10-26-2008, 09:29 PM
I am happy to report that I have found no difference in sunforger canvas stained with the water based wood stain and a section not stained.
I set out two pieces about 24" square, one stained, one not stained. They've been outside since JULY
.. lots of southern California sun, some small amount of rain (we cal it rain!), loads of dew fall
Both resist water equally, resist tearing equally.. I have found no difference, thus no ill effects of staining the canvas!
We are currently completing the staining of our small papiliones.. some needed a 2nd or 3rd coating. We are also seriously contemplating staining the inside. We've been using 2 gallon pump sprayers and are layering on thin washes... two quarts of stain per papilio
Our three larger papiliones are being stained red. They are made of a heavy cotton duck canvas and are taking the colorant beautifully! Nice thing about this regular canvas is that it takes the stain so much easier than sunforger!
(Note: the S Diego Chargers can stay in London.)
I set out two pieces about 24" square, one stained, one not stained. They've been outside since JULY
.. lots of southern California sun, some small amount of rain (we cal it rain!), loads of dew fall
Both resist water equally, resist tearing equally.. I have found no difference, thus no ill effects of staining the canvas!
We are currently completing the staining of our small papiliones.. some needed a 2nd or 3rd coating. We are also seriously contemplating staining the inside. We've been using 2 gallon pump sprayers and are layering on thin washes... two quarts of stain per papilio
Our three larger papiliones are being stained red. They are made of a heavy cotton duck canvas and are taking the colorant beautifully! Nice thing about this regular canvas is that it takes the stain so much easier than sunforger!
(Note: the S Diego Chargers can stay in London.)
Hibernicus
LEGIO IX HISPANA, USA
You cannot dig ditches in a toga!
[url:194jujcw]http://www.legio-ix-hispana.org[/url]
A nationwide club with chapters across N America
LEGIO IX HISPANA, USA
You cannot dig ditches in a toga!
[url:194jujcw]http://www.legio-ix-hispana.org[/url]
A nationwide club with chapters across N America
