Wax On

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Things You'll Need
•9 oz. paraffin wax
•1 oz. beeswax
•1 large pot
•1 small pot
•Water
•Stove
•Plastic mold
•Cotton fabric
•Hair dryer
Make waterproofing wax
1
Place all of the wax inside the small pot and the small pot inside the larger pot on the stove.
2
Add water to the larger pot until it rises two inches along the side of the smaller pot.
3
Turn on the heat until the water begins to boil and then reduce to a simmer.
4
Add water to the larger pot every time there is less than an inch of water remaining.
5
Turn off the heat when both waxes are melted and mixed together.
6
Pour the melted wax into a plastic mold and allow to solidify overnight.
Waterproof the cotton fabric
1
Lay the cotton fabric to be waterproofed flat on a large, stable surface like a table.
2
Rub the waterproofing wax hard against the fabric until you cannot add anymore.
3
Turn the hairdryer on high and sweep it over the waxed cotton fabric until the wax melts into the fibers.
4
Repeat three times for a total of four coats on each side of the fabric. The fabric will initially be darker and stiffer with the added wax, but this will ease in time.

from: www.ehow.com/how_7858140_make-waxed-cotton-fabric.html