Greenland Wax, Home-made. For about $20, you can make 1kg of Greenland Wax for waterproofing clothing.

Supplies

You'll need

Paraffin wax (90%).
Beeswax (%10).
A pot with hot water.
A plastic container.

(optional items)

A cutting board
A knife
Baking Paper
Measuring Tape/Ruler
Market

Step 1: Boil Water

Bring water to a boil and then set to low heat.

Step 2: Choose Your Mould Size

Decide the size & shape of your wax bar.

I used a cheese hard plastic container 12x8cm.

Choosing a size slightly larger than your palm will make the bar easier to hold while applying wax to your clothing.

Step 3: Measure Wax

90% Paraffin wax 10% Beeswax

You can measure the wax on a kitchen scale or you can mark your container in 1/10th for measuring.

Add wax to your container. Smaller pieces melt faster.

Height - Final thickness varies according to size of wax pieces. Account for this. I added about

Step 4: Melt Your Wax

Gently place it in the hot bath.

Set a timer for 10mins and when you wax is completely melted remove from heat and let cool.

Step 5: Greenland Wax Is Ready

Slowly twist your container to pop out the wax bar.

Store it in baking paper.

Step 6: Apply to Clothing

Rub it in to your clothing. This is a slightly tedious tasks, best done while watching tv!

Then blow dry the wax into your garment, for the first few minutes of wearing, it feels a bit stiffer but that changes almost instantly. Your garment is now wind and highly water-resistant. More layers will increase the water resistance.

Introduction: How to Make Greenland Wax