How can I make twine waterproof?

Joyce
by Joyce
  8 answers
  • Cheryl A Cheryl A on Dec 29, 2019

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

  • Kathy Gunter Law Kathy Gunter Law on Dec 29, 2019

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

  • Gk 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.

    • Joyce Joyce on Dec 29, 2019

      thank you. Outside project. Windchime using bells and smooth twine.

  • Lifestyles Homes 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.

  • 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!

  • Joyce Joyce on Dec 29, 2019

    Thank you.

  • Sharon Sharon on Dec 30, 2019

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

    • Joyce Joyce on Dec 30, 2019

      Thank you! Second recommendation for product. Sounds like a winner.

  • Waxing it may help.