DIY Gum Blanket or Rubberized Ground Sheet
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ต.ค. 2018
- During the Civil War Between 1860 and 1866, the Union bought or made 1,893,007 of these blankets and issued one to every soldier in the Union Army. They were among the first items given to a recruit and offered protection against rain and muddy ground. In this video I show you a modern way of making one of these blankets.
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I've done this!. I also made a bunch of canvas haversacks(shoulder/possibles bags) and coated them with the same stuff. Very durable and great for keeping items protected from inclimate weather.
Tried this..used queen size 100 % cotton bed sheet..(high thread count) it came out great. 100% waterproof and SUPER flexible. Thanks man!
Just ran a test using "Spar Urethane" to seal Duck Canvas before I used Latex Paint to water proof canvas. Spar Urethane is clear, UV resistant, item darkens slightly, canvas remains flexible. Latex paint gives final color and using both, item is waterproof.
Great video, I'm going to make my own poncho for civil war reenacting. Thanks for sharing
Thanks for making a great tutorial. Good job upcycling a discarded curtain.
Thank you I appreciate it and thanks for commenting!
I like this idea 👍 TFS
Looking forward to seeing how it works when you get it outdoors 👍
I'll have it out with me next time I'm in the bush!
Awesome video. Love the history.
Thanks, I appreciate it!
New to your channel. Really enjoy the content and the REAL aspect of your channel. Nothing fancy or glamourous!! Love it. Real Canadian right here!! I'm now a new Subscriber and looking forward to more great videos. Cheers 🇨🇦
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Great idea! A lot cheaper for reenactors too.
decent!! thanks for takin the leap for us
Anyone know if there was a follow-up on this as far as how it's held up over time and usage?
Really curious to know how it's held up over the years. I wouldn't keep it stored folded, and/or in a hot area.
- Any peeling?
- Was 1 coating enough?
- how much of that can was left?
Thanks for sharing! This was new to me
Awesome! That makes it all worth it! hope you make one.
It was actually 1861-1865 for the Civil War
Excellent l haven't seen the can in my country,l love to get it
I am looking at footprint info on TH-cam and believe considering upgrade of cheap shower curtain to a more thicker piece.. easier to lay down in wind and to grab the edges.. also thicker , idea to keep water from freely spreading through the tent floor
dang good job welsby , i like it . i can see wye it would have been a need for the soldiers .
billy joe
Oh ya for sure, it was a prized possession! Thanks for commenting!
Thanks
Great DIY project there, Davey ! Lets head for the woods & test Er ! ATB T God Bless
Ya I need to get out there brother!
Would you let us know how it turns out, after some use? I've been planning to make a more traditional oil or maybe waxed canvas.... but this would be a hell of a lot less work!
Thanks for the video!
For sure! thanks for commenting!
@@WELSBYROOTS hey so how'd it perform in the wild?
Very good video and nice to know how easy it is to make a gum blanket. How long do you have to let it cure?
dang, it looks like a much larger workshop :)
Oh it is! :)
I need to get some of that liquid rubber , thankyou
your welcome !
Just found your channel! Am watching all you Diy projects. Is this a canvas tarp? 6x8 wonderful job btw and you just got a new sub! 👍👍 Tfs ATB, Nikki.
Awesome! I really appreciate it, thanks you!
Just found your channel.
Hope you enjoy it!
Hello. how has the ground cloth held up over the time? do you like the liquid rubber product and would you recommend it? if you do, could you please provide the product code for it, as Liquid Rubber doesn't seem to carry exactly this can or the name might have been changed. thank you very much in advance!
Where does one get that brand liquid rubber? I've looked everywhere...thanks.
Wow!! Cool project!! You said it took longer than you had planned. So, how long did it take in hours... about??? Also, is there a thinner that you can use to clean your brushes and/or rollers and pan?? Did the one can do an adequate job or did you need a second can of liquid rubber?? You made this back in October of 2018, How has it been holding up?? Do you still like it?? Complaints??? Thanks for sharing. Cool job!! Best wishes.... Ax
No, once I use the brush and roller I throw them out. It was cool out so it took a few day to dry, think I gave it a week. Held up well in the winter, never cracked or got hard, stayed flexible. I'll see how it holds up in the heat of the summer and do a update video. I am impressed with it so far.
Hi, awesome vid. However, the liquid rubber is not available in the UK! Is it just roofing repair paint?
I dont know,the liquid rubber is really flexible even dry. I found this link but its currently unavailable, maybe a hardware store could order it in for you.
www.amazon.co.uk/Liquid-Rubber-Waterproof-Sealant-Gallon/dp/B00NI150Z8
So I know this is a old video but im trying to make one. A few questions, did the liquid rubber become sticky to itself? Also maybe a follow up video on how it worked out?
After all this time, yes if I fold it up the rubber dose kind of stick to itself. But dose no damage when pulled apart. Its an excellent ground blanket and I'm happy with it. Good luck on yours!
@@WELSBYROOTS thank you so much for that information and the speedy response!
would you do 2 coats?
Great vid. Now that a year is passed, are you impressed with the results?
Yes! Lasted the seasons without getting hard and chipping away. It's still waterproof and flexible, it's a good piece of kit. Thanks for watching!
Hey, do you think is it feasable with (heavy?) linen? I prefer linen for Many reasons (ecologic, historic, and french Guy lol)
How much did this end up weighing as a final product? I love old time, DIY gear solutions like this.
Im to sure, I never weighed it. It not much heavier then the the sheet itself.
Happy New Year! So I made one. Five days later its "sticky" but I believe dry. Rolled it up rubber side and had unrolling but ok. Used it however, sticks and leaves stuck to it. Any suggestions how to clean this stuff off?
....**had a hard time unrolling....
ya mine is the same way even to this day. the rubber stay nice and flexible even in the cold, but it always has that "stickiness". I I thought about maybe rubbing it down with wax but haven't tryed it yet.
Use castor sealer or latex setting spray (used by makeup artists). If it's sticky then it didn't fully cure. Either of the aforementioned products should help with that. You can also get a latex setting powder which is a bit easier to work with.
did you use just 1qt? how much did you have left over?
I am curious as a well.
Would the paint on can of Flex Seal be equivalent to the Liquid Rubber you used?
Im not sure, depends on how stiff it gets when its dry. liquid rubber stays flexible. If you try it and it works let me know!
Would it be advantages to cover both sides with rubber? Or just one is the most that should get done.
One side is enough, but you could do both sides.
Ok got ya
do you think that cotton painters cloth would be a good material to use? What was the material that you used in this video? thank you
I used a cotton cloth and yes the cotton painter's ground sheets would work just the same. I would recommend you wash and dry it first to help shrink the fibers and get at least a 10oz or higher. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@@WELSBYROOTS awesome!! thanks man. I love all your videos. Just started binge watching. lol
@@victormindfield I really appreciate you saying so!
In the opening of this video, you say that this gumblanket was issued to Union soldiers.
Would that be understood as it was not something that the Confederate soldiers used, or got issued?
That's a great question, I'm not sure I will have to Google the answer. Thanks for watching!
Confederate soldiers used gum blankets as well. But most of them just used a think wool blanket.
@@gilesbills6214 Sounds good. Thanks for sharing. Making a gumblanket will be one of my winter projects then 😊😊
How long did it take to cure?
A few days, the it was good! Did well in the winter, stayed flexible and didn't crack.
You used a regular cotton canvas for this?
yes 100%! hope yours works out. the one I made has done well in all 4 seasons
@@WELSBYROOTS Thanks!
I just realized I already use a piece of waxed military canvas and I still have some leftover.
Black on black, though. Less visible stains. Washing instructions: lie flat on grass. Hose down at will. Let dry in the sun.
How did it perform!?
amazing, even in the winter and snow.
@@WELSBYROOTS sweet. Ty
@@WELSBYROOTS any issues cracking?
@@reedfrench1649 no not at all.