Waxed my jacket
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Having done this before, it takes a long time, and getting an even application is tricky. Expect to need more wax than you think you do.
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If you yourself are vegan I believe this is a beeswax with lanolin in it.
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You can do the same thing with paraffin wax and mineral oil, it's just less "natural"
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There are diy versions that combine paraffin and linseed oil, or just paraffin.
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Looks great!
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How is this kind of content allowed? This if fucking awesome, way too cool for this community.
God damn it now I want to get a jacket like yours and wax it.
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Very nice. Finish with hairdryer?
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My son had a nice one, and my wife didn't understand the concept of Oilskin and washed it
he was very disappointed to have a regular jacket afterwards -
Wacks
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The first time I used a hair dryer but it didnt melt the wax enough to soaks in then later the jacket was all Crunchy with white everywhere, the second time I used a hot air gun and it worked much btter
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I recommend finding some denim at like a thrift shop to try it out first, it took me several attempts and it still isn't great but I think i got the method down better
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There's also this spray you can put on stuff after you wash them and they are damp, it's likenwhat they put on windbreaker jackets to make them water proof or tents. Probably full of pfa's now that I think about it though
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I'm complete ignorant on this and this is the first I'm witnessing someone wax their clothes.
- What is the purpose?
- Why are we interested in this?
- Is this some old school thing that's resurging in popularity?
- Has this been around the whole time and I've never noticed?
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I like the look of waxed canvas, I've been buying bags that are waxed because I think they look neat after they get older and they are water resistant. They have been around a long time but maybe more for people who work outdoors or in rainy areas. A lot of the videos I found were mainly focused on welders
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I see, thanks! I wonder if it's a regional thing. I don't see anything like this on the East Coast.
