Waterproofing Cloth

[Rick]

CHINESE METHOD OF RENDERING CLOTH WATERPROOF.--

To one ounce of white wax, melted, add one quart of spirits of turpentine, in which, when thoroughly mixed and cold, dip the cloth and hang up to dry. Try it.


Confederate Book of Receipts - 1863

[UnknownWarrior]

CHINESE METHOD OF RENDERING CLOTH WATERPROOF.--

To one ounce of white wax, melted, add one quart of spirits of turpentine, in which, when thoroughly mixed and cold, dip the cloth and hang up to dry. Try it.


Confederate Book of Receipts - 1863


I'd love to have some low cost way to water-proof (and fire-proof) some of my diaries/notebooks I wish to have with me all the time. I have most valuable writings in them. Does anyone know how to do this?

[oly]

Thanks Rich

[Rick]

I've used waterproofing on maps but I wouldn't do that with a diary. You can hang the maps up to fully dry. I don't know how you would do that in a book. Sorry.

[crashdive123]

Zip Lock bags if you're on a budget. Waterproof map cases are sturdier. Fire proofing? Not sure how you'd do that if you're carrying them with you.