by Heather Luke | Jun 22, 2015
Similar to oilcloth, and an early form of linoleum (see linen)–this typically refers to a cotton or linen cloth treated on one side with wax, gum or natural resin to make it waterproof, and also to bind, coat or stabilise it for use as flooring. ...
by Heather Luke | Jun 22, 2015
A global, historical building material, an informal, rural wall construction consisting of a framework of wattle covered and filled with daub, a plaster of clay, straw, animal dung, sand, mud and water. The wattle part is the construction of horizontal slats pinned to...
by Heather Luke | Jun 22, 2015
A framework of interwoven twigs or laths, rush, cane or willow, creating a flat surface, something like a loose basket weave, which is made sturdy enough to act as a wind or light filtering barrier or backdrop. In wattle and daub, the wattle part is the framework that...
by Heather Luke | Jun 22, 2015
Naturally waterproof fabrics include plastics and rubber; alternatively, fabrics are treated by coating or steeping in a chemical that repels water. See...
by Heather Luke | Jun 22, 2015
Treatments to make fabric water resistant fall into two categories: the more complex factory finishes and the fairly straight forward, easy to apply at home finish. 1. Fabric treated with oil, wax or a chemical to resist the absorption of water, in a finish that...
