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Home made oilcloth. Slight disaster, advice appreciated (lemmy.world)

submitted 11 months ago by str82L@lemmy.world to c/bushcraft@lemmy.ml

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I've made my first attempt at oilcloth. Used linseed oil (boiled I think but I no longer have the container), turpentine in equal parts, and iron oxide (quarter part). Looks beautiful, but...

First problem is it just won't dry. Been hanging under cover in a well-ventilated area for a few weeks and it's still very tacky. I'm guessing I just need to leave it longer.

More of an issue though is the iron oxide leaves residue whenever it's touched. Any ideas on how to get rid of the excess? Google does not appear to be my friend today.

Any help greatly appreciated!

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[–] MysteriousSophon21@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Try wiping it down with a lint-free cloth soaked in mineral spirits to remove excess oil, then let it dry in direct sunlight for a few hours (UV accelarates the curing process) - this should help with both the tackiness and the iron oxide residue issue.

[–] str82L@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

Thanks! I ended up having the time to just let it sit in the sun for a few more days and that did the trick. Next time I'll try your method.