Waterproofing Again
Dear Aunt Daisy, Please help another Daisy in distress, minus a few petals. I have always written down the water proofing of material whenever you have given it, but do you think I can find one of them? No, I cannot, and I must waterproof the sides of an extension to our tent as soon as possible. So could you please publish a reply in The Listener and so let me collect my fallen petals again? Gratefully Yours, "Another Daisy." We must restore those petals! And it is a topical subject now, with summer camping in full force. These quantities are enough for a tent, but you'll probably need more water, as the tent must be properly immersed. Dissolve Y2lb. of sugar of lead, and ‘Ib. of powdered alum, in a bucket of water-soft water if possible, and rainwater is best. Leave it to stand for some hours, until no more will dissolve. Then pour it oft, being careful not to disturb the sediment — at the bottom.'Add more water if necessary, and immerse the tent for 24 hours. Then hang it out to dry-don’t wring, but let it drip dry. It may take a day or two. This method is good for coats, as well,
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New Zealand Listener, Volume 16, Issue 396, 24 January 1947, Page 33
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207Waterproofing Again New Zealand Listener, Volume 16, Issue 396, 24 January 1947, Page 33
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