Fireforger Report post Posted February 5, 2014 Hello fellow crafters! I was recently asked about making a custom wineskin for a friend's sister... and I'm coming up blank! If anyone has any experience making them, mainly how to make it waterproof, or some sort of liner, I'd be very thankful. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BDAZ Report post Posted February 5, 2014 The authentic skins use a pig bladder (Hope she's not Muslim) : You may want to look at the construction of a bag pipe bag, which is usually made air tight with sheep's lanolin. I have a prototype made in Ireland some years ago with the liner made from upholstery vinyl and sealed with silicone. Not sure that would be safe. If it were me, I'd probably buy a wine skin off the shelf and make a new cover. Cya! Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fireforger Report post Posted February 5, 2014 Thanks BDAZ, I'd like to find the parts, in case others like what I come up with, but your idea of a new cover may wind up being my choice... but I still have time to research Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SilverBear Report post Posted August 20, 2014 Any idea where to get a pig bladder? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdirocco Report post Posted February 2, 2015 Take a look at this, it is the best information I have seen on the subject. https://www.academia.edu/7342731/The_water_bag_of_the_Roman_soldiers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
