for my Carhartt coat. That was in 2007. My wife threw that coat away this year, 2019. Tip: you can pour your wax mixture in toilet paper rolls to create a giant crayon. Easier for application.

[@chatu-aries8417]

You can use candle wax too it's not that bad and also you can just rub it on but put it in the dryer after rubbing it on do it several times you'll end up with the same result. I have several bags and pants I use this on

[@McSlobo]

To make things easier this job should be done in a mildly heated sauna or during a heatwave.

[@CarlMurawski]

Hahaha absolutely!

[@HowlingOwls]

Preheat the jacket, carfully heatgun or over a radiator so the jacket is warm. If the wax is uneaven apply more coats and finnaly put in a cotton bag and tumble dry. 👍

[@evzone84]

I just stumbled across the video and liked it. I looked through the comments and didn't see any one mention using a clothes dryer. I figure you can paint it turn it inside out put it in an old pillow case and run it through a short dryer cycle. I might try it with some old work pants.

[@MawoDuffer]

Wax canvas shoes like vans.

[@paulwolf2775]

No surprise that waxing started with sailors. Wax and tar were used aboard ship, to waterproof not only sails, but also clothes and hats. Hope it turned out alright?

[@CarlMurawski]

It did! I actually made a follow up to this video where I show the final product and show you how it looks completed. It really seems that so many of our “modern” techniques find their roots in military or workwear.

[@peterbeyer5755]

Use a silicone naptha mix and paint it on with a paint brush takes minutes and lasts for decades. Bed sheets treated this way turn into waterproof tarps that last for years outside.

[@anthonybasile7636]

Bees Wax blocks melted in a double boilers does the same thing. If you mix 1lb of bees wax, 8oz boiled lin seed oil and 8 oz oderless mineral spirits (wax was melted) it hardens into a balm and you can spread it on and use a heat gun which is quicker than a hair dryer.

[@codybrookehanson2346]

I used a huge bar of wax on a small cotton canvas messenger bag. Takes tons of wax. It is very stiff. I dont like that part but it looks great.

[@honestguy7764]

The key is to do it in summer time. The whole weather is working for you. Once is fully waxed, I put it on a suit cover bag and let the sun and the heat work for me. This is the way I reproof my barbour coats....

[@JimLBon]

I've used Otterwax, Fjallraven G1000 wax and Filson wax. Filson is by far the easiest to use and best smelling. The Otterwax is my least favorite of them. Make sure to use a heat gun to get the fabric hot enough and I generally do 2-4 coats on the first go round.

[@archangel20031]

I had one of those Full Length Kakadu Outback Oilskin Dusters for about 25 years now and have probably only worn it a dozen times! I have my pair of black powder revolvers (or could use my colt single cation 45) and my black powder Greener double barrel to go with it! I did but the parts to make modern strength double barrels for it though just in case.