How to Make an Expanding Waxed Canvas Bag

[@David35445]

I love using my belt pouch for mushroom hunting. But I didn't wax it, I want the mushroom spores to spill through the canvas as I walk through the woods. Another tip for evening out the wax as it hardens, a hair dryer works great! And let's face it, every shop needs an iron and hair dryer.

[@SkillTree]

Preach! Both get a TON of use.

[@Alex_the_gay]

YES THEY DO

[@Sionovar]

I actually found a hair dryer to be insufficient, mine is kinda wimpy, a heat gun on the other hand, worked like a dream

[@AaronC.]

When I was little I used a mesh bag so that the spores fell while I walked through the place. I think that it could be more effective than canvas

[@PlainsPrepper]

One helpful tip if you want tighter weaves on these drop clothes is to wash and dry them on hot. Causes the cotton to shrink. Just be aware you might loose 6 inches on side. We found this out after washing a tent we made for my daughter.

[@hollyingraham3980]

Good advice. It really tightens up the weave *and* it takes all the sizing out of the canvas. Without the sizing, it will take the wax better.

[@nicholascook9584]

In the marine corps we had somethin very similar called a drop pouch and usually put it on our off side (your non shooting hand) to hold empty magazines and similar items while you were in the field and it also rolled up and out of the way as well

[@ShibbyMcCleud]

I'm glad someone else recognized this as a LARP dump pouch. Haley Strategic would probably try to sell these things for like $300.

[@aaronbock6406]

@@ShibbyMcCleud which is why you buy the Condor version. 😁

[@ShibbyMcCleud]

@@aaronbock6406 I prefer blue force gear, skd tactical, and tactical tailor. Prices are a tad higher than condor, but they're just companies I'd rather support. Also fuck Haley strategic and ferro concepts just as a principle.

[@aaronbock6406]

@@ShibbyMcCleud blue force gear my go to

[@scorppious6722]

A dump pouch was the first thing I thought of.

[@JMS-online]

since you deal with wax on clothes so much, I would reccomend getting a snowboard/ski wax iron. Swix makes some cheap ones that work. they dont have holes for steam and are just a flat iron that do really well with wax and no clogging!

[@KCRileyGyer]

A year late but… haven’t searched all comments so don’t know if this was suggested: stick tape to the arm? of the sewing machine to act as a straight line to guide the sewing. Also, while I enjoy the music, I had trouble hearing you because it wasn’t as ‘background’ as it could have been. I’m currently binging your videos; great content! 💙🇦🇺

[@henrikklaen138]

Yeah the video was really awesome and the pouch too but the music was so damn distracting

[@CaptDrake6969]

If you want to maximize the flopitude of the canvas after you wax it go at it after with a heat gun. Just clip it up to an edge and let the wax drip down and off the bottom. The fabric will keep just enough in the fibers to waterproof it and keep it more flexible. There’s an inverse relationship between how flexible it is and how durable it will be, but I make fabric flags and signs and melting off all the wax I can with the heat gun let’s then still wave in the wind without the design I put on running off in the rain! Sick bag too, definitely going to make a few of these for LARPs and cons, stylish and handy!

[@SkillTree]

Love this tip! I will 100% give that a try.

[@gonzaloluciojr9425]

Goblin Brain says so many shiny rocks could fit in this. Been wanting one but they cost like 40 dollars so this is perfect, Thanks as always Cl3ver

[@Nanan00]

The modern day variant of that is called a dump pouch and is a fairly common part of military kit to store spent mags.

[@seandepoppe6716]

Just made one a week ago for foraging edibles in the forest. I made my bag removable with snaps so that when you fill one you can remove it and attach another and keep foraging.

[@lastwymsi]

Thats called a foraging pouch! They're used a lot on orchards when hand picking fruits. I love mine personally : )

[@whowantsabighug]

You can use the plain waxed fabric as pot-covers or wraps for food, like cling film/cling wrap, not just at LARP, as an eco-friendly alternative. Just wipe it down every so often.

[@TNBushcrafter]

I build them bags for foraging mushrooms, edible plants, and medicinal herbs. I have a bunch of heavy canvas I bought when one of the chain fabric stores closed. I use beeswax, you can add iron oxide and make it tinned canvas which also turns it a nice rusty color. Most of my canvas is earth tones though. There are also products like fabric ease that keeps fraying to a minimum. I also pleat the sides and bottom so when the bag is open it's rather rectangular. I use leather lacing for the drawstring. Hand carved mushroom made from antler toggle completes it. Another material ya may wanna try working with is rawhide. It is so neat when wetforming then dries completely hard.

[@UncleAimee]

I tried waxing canvas a month ago and now I’ve waxed everything but my legs. It’s so much fun, especially when you hit it with a hair dryer to soak in. Super satisfying 😌 Thanks for sharing!

[@KarlRoyale]

This is a very cool build, I think I might make one for myself. Just an aside, you can also use paper towel to get the extra wax off a section of cloth. Lay down some paper towel, then the fabric on top then another layer of paper towel, THEN use the iron to heat up the cloth again. The extra wax goes into the paper towel and no matter how much you iron plenty of wax stays behind.

[@RobertWardJones]

To sew straight lines you can install a guide or fence to butt the work up against. Since the machine is steel a strong magnet with a straight edge would work or clamp a block of material to the sewing bed.

[@shogin3362]

A useful bag for sure, might have to make this later on for my larp build!

[@SkillTree]

I have been wandering around with this thing all day lol. Love it

[@MaestroOblidemon]

Also if you don't want a bag, you can use the waxed cloth to cover jars or cups with food that you don't want bugs getting into.

[@Regisauris]

After watching this I'm totally planning on making one for my geology trips, looks like it should stand up to sample collection pretty well. Possibly I'll make a second one for LARPing... Great video!

[@SkillTree]

Great idea! Let me know how it works!

[@clintonm2357]

I made one, mostly following your steps. I use it to pick up the ejected plastic shells when I’m shooting clays. Having an open pouch lets me pick up the area easily and keep it clean as I go. Great idea.

[@timber901]

That is a really good project, but not for a larp. They didn't have snaps in those days. You would use buckles, straps, and ties or possible toggles, but not snaps.

[@Blackadam01]

Have you looked at adding boiled linseed oil to the wax mix? Adds some flex to the wax.

[@markfergerson2145]

I like it when your older videos hit my Suggested Videos list. This is a very simple but infinitely useful project.

[@richardruiz3654]

Definitely adding this to my " saw it on Skill Tree" collection. Thank you for all your efforts.

[@julianatruite5206]

I just upgraded from regular tabletop RPG player to full on LARPing and this channel.is a gold mine! I have used so many ideas already and I know many more are to come. Keep up the excellent job!

[@Ragnar_Wolfgangson]

Your enthusiasm always makes me want to stop what I'm doing and get my tools. ❤I did it yesterday. I watched the collapsible wax bag video when I realized I have everything I need in my workshop. I set it up in an afternoon. Thank you for getting me off the couch ❤

[@dvldgz6306]

We use this in the military. We call it a dump pouch. It's where old mags go. I keep my Skittles in mine though. Now I want to make a canvas and leather MOLLE plate carrier lol

[@xpndblhero5170]

There should be two snaps on the bag so when you cinch it closed you can snap the top panel on it to keep anything from falling out the little opening at the top... 😁👍

[@vbressner]

That is an awesome build. In the tactical community, those are called dump pouches. Same idea.

[@catalhuyuk7]

Just found your channel today and love your enthusiasm, wit and content. First video I watched was building a bow. I’m sure it’s only me but I’m having difficulty concentrating because the music isn’t background it’s foreground in this one. Just me I know, it sucks to have such excellent hearing.

[@wabinagi]

Suggestion: make a lucett cord for the bag it's a lot stronger.

[@rageredundant8192]

Amazing content as always my dude. Love seeing what you do to inspire me for future projects.

[@jasonhudson7697]

Discvered the channel and going thru the past episodes, glad i stumbled in. Anyway, Would marking your stich line help with keeping your stitches straight? Also, I retreated my oilskin coat with mix of beeswax and linseed oil plus a bit of turpentine to help it dry and a couple of ounces of food grade orange oil. The mix worked great, and I found its also good on leather and wood.

[@alexandermoran7783]

You tend to make my day with your videos y'all's channel is one of the best channels I can confidently say is one of the best channels I watch and I watch alot of KZbin

[@SkillTree]

Thank you so much for the love!

[@erikzorger3311]

the more of your stuff i see you make the more i think it would be fun to just hang out and make stuff.

[@sentaukrai]

Medieval drop pouch. Brilliant.

[@donaldmcdaniel1773]

Always fun to watch you go through a project

[@stevengoodloe3893]

You made a fantasy ranger dump pouch. That's about the slickest thing I've ever seen.

[@Struthio_Camelus]

Maybe a sheet of baking parchment between the iron and the wax, in case you ever want to iron something NOT waxed. Crazy, right?

[@SkillTree]

For sure! Tho, fun story, I actually have some plans in the future for some BIG waxed canvas projects. As such, the iron shown has be relegated to being my "wax iron" and I bought a nice new one for everything else.

[@farleysmith4074]

I really wanted to make one of these . Thanks for doing this. And the waxed bag was awesome.

[@estebanfernandez5393]

Nice bag of holding!!! Great video as always 😊

[@ericrylands2860]

Thanks!

[@negativeapex769]

Would be awesome if you could show us how to make linen gambeson armor!

[@Oracle_]

You read my mind, I wanted to make something like this for a big larp next year!

[@SkillTree]

I hope this helps!

[@Notkuyo333]

interesting tip the canvas being waxed atuly makes it fire resistant as in while it will catch at the same rate as the non waxed cloth it will not burn as fast so you have more time to put it out before it gets more dangerous

[@BugsISKing]

This is a perfect drop pouch too.

[@jonashansen6391]

Waxed canvas drop pouch. I dig it.

[@Renge43]

I just got a bolt of canvas from a coworker. (He was remodeling his house and it was leftover ) and I wasn’t sure what to do with it. So I stumbled across this at a perfect time

[@maryhornbostel6959]

Thanks! I think I will use this design to make grocery bags that fold into a carrier. All fabric though, leather is a bit daunting.

[@jaspermaij3753]

You have just turned into my favourite youtuber, I can't believe I didn't find you sooner.

[@ratroddiesels1981]

this is the finest example of a waxed bag. your skills at sewing and leather work is supreme, i love your sewing machine . i could use a bag exactly like yours for all my possibles . fair thee well. vilhelm

[@gatonegroloco]

I love how the thumbnail makes it look like you have a jackalope in the bag

[@ganmerlad]

I wondered how they made waxed canvas. Neat! But when you iron it to melt the white wax that didn't soak into the fabric, I personally wouldn't put my iron directly down onto the wax. I don't want to end up with wax on anything else I iron. (I can envision destroyed clothing or other projects -- especially something that can't just be thrown in the wash) I'd use parchment paper (for cooking) between the iron and the fabric at that stage. Or, you could buy an iron just for that.

[@possumwithaswitchblade]

Great video! Is this the final evolution of the bag of holding idea you have mentioned in the live chats? It looks like you could add a pair of snaps to the front of the canvas bag as well so that you can close the flap over the opening when the bag is in the unfolded position. Would that work?

[@davidnarozmusic]

Hey! Love the channel. Just wanted to say I almost didnt watch this video because with the title and small thumbnail on my phone, I thought this was for like a standard reusable shopping bag. Maybe say "waxed canvas belt pouch" or something to that effect. That would catch more of my attention at least. Anyways, sorry for the unsolicited advice and keep the videos coming! I love what you're doing!

[@CaseNumber00]

I can put that on my tool belt to hold nails or whatever at work. Could also melt down some silicone instead of wax to make it water proof. Not sure which one is more water proof and will last longer but I have a feeling silicone is better for both.

[@LivingAnachronism]

This video is awesome! Luckily I have all the materials except the wax. I have to make one now.

[@SkillTree]

Thanks bro! Honestly thought of your kit when I made it😁

[@akorr01]

How does this type of waxed fabric hold up in warmer weather? Would it survive Texas summer heat without getting gooey or messy? I've seen other waxing compounds that incorporate linseed oil and/or turpentine. Have you tried any of those methods to compare with using purely wax?

[@CaseNumber00]

I think just look up the melting point of waxes, at least around 160 F and above should hold up. Or you could melt down some silicone instead of wax. Plenty of vids about waterproofing using silicone.

[@akorr01]

@@CaseNumber00 One of the latest videos has him using silicone for waterproofing and he seems to have really liked it.

[@traumbetreuer8320]

Rly nice Video and Bag mate! Will try it myself. But the music is a bit loud.

[@afg4853]

Might do a few of these for urban foraging 😍 always short on bags when I find a blueberry patch...

[@Rorschach313]

Not going to lie, I've been wanting to make something like this for a while. Thanks for the indepth guide.

[@markschmitz7611]

Great little forager's bag.

[@lweismann]

Beautiful. The only thing I’d change is using brass hardware or bone. Yeah, bone… :)

[@robertryden8036]

To remove excess wax. Place a clean piece of cloth on top and use the hot iron. The excess wax will wick to the clean cloth leaving the waxed cloth better more evenly sealed but softer and flexible.

[@jeffreycutler7364]

Fun project and great presentation as always!

[@SkillTree]

Thanks you for checking it out!

[@bear788]

Love it, that would come in very handy on a hiking trip, maybe incorporate if a Ferro rod or flint and steel for the fire starting aspect of this build.

[@aaronlittle5478]

Im catching up on your recent work. Love this bag and how practical it is!

[@cliffordbaldwin9157]

Hey if you ever try to use it to carry water in it being waxed like that you should make a nice little water carrier to really good video dude and I love the creativity that you have

[@brandonsmith-qo7nf]

Awesome video. Thank you for all the great information. One thing though. Can you turn down the background music when editing the video. At times it was to loud to hear you talking. Thank you.

[@randomstuff9095]

I made this too!( inspired by you ofc) It work really well! Thanks!

[@alexandermoran7783]

I love how it came out

[@SkillTree]

Thanks man!

[@renza481]

Nice bag. Im going to make one and try it put in the woods.

[@omikrondraconis5708]

I think I will make this for regular shopping. Caught myself far too often without sufficient bag space 😉

[@stevelapierre4776]

WOW AGAIN LOVE THIS AND IS USEFUL FOR EVEN NOW. WITH ALL WE CARRY, THAT IS ONE NICE BAG LOVE IT...!!! THE SEWING METHOD IS THE SAME I DO FOR WAND POUCHES WITH FLAPS...!

[@DragoonSeeker]

This looks like the Ridge wallet of the past xD Great work!!!

[@bebopfirefly]

Nice! What a cool build! Great stuff!

[@SkillTree]

Thanks! So glad you enjoyed it😁

[@kamikazetrashpanda3665]

still think you should convert that sewing machine to be ran off of a motor or a foot treadle. freeing up that hand could be-Handy.

[@mulgerbill]

A Portable Pocket! The multitudes rejoice!!!

[@janinejohnstone468]

I love this! I need it for both my characters now. 🙂

[@Kyncer]

Not sure if you will see this but I was hoping you would be able to answer this: For the Iron: do you use one iron specifically for waxed items? How do you clean the iron of any wax build up?

[@SkillTree]

I do! I have a "shop iron". That said, the wax isn't all that hard to remove as it is liquid while hot so I just turn the iron on, let it heat up, and then use a moist sponge to remove the excess wax.

[@paulhooper8635]

Love these bags. Best tutorial I have seen thus far. Good job man!

[@DB.907]

Do you guys have a haversack tutorial? I’m thinking about trying to make a waxed canvas one but your designs are awesome and I’d like to cheat off one of your videos 😂

[@Zane-It]

i have seen these used in airsoft matches the people i know call them spent mag dump pouches

[@sawyerpoole2176]

Do you have a video on pants and shirt for larping?

[@dragonscaskentertainment5139]

Thank you!

[@SkillTree]

No no no... thank YOU!

[@j.nereim9055]

Did this go to Reckoning? What did Maddie do for a pouch this year?

[@oklahomanativeexploration7546]

What kind of sewing machine do you use?

[@julialewis8794]

I think I would like to be able to take the pouch off my belt without taking my belt off me. When I copy your idea I will have to modify it slightly for that to happen.

[@SkillTree]

Good point! Maybe replace the bottom rivets on the back with snaps instead?

[@donwilliams3464]

I want to know where you got the sewing machine.

[@greencupcakes1]

I’ve noticed in your sewing projects that you make things out of all separate pieces rather than folding your pieces to get the second side? Is there a specific reason from that or is it purely cause your winging it as you go ?

[@megmagruder7124]

Mid evil Fanny pack? Fun build c😊

[@tannerivie8773]

Made one of these fantastic little bag to have on you allways...never know

[@theejackalope]

As always awesome video! I love the fun stories you add as away to tie each item into the fantasy worlds and scenes you're thinking of! Through watching your channel I had an idea, what about a decently size metal pendant? Like one that was used to channel now forgotten magic you may stubble upon in an old lost dwarven kingdom thousands of feet underground? The type of pendant that one might feel an unwise decision to take off it's pedestal but calls out to the mind of a rouge to be conveniently missed placed into their bag.

[@TheGrantAlexander]

One of these is on my list to make for my son :) Thanks for the tips on how to make it :)

[@CreachterZ]

Awesome video! Maybe down the music a bit. Thanks for sharing.

[@SkillTree]

I know... it was a mistake in editing and is giving me a conundrum. Do you think it is bad enough to require me to take it down and re post a corrected one?

[@CreachterZ]

@@SkillTree Certainly not. Just something to keep in mind. Looking forward to the next one!

[@DonsArtnGames]

Thank you for inspiring me to get back into cosplay/LARPing.

[@TricenMorrowsight]

Magnetically floating "Scrying Orb". (Bonus points if you can levitate it in your hand) ^_^

[@SkillTree]

Ooooohhhh. It would be cool if I could somehow put a screen in it so one could actually scry.

[@mrkultra1655]

That’s really boss man, thanks

[@therobotwolf]

Also your jacket zipper being unzipped BOTHERS ME. This is cool though would make a nice reusable shopping bag

[@SkillTree]

🤣🤣🤣 now it's all I see!

[@therobotwolf]

@@SkillTree Good join my suffering 😆

[@ashadizanur4907]

Awesome stuff.

[@CreachterZ]

If you do waxed canvas a few times, get a $20 crock pot to melt your wax in. Just use it for that.

[@SkillTree]

Great idea!