How to Make Cloth Fireproof
In a large pan, mix 1 lb of alum with 1 pint hot water from a faucet., Select the fabric that you wish to treat., Pull out the completely wet fabric., Use once dried.
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Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: In a large pan
A preserving pan is a good size for this, to allow room for the fabric. -
Step 2: mix 1 lb of alum with 1 pint hot water from a faucet.
Dip it into the pan and wet it completely. , Put into a non-drip plastic basket to take outside.
Hang on a line, over the basket, or over a clothes rack. , Expect some stiffness compared to the original fabric but it should mold to the shape needed with bending. -
Step 3: Select the fabric that you wish to treat.
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Step 4: Pull out the completely wet fabric.
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Step 5: Use once dried.
Detailed Guide
A preserving pan is a good size for this, to allow room for the fabric.
Dip it into the pan and wet it completely. , Put into a non-drip plastic basket to take outside.
Hang on a line, over the basket, or over a clothes rack. , Expect some stiffness compared to the original fabric but it should mold to the shape needed with bending.
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