I love this!! Thank you so much!! I have wanted to work with waxed canvas but not spend the $ on it. LOL This tutorial reminded me of a Bob Ross episode....calming and inspiring. ❤❤
Great tutorial I will definitely be trying this out and ya know all those colours you wish you could get in waxed canvas lol lots of ideas 💡 in my head now 😁
Thank you so much for making this video! I have been looking for some particular colors in waxed canvas and have had no luck. This method is going to fix my dilemma for sure. I cant wait to try this method with my canvas that has written script on it! How cool to use that for a oiled leather and waxed canvas backpack of my dreams!!
Great video! How did you figure out the proportion wax/paraffin? From what I've seen in other tutorials, 50-50% seems to work best. I have not tested myself yet but your proportions sound better since bees wax is more expensive than paraffin 😉. I do not have an extra iron so I will use some oven paper between the fabric and the iron. I also read that wax and paraffin have a quite low melting point so I will start with a lower temp first and see how it works... the idea is to melt it slower to give the wax time to absorb into the fibers of the fabric instead of seeping through on the towel if it melts too quickly, if that makes sense. Folding the fabric is a great way to save both wax and time 😉 Greetings from Sweden! 👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻
Heyyyyy!! I actually make beeswax wraps that I use in the kitchen so I'm used to working with beeswax. I couldn't find a ton of TH-cam tutorials on waxing canvas so I went with what made sense even though I may try a few drops of jojoba oil next go round. I think it may make the fabric just a bit more pliable. I started cutting the WC for a bag I'm making and it feels just like the WC I've purchased. I'm excited to finish it up and actually use of.
@@byGeorgeandmore Oh, please give some feedback if you try jojoba oil, I would like to know how it turns out. I will start my own "canvas waxing" journey following your proportions for wax and paraffin because the feel of purchased waxed canvas is what I am aiming for 😁 How do you clean the brush afterwards, I would assume just warm water to melt away the residue wax?
@@mirelacretu8741 I didn't clean the brush. I just left it in the pot for the next time because I won't be using it for anything else. And then I put the waxing supplies up in the closet until next time. 😊
One tip, cut out your pattern pieces first, then wax. It saves a bit on the wax needed. Occasionally I apply decovil light to waxed canvas, then rewax the top to restore the wax melted in the heat press.
Yikes! Can you tell me why my iron started to smoke after I did one section? It is an old iron, so I will go buy a cheap new one tomorrow. I have my wax melted.
Loved your tutorial on WC. I have a few questions. 1. Why do you need beeswax and paraffin? 2. I only have lavender paraffin, do you think I can use that? 3. What is a beeswax wrap?
Heyyyyy!! Based on the research I've done on waxing canvas, using beeswax helps adhere and soak into the fabric fibers. You should definitely try the lavender paraffin on its own and see how it turns out. Maybe just do a fat quarter. It wouldn't hurt to experiment. If you do it, let me know how it turns out. A beeswax wrap is what I like to use in the kitchen instead of single use plastic bags. I also use them for covering leftovers. And I've also sent dry snacks in them for my school age children.
I took your class at the sew expo 2023! I loved it!!! I am actually fixing to wax my fabric for some bags for a cruise!!! I do have a question though. Do I need to interface my bag with the wax canvas?
@@byGeorgeandmoreI waxed cotton canvas. It seems pretty sturdy. But would I need to interface this fabric or will it be okay without it? I am making the Elysian phone sling by bag stock.
@@raby_jess Hey Jess! You can interface if you want you just won't be able to use an iron so the interfacing or stabilizer would have to be stitched on our you could get the self adhesive Therxfuse from Fabric Therapy. The SA Therxfuse is my favorite to use on waxed canvas.
Hi. I might try this. I'm surprised how expensive waxed canvas is if you try to purchase from a website. I would think this would be more economical. I did just take a piece of canvas and applied Odicoat to it. It gives the canvas a nice sheen to it and its job is to waterproof the canvas. I did go through almost a whole jar to coat about 1 yard of canvas (with 2 coats). We'll see how the finished product works. I would like to ask you what is the make and model of the industrial sewing machine that is next to you in the video. I'm on the hunt for a new machine and there are so many to choose from, it can become rather confusing. Thank you.
Love this … thank you. Just curious. Would you wax the fabric before sewing or sew your project (coat/bag etc) and then wax it? Just wondering about impact on the sewing machine.
I would be scared to use an iron directly in contact with wax because it soooo flammable. Please consider getting parchment or teflon sheets to put down on the waxed surface.
Very cool! Thank you!
What a darling kitty! I have to watch again because I was a little distracted! lol🐈
😂😂😂
I love this!! Thank you so much!! I have wanted to work with waxed canvas but not spend the $ on it. LOL This tutorial reminded me of a Bob Ross episode....calming and inspiring. ❤❤
Bob Ross is my inspiration. He taught me to embrace my happy accidents. 🤗
This looks so much easier than I thought it would be! I love waxed canvas too! and will be trying this in the very near future.
It's very addicted because you suddenly realize you can have all of the colors! 😳
@@byGeorgeandmore I just ordered everything I need 🤣I can't wait to start!
@@GypsyWomanWindy I wanna see pictures! 👀
Great tutorial I will definitely be trying this out and ya know all those colours you wish you could get in waxed canvas lol lots of ideas 💡 in my head now 😁
Yeah! I know! Now all I want to do is wax all of the colors! 😂😂😂
Looks great. I love the idea of waxed food wrappers!
Me too! I use them in my kids lunches! 😊
Thank you so much for making this video! I have been looking for some particular colors in waxed canvas and have had no luck. This method is going to fix my dilemma for sure. I cant wait to try this method with my canvas that has written script on it! How cool to use that for a oiled leather and waxed canvas backpack of my dreams!!
Greatings from Sweden 👋🇸🇪
This is so cool. I m gonna wax canvas for hike and camping gere. Its fantastic for this purpose.
Please send photos when you are done. I can't wait to see what you wax. 😊
Ohhh, can’t wait to try this ! Thank you 😊
I *love* this tutorial and can not wait to wax some canvas! I was set to go to SME so I am interested in kits if you have them!
Great tutorial. Thank you!
You are welcome! 😊
Thank you for the great tutorial! I’m going to try it for fun and add some jojoba oil to it like you said and see if it’s softer!!! 😊
Thanks so much. Let me know what you think. I have already started cutting out my bag pieces from the WC I made. I am so excited.
how much oil?
@@patjesten4763 I would only put 5 or 6 drops.
@@byGeorgeandmore thank you! I'm filling my amazon cart now :)
@@patjesten4763 Send pics when your done! 😍
Thank you for the video!
Fantastic tutorial! Thanks for easing my fears. What oil did you mention you would add to soften the canvas ?
Again super great information
She said Jojoba Oil
Great video! How did you figure out the proportion wax/paraffin? From what I've seen in other tutorials, 50-50% seems to work best. I have not tested myself yet but your proportions sound better since bees wax is more expensive than paraffin 😉. I do not have an extra iron so I will use some oven paper between the fabric and the iron. I also read that wax and paraffin have a quite low melting point so I will start with a lower temp first and see how it works... the idea is to melt it slower to give the wax time to absorb into the fibers of the fabric instead of seeping through on the towel if it melts too quickly, if that makes sense. Folding the fabric is a great way to save both wax and time 😉 Greetings from Sweden! 👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻
Heyyyyy!! I actually make beeswax wraps that I use in the kitchen so I'm used to working with beeswax. I couldn't find a ton of TH-cam tutorials on waxing canvas so I went with what made sense even though I may try a few drops of jojoba oil next go round. I think it may make the fabric just a bit more pliable. I started cutting the WC for a bag I'm making and it feels just like the WC I've purchased. I'm excited to finish it up and actually use of.
@@byGeorgeandmore Oh, please give some feedback if you try jojoba oil, I would like to know how it turns out. I will start my own "canvas waxing" journey following your proportions for wax and paraffin because the feel of purchased waxed canvas is what I am aiming for 😁 How do you clean the brush afterwards, I would assume just warm water to melt away the residue wax?
@@mirelacretu8741 I didn't clean the brush. I just left it in the pot for the next time because I won't be using it for anything else. And then I put the waxing supplies up in the closet until next time. 😊
@@byGeorgeandmore 😅😅😅 Of course, why didn't I think of that, I also plan to use it just for that 😅 Thanks so much for taking the time to answer! 😁
Nice!
Are you limited to only using canvas? How about regular cotton material 🤔🤔🤔
I am wondering the same thing!!
One tip, cut out your pattern pieces first, then wax. It saves a bit on the wax needed. Occasionally I apply decovil light to waxed canvas, then rewax the top to restore the wax melted in the heat press.
I was going to do that but then I was afraid they're might be some shrinkage in the process. I'll try that next time for sure. Thanks for the tips. 🤗
Great tip. Actually I wondered if it sewing the garment/bag first and THEN waxing would work? Just wondering about the impact on the sewing machine.
Yikes! Can you tell me why my iron started to smoke after I did one section? It is an old iron, so I will go buy a cheap new one tomorrow. I have my wax melted.
Loved your tutorial on WC. I have a few questions.
1. Why do you need beeswax and paraffin?
2. I only have lavender paraffin, do you think I can use that?
3. What is a beeswax wrap?
Heyyyyy!! Based on the research I've done on waxing canvas, using beeswax helps adhere and soak into the fabric fibers. You should definitely try the lavender paraffin on its own and see how it turns out. Maybe just do a fat quarter. It wouldn't hurt to experiment. If you do it, let me know how it turns out. A beeswax wrap is what I like to use in the kitchen instead of single use plastic bags. I also use them for covering leftovers. And I've also sent dry snacks in them for my school age children.
@@byGeorgeandmore thank you for answering my questions. I will definitely try it out. 👍🏼
I took your class at the sew expo 2023! I loved it!!! I am actually fixing to wax my fabric for some bags for a cruise!!! I do have a question though. Do I need to interface my bag with the wax canvas?
You can interface if you want but you can't use the iron on kind.
@@byGeorgeandmore Thank you! This helps ton!
@@byGeorgeandmoreI waxed cotton canvas. It seems pretty sturdy. But would I need to interface this fabric or will it be okay without it? I am making the Elysian phone sling by bag stock.
@@raby_jess Hey Jess! You can interface if you want you just won't be able to use an iron so the interfacing or stabilizer would have to be stitched on our you could get the self adhesive Therxfuse from Fabric Therapy. The SA Therxfuse is my favorite to use on waxed canvas.
@@byGeorgeandmoreI got so adhesive interfacing from fabric therapy. Thank you for all your help!
Hi. I might try this. I'm surprised how expensive waxed canvas is if you try to purchase from a website. I would think this would be more economical. I did just take a piece of canvas and applied Odicoat to it. It gives the canvas a nice sheen to it and its job is to waterproof the canvas. I did go through almost a whole jar to coat about 1 yard of canvas (with 2 coats). We'll see how the finished product works. I would like to ask you what is the make and model of the industrial sewing machine that is next to you in the video. I'm on the hunt for a new machine and there are so many to choose from, it can become rather confusing. Thank you.
Thank you for the great video. May I ask where did you buy the Texas beeswax?
I got the beeswax off of Amazon! 😊
@@byGeorgeandmore Thank you
Love this … thank you. Just curious. Would you wax the fabric before sewing or sew your project (coat/bag etc) and then wax it? Just wondering about impact on the sewing machine.
I have always waxed before sewing and so far I haven't had any issues with my sewing machine. Thankfully! 😊
Easy peasy, thank you! What setting do you put the iron on?
I put mine on the highest setting!! 😊
Thank you for your tutorial. Have you had trouble with the canvas Gumming up your sewing machine ?
So far there have been zero issues with the wax gunning up my needles. Cross your fingers it stays that way. 😊
@@byGeorgeandmore
Thank you for your quick reply ♥️
That was a great tutorial! Just to clarify, you only brushed one side of the duck canvas?
I did brush the one side and when I flipped it over I just touched up any spots that i jag missed.
Where do you get the wax
I would be scared to use an iron directly in contact with wax because it soooo flammable. Please consider getting parchment or teflon sheets to put down on the waxed surface.
Ooooh! I like that idea. I'll try that next time.
Thanks for this video! Can cotton prints be waxed?
YESSSSS! I make wax wraps and use them in the kitchen for left overs. 😍
In extreme hot weather will the wax melt onto the contents inside a bag or a passport holder i want to make, onto the passport?
I've used my bag in weather upwards of high 90's and at the beach. I didn't have any melting. 😊
@byGeorgeandmore I did wonder if the wax would melt off the garment if it was left in the car, etc??? Guess I'll test it out?
Thank you do you think I could use duck cloth
Absolutely! 😊
What oz. is your canvas before you wax it
The canvas in the video is 10oz but I’ve waxed several different weights without issue.
is duck canvas the best?
You can use any canvas. I used duck canvas because it's sturdy and I wanted to use it for making a bag.
What type if fabric did you use?
Duck canvas and regular print canvas.
Thank you
Yes! Sounded great! But I could n o t hear you.
Yes! I d I d the closed captioning
Thank you so much . 😢