Waterproofing Again
Dear Aunt Daisy, Some time ago there appeared on your page a method for proofing raincoats. Would it be possible for you to reprint this, for, unfortunately, my copy of that particular Listener is missing. "A Student." ... If only you had put your ful] name and address we could have posted this recipe back to you straight away-we will post recipes and hints to any reader who encloses a stamped and addressed envelope. However, here is the method for waterproofing materials-it would not do for a rubber-lined coat. Into a pail of sott. or rain water put Yylb. of sugar of lead, and Yalb. of powdered alum. Stir every now and then till the mixture becomes clear. When no more wil] dissolve, pour it off into another vessel, being careful not to disturb the sediment at the bottom. Put the coat into this and leave it for 24 hours. Seé that it is completely immersed, and if there is not enough liquid for this, you can add some more water. Then hang the coat out to dry without wringing-it may take 2 or 3 days to dry properly,
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New Zealand Listener, Volume 17, Issue 417, 20 June 1947, Page 26
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190Waterproofing Again New Zealand Listener, Volume 17, Issue 417, 20 June 1947, Page 26
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