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Waterproofing Formulas 

      

              Waterproofing Formulas
              WATERPROOFING CANVAS 
                3 cups soybean oil (available from grocery or health food store) 

                1 1/2 cups turpentine 
              Mix ingredients together. Paint on surfaces of tents, awnings, car 
              and boat covers, etc., and let dry. Store in a cool place, out of 
              reach of children and pets. Reapply after a year or two of hard 
              use or outdoor exposure. This is great for tents, awnings and 
              camping equipment. 
              WATERPROOFING LEATHER FOR OUTDOOR USE 
              Method 1: 
              Heat together in a double boiler 
                2 1/2 ounces neat's-foot oil (be careful - oil is flammable - 
                available from boot or shoe store) 
                3/4 ounce mineral oil (available from drugstore or chemical 
                supply house) and 
                1/2 ounce of tallow (be careful tallow is flammable - available 
                from meat market) 
              Stir gently until well mixed. Cool and bottle. Use a cloth to rub 
              into shoes and boots. 
              Method 2: 
              Mix 1 tablespoon silicone oil (available from foundry or foundry 
              supply dealer) into 1 cup of Stoddard solvent (hardware store, 
              drugstore or drycleaning shop). Apply liberally. 
              WATERPROOFING CONCRETE 
              Mix 1 1/4 pounds ammonium stearate (available from drugstore or 
              chemical supply house) into 4 gallons of hot water and apply two 
              coats with a large paint brush. This can be used for a concrete 
              garden wall, foundation or a floor which becomes wet repeatedly. 

               
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