Asked on Dec 29, 2019

How can I make twine waterproof?

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Cheryl A
on Dec 29, 2019

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xS0KxCnbPk

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Kathy Gunter Law
on Dec 29, 2019

There is a spray you can get by RustOleum, neverwet, that should do it.

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Gk
on Dec 29, 2019

Hello Joyce! What are you using your twine for? You can waterproof small twine with beeswax and if you are using it for a small project like a bracelet it would be fairly simple. If you are using the twine for a larger, possibly outside project, that's a different story. You can buy a product that looks like twine/rope but it is nylon/ plastic. That would be waterproof.

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- Joyce
  on Dec 29, 2019
  
  thank you. Outside project. Windchime using bells and smooth twine.
  
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Lifestyles Homes
on Dec 29, 2019

Because it is so porous, it’s going to soak up everything one tries. Can you use a synthetic twine that’s tan colored?

If not, I would saturate it with an exterior polyurethane.

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- Joyce
  on Dec 29, 2019
  
  Thank you.
  
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Cher @ Designs By Studio C
on Dec 29, 2019

Hi, Joyce!

Coating the twine with beeswax is a great option if it is a short length. I agree with using nylon rope if a longer length is needed! Hope this helps!

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Joyce
on Dec 29, 2019

Thank you.

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Sharon
on Dec 31, 2019

You might also try Rustoleums Never Wet in the spray bottle.

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- Joyce
  on Dec 31, 2019
  
  Thank you! Second recommendation for product. Sounds like a winner.
  
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