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Our first shot at earth pigments

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BowEd:
The resistance to stay away from acrylics is hard to do.
I wonder what shellack could do.
I've read of using prickly pear cactus juice used water proofing rawhide.

BowEd:
In the past I've melted bees wax into this rawhide quiver to water proof it pretty good actually.

WhistlingBadger:

--- Quote from: BowEd on September 04, 2022, 01:03:40 pm ---In the past I've melted bees wax into this rawhide quiver to water proof it pretty good actually.



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I've never tried straight beeswax.  I usually use about 1 part powdered pine resin, 2 parts beeswax, and 3 parts lard or bear grease to waterproof bows and leather.  Works pretty well and it's easy to rub in with a little heat.

BowEd:
I imagine incorporating pine resin in with the beeswax might extend the time or need to reapply beeswax.In all cases heat would need to be used.

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