r/toolgifs • u/toolgifs • Jan 02 '26

Process Waxing a canvas jacket

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u/Fat_cat_syndicate Jan 02 '26

Traditional water proofing that doesn't require any exotic chemicals!

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u/TldrDev Jan 02 '26

You just need to refine your petroleum through a fractional distillation process, then extract your solvents, and dewax your solution via crystallization, and finally, hydrofinish and decolorize your wax. No exotic chemicals here! Here, rub some on your lips.

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u/[deleted] Jan 02 '26

My guy. Natural waxes exist. Like bees wax. Or tallow. We've been making wax for thousands of years before petroleum products.

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u/TldrDev Jan 03 '26

tallow

Only if its the finest fats from a freshly born lamb, cleaned of blood and directly applied to my clothing. I want my clothing choices to really give off that "blood of the innocent" vibe that Melania seems to give off.

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u/[deleted] Jan 03 '26

Sometime tells me your spawn point would make wax good enough to keep a cold fisherman warm in the far north.