To apply the stuff, I heat it in a panful of hot water until it liquifies. I slather it on with a paintbrush and wipe off the excess with paper towels. Then I put the boots on the drier, turn it on and let the gentle heat open the pores of the leather so it can soak in. Even if I haven't gotten any on my hands during the application process, the next few times I use the boots, I'll invariably come into contact with some glob I missed, thereby weatherproofing myself for several more trips on the trail.
365Caws is now in its 14th year of publication, and was originally intended to end after 365 days. It has sometimes been difficult for me to find new material, particularly during the winter months, but now as I enter my own twilight years, I cannot guarantee that I will be able to provide daily posts. It is my hope that along the way I may have inspired someone to a greater curiosity about the natural world. If so, I can rest, content in the knowledge that my work here has been done.
Friday, September 2, 2011
Gearing Up With Sno-Seal
To apply the stuff, I heat it in a panful of hot water until it liquifies. I slather it on with a paintbrush and wipe off the excess with paper towels. Then I put the boots on the drier, turn it on and let the gentle heat open the pores of the leather so it can soak in. Even if I haven't gotten any on my hands during the application process, the next few times I use the boots, I'll invariably come into contact with some glob I missed, thereby weatherproofing myself for several more trips on the trail.
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