By Thorin Klosowski, Lifehacker – January 02, 2013 at 09:00AM
Your gadgets are important to you, and the last thing you want to happen is for them to get soaked in a surprise snow storm. While you can buy waterproof bags, DIY Photography shows off how you can do your own waterproofing of any canvas bag with a little wax.
The process itself is pretty easy. You need two pots, a mixture of paraffin and bee’s wax, and a brush. Boil a bit of water in one pot, then place the other pot inside it with the wax and wait for it to melt. Then coat the bag with the wax using the brush. Once you’re satisfied you covered the bag, let it dry, toss it into an old pillowcase, and then put it in the dryer for 15 minutes to 30 minutes. When it’s done, you’ll have a water resistant bag for a fraction of the price of buying one new. Head over to DIY Photography for the full guide, as well a few tips for converting that bag into a dedicated camera bag.
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