DIY Oilskin Tarp / How to
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- So I've been meaning to do this for a couple of years now and finally got around to it. I know there are many videos out there on this but thought I'd share my version.
There are many different techniques and recipes as well. I was just using what I had on hand to keep cost down.
Stay tuned for part two and we will wax it with beeswax.
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"I really don't know why I've been puttin' that off for so long, when it took like 10 minutes." Lol!
Story of my life!
😂🤷♂️ it happens
Thanks Todd
Hope all is well
Great video! Glad I watched this before I tried it myself. I can't believe I didn't think of shrinking the fabric to help get the weave tighter.
I made an oilskin rain smock the same way over twenty years ago. To this day it's kind of tacky and glues itself together when folded up. never failed me in the rain though. If I recall, I went with straight linseed oil, no solvent.
Oh yah, that'll do it.
Next one I'm going to cut with turpentine and melt in beeswax. 👍
Thanks for watching Mark
@@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors You ever made part two?
@@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors What do you finally think is the best combination? Mixing beewax with Linseed, Turpentine, parafine...
@@mlinaje on this large of scale, definitely the linseed oil
@@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors I'm thniking to apply it to pants. Same advice then for linseed oil + beewax? Thanks!
Awesome. Looking forward to part two. So interesting to seeing how oilskin canvass is made. Full stop. 👍
Thank you
@@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors 5:39
Came across this when browsing the recommended videos. Really nice and informative video. I was looking into purchasing an oil skin tarp, I didn't know that 1) you could make em yourself and 2) that it was that easy to make. What size cloth did you use and how long do you have to let it soak in the linseed oil and mineral spirits for?
Right on 👍
I can't even remember how long I soaked. Is long as it's saturated I'm guessing.
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I've been adding mineral pigments, like rust (acidic, needs balancing), clay, chalk (alkaline); stretching the fabric and painting it with pigments added. The fine granules fill the tiny holes. I avoid making it acidic, otherwise it eats the fabric after about a year
Great video. My favorite line...."Don't know why I put that off so long...." . Brother, that sounds like the kind of thing I say to myself all the time.
😊 thanks Rob
Your mixture is almost the one I use for water proofing exterior wood. I also mix in some melted paraffin for extra repelling. Thanks!
Yes sir 👍
I use it on axe handles, knife handles and such as well.
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@@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors 👍
Crafty man, down to the grommets, can make it a 3 parter and a playlist if you find that grommet footage. 👍
Thanks Jamie
I think its gone😊
@@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors I know that feeling. Oh well. Make another. :)
You know Ray, I made a bedsheet oilskin pullover about 25 years ago using the exact same method. Actually I recall going straight oil on that one. Works great but it is still tacky and smelly to this day.
Yah, my wife says she can smell this one abit but my sense of smell isn't like it was . Not tacky though 🤷♂️
I'm going to try a different technique soon hopefully.
Thanks for Watching Mark
Try beeswax or paraffin and
mineral oil.
Linseed oil is toxic. Some people use kerosene. You would probably have to leave it in the sun
for a week.
Great tarp Ray! I'm glad it didn't combust down there in your basement!
That should serve you well, I'd definitely sew on a tie out point as you said.
On a side note, I saw a real nice Kuksa there in the start of your video!
ATB - Chris
Thanks Chris
I think I'm going to do another one in the future with a little more planning and higher quality canvas.
Thanks for watching
Great video. I'd like to see how you wax this, and how that affects its weight, breathability and usability.
Thanks Josh, I plan on finishing it this winter sometime 😀
Would flaxseed oil work cuz that shits way cheaper?
The 1911 boy scout book mentioned camping with oil cloth, and I was wondering about it and found this. Thanks, you answered my questions.
Right on 👍🏻
What is the ratio for ingredients?
I would recommend 2parts linseed oil to 1 part mineral spirits.
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so what about the smell after its cured and will it wear off ? Is this better then waxing the tarp. i have a wax canvas trap and the thing is indestructible and would love to make another one or one that is equivalent. exellent video ray
It has very minimal odor now.
I think once I wax it , it will probably have no odor.
Thanks Jeremy
What's the ratio for linseed oil and mineral spirits?
How long does it have to cure for?
Is the tarp extra flammable with the linseed oil soaked in it?
Something like that would be a good liner for a duck boat blind.
50/50
Several weeks
Not sure
Yes it would
Привет парни, напишите пожалуйста какие нужны ингредиенты, в каких пропорциях, и в каком объеме. Я не понимаю по английски😢
Would you recommend shooting off fireworks while working with linseed oil or no?
Bwahaha 😅😅
Lol!
I've been planning to do something like this myself, worth the only real difference being that I plan to combine the linseed oil and beeswax and do it all at the same time. Also plan to reinforce where the eyelets will be going in by stitching on a couple more layers to make it thicker and less prone to rip.
Yah man 👍🏻
@@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors , when I get around to doing it, I'll make a video of it and post it on my channel so you can check it out and see if it's worth trying to do that way. Thanks for the great video.
Good video,but personally I probably wouldn't have put grommets on the oilcloth though. I probably would have went a different route and just used some small smooth stones (or heck even potentially some golf balls) tucked into the tarp as points to use to tie it down/off. That way I wouldn't risk compromising the structural integrity of the oilcloth by having to cut into the material. And that is not the only advantage,those tie down/off points can also be freely shifted around as your situation/requirements demand. Rather than them being stuck in a static/stationary position as the grommets are.
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Great video Ray. I’ve never done this before but when I do I’ll know what video to reference 👌
Thanks Frank
There are many different ways of achieving this. I'm going to do a different technique next time
Thanks for watching
Just want to let you know that painting cloth with "Spar Urethane" will seal & waterproof it. Spar Urethane is clear, UV resistant, oil based and finished result if similar to old fashion waterproofing using linseed oil.
On my list 😁👍🏻
Thank you 😊
Great vid Ray! Another good idea for tie out is to use cotton wick, super cheap!
Thank you sir👍
That's a great idea
"Don't know why I put it off for so long." 😂 That's what I say about everything.!
Great.I'll try to reproduce according to the author's recipe here in Ukraine.Thank you
😊🤙thanks for Watching
Good luck
I got a canvas tarp that is used in the chemical industry, thus it is fire retardant. Can I make it waterproof or does the fire retardant prevent that from happening???
I would say go for it 👍🏻
I bet that would work great
I want to do this with custom bedroll I'm making but I'm worried if I sew together some canvas and then treat it if the seams will be thin enough to spontaneously combust
Oh man. I just did this in my confined garage and and the gasses built up so much that when I inhaled i was inhaling gas. Then I inhaled so much gas that the linseed oil was inside my lungs. It hurt! Ouch. So I held my breath so i didnt have to breeth the gas but then I passed out.
Shouldve read the warning labels…not to mention he tells you at 4:30 to make sure its a well ventilated garage.
What an intelligent fella you are
Good job Gary.
Gota pay to play son, I was gona do this but hit it with spray paint but spray paint has gotten outrageous, if any large amounts of spray paint goes missing it wasn’t me
Does it stay combustible forever? If not, how long until it’s safe to store away in a bin until needed?
Why do you have to use Linseed Oil… is there an alternative..?
This is just what the old timers used to use. Yes, there are many different recipes out there you could try.
Just Google waterproofing canvas and I'm sure you'll find something maybe even better.
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I tried this and it turned out reasonbly well, heavy though. So... I tried it with a 100% cotton queen-size bed sheet. Not as robust as the canvas but significantly lighter. I use the sheet more than the canvas, but both work. I never added wax. It didn't seem to need it.
Very good 👍
I've been wanting to try the sheet as well.
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I woukd like to know how much Japanese Drier you would add to the mixture?
영어를 몰라서 뭔말인줄 모르지만.. 저렇게 해서 직물이 방수가 된다니 엄청 신기 합니다.
I don't know what you mean because I don't know English. It's amazing that the fabric is waterproof like that.
Is the risk of spontanious combustion gone once it has dried?
Yes, but store out of the sun and in a cool place same as with most anything you want to last.
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How flammable is this afterwords once cured vs other methods like silicone?
Not really sure.
It was a fun project but I'll probably do silicone next time
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Forgive my ignorance but now the canvas is water proof?
I would say water resistant more than anything
@@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors ok thank you
Hello country Grandfa
I hope u enjoy with ur activity
two questions sir,
1.) Is this completely waterproof?
2.) Is it comparable to waxed canvas or is one or the other better?
I probably wouldn't rely on it for a boat skin but it'll keep the rain off.
Waxed would be better for odorless.
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How are the grommets holding up?
So far so good 👍🏻
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What ever happened to part 2?
How well does this do if you use it as a tarp next to a fire?
Life Happens 😂😔 Still planning on it 🤷♂️
It does just fine next to a fire
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@@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors yep i know it well, lots of people say they are quite flamable.
@@munchh2007 I'm sure they are if exposed to direct flame but as far as a stray ember popping I don't think would be much of a problem I guess.
Is it still very flammable after it's cured?
As long as it's not in direct flame. Probably no more flammable than any other tarp. Definitely let it cure outside hanging for a few weeks.
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Can i use whale blubber instead of linseed oil?😅
🤣 go for it
Great video,I am just about to do a drop cloth to make haversacks and was lookin for some info on process. Thanks
Using a big flat tub and a watering can will make this job so easier.
Gonna make me some exploding pants!
Bwahaha 😄
Does the mineral spirit evaporate?
Yes , but there will always be a slight odor. I store mine outside
Did this last week, left them to dry on the fence for 4 days. Folded them and laid them on the outdoor garbage can. Went out this morning and found they had self combusted!?!?!
🥴 it happens
Like I said, linseed oil you gotta be careful with.
Glad you're ok
Anything I could have done different to prevent this?
@mardinoetling7871 well, not sure where you live but if those trash cans were in the sun they get ridiculously hot🤷♂️
Where's the Paraffin and the Iron Oxide?
Just winging it
I think that they traditionally used beeswax instead and I've heard (I don't have any proof to confirm) that the iron oxide can actually attack the fibers of the material that you are using to make an oilcloth with, causing premature failure of the oilcloth.
Get a bunch of used junk yard seat belts (matching colors) and heat cut into 2 x 4 rectangles wrap them over edges and leave a hollow hem and can also grommet some. (CORNERS) CENTERS
Great idea 👍🏻
If the oil can spontaneously combust . . . Can/will the tarp be prone to bursting into flames durring use? When does the oil stop being volatile?
Once cured it's not a problem
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they used to add lead oxide (white lead) presumably to catalyze the oil drying . lead oxide is toxic. probably Japan dryer would do the same thing.
Yes sir 👍🏻
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Just seen a vid from Coalcracker and he mentioned in the end they make these.
Which lead me here to you to learn how they're made.
If that oil is spontaneously combustible, how easy is it to set the final product on fire? Or do the mineral spirits cut the oil enough to prevent that?
Right on 👊🏻
Once dried it is stable. No more flammable than any other tarp as long as it's away from direct flame.
I would recommend trying to find odorless spirits or turpentine if possible.
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i did this with 10w40 motor oil, much costy but non flammable, work perfect on a 9 x 9
If you want a non flammable alternative, I heard that you can get some tubes of silicone (it has to be the type that cures out completely, not the other one) and that you can mix it with a certain amount of acetone to make it kind of liquid like.
Then you take your desired fabric, put it in a container you don't mind sacrificing for the cause and add just enough of that liquid mixture to completely saturate it so you don't leave any excess and hang it up to cure.
Or you could just hang it up somewhere and apply it with a brush to help avoid getting too much of the mixture in/on the fabric.
If you are interested there was a video here on TH-cam showing you how to do that, but with bedsheets instead.
How long did it take to dry?
I let it hang for a couple of weeks
Awesomeness brother HellToTheYeah
I wonder if you thinned out some silicone and impregnated it that way? It would be super waterproof but not breathable. So if you made a tent it would need a couple window flaps. You can thin down silicone with the same mineral spirits. It would be safer too. Not as combustible.
That's an interesting idea
Interesting video, thankyou. Does the tarp remain flammable after it is cured?
Thank you 😊
It's probably no more flammable than any other tarp within reason I'd say.
Was there ever a part 2?
No 😔
I tried once and the footage was bad. Then life happened. Actually hoping to do a new tarp this winter 👍🏻
Could you waterproof it with just bees wax? I know it would be alot of wax but less worry of it catching on fire when its being used. Say around camp
For sure man. I plan on doing another one with just wax.
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Hello my friend
This mixture is my 'go-to' for staining softwoods like pine that easily blotch.
Question: Is this better than silicone dissolved in naptha? What are your thoughts about the 2 methods?
Thanks for posting this...
I guess I really can't say which is better. Never messed with silicone mixture yet.
Glad you enjoyed it
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Now how long will it take before the next application? And another question is it corrosive in anyway?
Suppose it depends on how much wear and tear you put it through.
I don't believe it would be corrosive beings as linseed oil is used to protect things.
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After it cures is the oil still volatile?
Only to direct flame like anything I suppose 🤷♂️
@@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors ok that’s good
Nice job! Looking forward to part two!
Thanks Reuben
If Linseed oil is flammable then why is it being used to cover the sheet?
It becomes waterproof after it cures and loses its flammable properties
....Very interesting idea. I would like to make a poncho and a bedroll cover out of that material. How would you go about dying it to green or earthtone colors ?
Thanks Greg
Just get some Rit dye from Walmart for cotton and follow instructions. Then you could go ahead and linseed oil treat it I'd imagine.
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Great Tip. Looking forward to seeing it in action.
Thank you and me too👍
Hey have you done the waxing yet? I was tryin to look for it. Just making sure I'm not blind.
😄 no I haven't. Need to though
Thanks for reminding me 👍
Excuse my ignorance, but why is something like this better than some type of plastic tarp? I assume this has to weigh more, is more prone to catch fire and will require maintenance to keep it water proof?
What is the benefit?
Great question
Actually once cured out it is flame and spark retardant.
Will work great for ground cloth and or warm bedroll bag. I still plan on using beeswax to further water proof it.
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Mainly sustainability. The cloth and oil can rot down when past usefulness. The plastic never will, and requires fossil fuels to manufacture. You can also re-oil the oilcloth. The linseed-oil cloth can fertilise the next generation of flax plants if you want it to. Having said that, some 'boiled' linseed oil contains heavy metal driers to make it cure faster (it's not actually 'boiled') so that's not great in your soil. It is possible to get real 'boiled' linseed oil, known as 'stand oil'. This has been heated in a sealed vessel to about 300 degrees C for a number of hours. This part-polymerises the oil, so it will cure faster. It makes the best quality paints, too.
i tried this with a different recipe and the rag nearly caught itself on fire after it fell in a clump from the drying line
Close call. It can be dangerous.
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Great stuff. Is oilcloth safe as a camping shelter next to a fire?
Thanks 😊
As long as it's not in direct contact as with almost any shelter, yes.
Just use caution
How come its not still flammable? Or is it still more likely to be more flammable than other things?
Once it is cured out and the oils solidify, its not very flammable anymore. Mind you though, if exposed to direct flame it most definitely is. Definitely more flame retardant though than synthetic materials.
I've yet to finish this project 🤦♂️
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I have been considering this method to make a few coverings for some equipment, how long typically would one of these tarps last? I have been looking at the cheap poly tarps or even the thicker clear/white ones seem to last longer but compared to the older ones they only last a few seasons, also I dont like contributing to the mass amounts of plastic waste
This technique and material wouldn't probably last long in extended weather exposure. I would probably invest in commercial grade oilskin tarps. Expensive at first but they last decades.
The tarp I made I primarily use as ground cloth. It can be used for shelter as well though .
I hope to do another video in the future of a heavier duty style.
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How long did it take before the smell was gone enough to store indoors?
Always kept it in the garage so I really can't say I guess 🤷
Didn't really notice a smell but my nose doesn't smell like it used to
It turned out pretty good. The water just fell right off.
Thanks Wayn, anxious to wax it now
Great video! I'd like to get into winter camping with a hot tent, and was looking to make one of these for a ground cloth to sleep on since the tent doesn't have a floor. When sitting on the tarp, does it get your clothing and/or sleeping bag oily?
Right on 👍 thank you 😊
No, once it cures out it's not oily at all. This one will be in a video soon🤞
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I enjoyed that video very much - thanks for posting that!
I'm glad 😊
Appreciate it
Very cool shelter prep Ray. The beading instills a bit of confidence in the process shared. All the best for the week. Mark
Thank you Mark
Same to you
How much Japan Drier did you add to your mixture?
I never did on this one. Just let it cure naturally. Hoping to do another one soon.
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No mention as to proportions?!?
50/50 mix 👍🏻
I say that 30 seconds in.
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@@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors Just out of sheer curiosity, what do you suppose would happen if, say you added a slight bit more mineral spirits to the mixture than you did linseed oil?
Say about 45% linseed to 55% mineral spirits or about a 60/40.
Would it possibly help to dry out the linseed oil faster?
Or would it just screw up the whole attempt at making oilcloth?
@@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors 2 questions up you say 2 parts linseed oil an 1 part mineral oil...which one is correct..thank you
How did it hold up ?
So far so good 👍🏻
I'll be testing it more soon hopefully
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Awesome thank you very interested in the wax process
Do you really needs beeswax or you could leave it as is?
You can use as is. I'm actually thinking of buying another and just do wax finish and compare the two if I get time.
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That's pretty cool! Does the tarp hold the smell after its cured?
Very a little odor now. I don't think there will be any once I wax it
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What was the ratio of the BLO and mineral spirits?
I would do 2 parts blo to 1 part spirits
I’d love to do this for some overhead cover tarps, but one question although slightly silly, these won’t spontaneously combust on me after they’ve dried and cured will they? Also how long did they take to cure?
Right on 👍
Should be OK as long as they are stored in a cool place and not in direct sunlight.
I'd let hang and cure for at least 2 weeks.
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I'd say cure time might depend on the temperature (and potentially the humidity as well). If its say 90 degrees F versus 60,then it'd potentially cure out faster. I'd just make sure to keep it out of direct sunlight while it's curing if I could,just as a safety precaution so it's doesn't spontaneously go POOF!!! and burst into a giant ball of flame.
You do all the fun things Ray keep having fun it’s interesting to watch
Thanks Todd
I appreciate it 👊
What was the ratio of linseed oil and mineral spirits? Great video by the way! I had no clue it was that easy...definitely on my to do list now!!
I think 2 linseed to 1 spirits.
I would probably try the odorless turpentine like painters use perhaps though next time.
Glad you enjoyed it 😊
@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors thanks alot man, I really appreciate the feedback!!
You should add a tube of clear silicone too
Good idea 👍
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Thanks for sharing this, great tips. Just about to oil some cotton pouches using this method. I wonder if this mixture will work on polycotton jackets too 🤔
Right on 👍
Not sure about the polycotton
Worth a shot 👌
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@@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors oil cloth pouches and wax oil cloth pouches done today, pleased with the results so far. Also wax oiled my hand made haversack, very very happy with that. I'll maybe put a video up, haven't uploaded for a long time. Thanks again, stay safe 🙏
Interesting process Ray! Anxious to see the results brother!
Just goofing around 😊
Thanks for watching Doug
That's so cool! DO you have to wash the tarp first?
Thanks
Yah , I did then dried it in the dryer so it would shrink tight.
How long do you dry it to shrink it and at what settings g?
Just medium or permanent press for 50 minutes I think.
Good luck 👍
Great video keep it up nice tarp to carry on canoe float trips
Yes sir👍
Very cool man! And subbed to your channel 👍
Thank you 👍🏻
@@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors sure thing,great stuff!!
Glad I happened upon this channel
Well I'm glad you did too😊
Hope you stick around and welcome aboard
Good stuff, man. Thanks!
Thank you 😊
How long did it take to dry?
I would recommend letting it hang for at least 2 weeks
Love the information!!
Thank you 😊
Cheers fella
😊👍thanks for Watching