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SelfYewDave:
I have a pair of elkskin moc boots being custom made for me.  They are not the modern type mocs that have a hard sole, etc...
These are purely trad style.

Now, I would like to hunt while wearing these....so, how does one go about waterproofing or at least making them semi-resistant to water?  And, if it is possible
how well does it work? 

Thanks,
Dave

Pat B:
Dave, if they are smooth leather(as opposed to suede) Montana Pitch Blend is a good leather dressing that will help. It is made with mink oil, bees wax and pine pitch.  You don't want to use anything with silicon in it because it doesn't allow the leather to breath. There is very little you can do to make them waterproof but the Pitch Blend will make them more water resistant and keep the leather supple.
      Pat

Stonedog:
The best you will be able to do is make them water resistant.....for a while.

I always used a mix of beef tallow with just a bit of beeswax.....

El Destructo:

--- Quote from: Stonedog on June 21, 2008, 12:57:32 pm ---The best you will be able to do is make them water resistant.....for a while.

I always used a mix of beef tallow with just a bit of beeswax.....

--- End quote ---

What He says!!! I always mix up...Tallow(you can use Lard)....not Fat....and Beeswax....spread it on thick....and heat it in over a Fire...or be Modern and use a Heat Gun or your Wifes Hair Dryer....heat it till it all absorbs....and I do it again and again...till it wont take any more....will not waterproof...but will limit the penetration...and the Leather wont dry out and stiffen up like it would with out this...

huntertrapper:
bacon grease...i sue that for bows and arrows and its good for buckskin and stuff too...

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