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waterproofing question, cowskin
JackCrafty:
About the prickly pear juice... I object! ::)
It is NOT waterproof, nor does it make anything waterproof. In fact, the juice is highly soluble in water. It makes a nice skin lotion, though... so you will have nice soft skin in the area that touches the quiver.
It was used on parfleche to make the colors stand out. It makes the surface nice and shiny, like the glossy stuff they put on photos.
JackCrafty:
Beeswax is your best bet. It's what the Romans used to waterproof their hide tents.
4dog:
Thinking im gonna need a boatload of beeswax,the quiver is not tapered,its my first quiver, didnt post it ,but will,hair is inside for stealth,its a good quiver ,but in texas now its africa hot,,lol,, as i sweat it drenches the strap.
JackCrafty:
You can mix the beeswax half-and-half with some cheap paraffin wax, if you don't mind losing a little "primitiveness". :)
4dog:
Was that a crack at those crappy arrows , ignore em shootin wood with turkey fletch no >:Dw buddy!!.... >:D
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