Starwind0 Report post Posted August 6, 2019 Wow its weirdly hard to get Wax Canvas! I got normal canvas, I am going to have to was myself, but I rather just buy a bolt of it. Recommendations? Looking for like bag / apron thickness. No idea what that would be. I found some but the prices were very high and untrustworthy.. Like 25 a yard (non waxed is 6 a yard today) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bayou Bengal Report post Posted August 6, 2019 I think Springfield Leather carries it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starwind0 Report post Posted August 6, 2019 (edited) They do, but they are too expensive at 40 a yard to consider. I am sure its really special but if I have to pay over 17 a yard, I will take the 6 a yard canvas I bought at Joans and do it myself. fairfieldfabrics is criminal however. Their base prices are good but require 5 yards min, fine. Whats not okay is then charging me 15 for my "small order" .. okay I get it... THEN 60 dollar for shipping... So in the end the total was more than my whole hide order of BADALASSI CARLO from RML. I am seeing some Etsy shops, they probably bulk order from fairfieldfabrics and resell for a smaller profit. Edited August 6, 2019 by Starwind0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
niakulah Report post Posted August 6, 2019 58 minutes ago, Starwind0 said: They do, but they are too expensive at 40 a yard to consider. I am sure its really special but if I have to pay over 17 a yard, I will take the 6 a yard canvas I bought at Joans and do it myself. fairfieldfabrics is criminal however. Their base prices are good but require 5 yards min, fine. Whats not okay is then charging me 15 for my "small order" .. okay I get it... THEN 60 dollar for shipping... So in the end the total was more than my whole hide order of BADALASSI CARLO from RML. I am seeing some Etsy shops, they probably bulk order from fairfieldfabrics and resell for a smaller profit. DLS is 18/yard. https://districtleathersupply.com/collections/canvas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Khab Report post Posted August 6, 2019 I get all of my waxed canvas from ALfrances Textiles on Etsy. I’ve tried others but this is the best IMHO. All bees wax. No petroleums. It’s what I call a dry wax meaning it doesn’t feel ‘wet’ like the oily types of waxing some use. Its about $21-30/yd and well worth it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blue duck Report post Posted August 6, 2019 You might have a look at Big Duck Canvas. They only sell wholesale, but you said you would buy a roll. Think it is around $13/yd for a 50 yd roll. They have been really good to deal with. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starwind0 Report post Posted August 6, 2019 1 hour ago, blue duck said: You might have a look at Big Duck Canvas. They only sell wholesale, but you said you would buy a roll. Think it is around $13/yd for a 50 yd roll. They have been really good to deal with. I want to buy at most 5 yards. Sorry for the confusion. I'm just trying the material. 3 hours ago, Khab said: I get all of my waxed canvas from ALfrances Textiles on Etsy. I’ve tried others but this is the best IMHO. All bees wax. No petroleums. It’s what I call a dry wax meaning it doesn’t feel ‘wet’ like the oily types of waxing some use. Its about $21-30/yd and well worth it. I sent them a message as they are in Austin county Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dreamsicle23 Report post Posted August 6, 2019 If you just want to try it out, wax your own. I refuse to pay the crazy prices and only use a small volume so I don't mind spending the time. I try to find bigger remnants from Joann's (so $3.50/yard if it's on sale that week) then melt up a mix of 90% beeswax 10% parrafin (mini crock pot with the Reynold's liners is great for this) and paint on thin layer with a natural bristle brush. Then I take my cheapo iron with a layer of aluminum foil over it, and to a few passes over the canvas so the wax melts into the fibers. It doesn't come out as perfectly even as if you bought it from a manufacturer, but once you work with it and you start seeing the fold marks and patina developing it looks great. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
veedub3 Report post Posted August 6, 2019 I second big Duck Canvas. Great folks to work with. Karina Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thunter9 Report post Posted August 6, 2019 big duck out of Georgia is the place . never use to but now you need to buy 10 yds at a time Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
veedub3 Report post Posted August 6, 2019 1 hour ago, thunter9 said: big duck out of Georgia is the place . never use to but now you need to buy 10 yds at a time That didn't last long, too many complaints so they went back to the old ways of no minimums. Karina Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blue duck Report post Posted August 7, 2019 I hadn't heard that Karina. That is some good news there. So @Starwind0 check them out. Lots of canvas options with them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nrk Report post Posted September 11, 2019 you have started the topic with 'hard to get' and not with 'i don't have a budget to buy' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
