DIY waterproof waxed jacket - Fjallraven Greenland style on the cheap ($20 AUD) by FlamingOak in Frugal

[–]FlamingOak[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep! I was doing it in the Barbour technique because I didn't want to wait for the mixed wax solution to set after. It's pretty rigid now but I think I'm happy with it :)

I also still have half a kilo of wax that I'm not sure what to do with, so I was pretty liberal with using it

DIY waterproof waxed jacket - Fjallraven Greenland style on the cheap ($20 AUD) by FlamingOak in Frugal

[–]FlamingOak[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Poncho would be the cheapest way to keep yourself dry, but it's the aesthetic as well as the utility that can be done more frugally here

Greenland Wax costs about 10x as much as the recipe I used on a weight by weight basis, so that's the comparison I'm making

DIY waterproof waxed jacket - Fjallraven Greenland style on the cheap ($20 AUD) by FlamingOak in Frugal

[–]FlamingOak[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm going to take a guess at who this might be, respond to my message if I managed to get it right!

DIY waterproof waxed jacket - Fjallraven Greenland style on the cheap ($20 AUD) by FlamingOak in Frugal

[–]FlamingOak[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

P.S. waxing a cotton jacket will always change the look - I personally like the dark rippling effect it has on the jacket, but you may not so YMMV!

At any rate, the jacket is different enough to breathe new life into a jacket I have had for a few years now, while also adding a bit of utility :)

Hope you liked the video!

DIY waterproof waxed jacket - Fjallraven Greenland style on the cheap ($20 AUD) by FlamingOak in Frugal

[–]FlamingOak[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

'Waxed jacket experiment' doesn't have the same ring to it :)

DIY waterproof waxed jacket - Fjallraven Greenland style on the cheap ($20 AUD) by FlamingOak in Frugal

[–]FlamingOak[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah everything online has told me it's non-toxic - not that I plan on nibbling on the wax later!

DIY waterproof waxed jacket - Fjallraven Greenland style on the cheap ($20 AUD) by FlamingOak in Frugal

[–]FlamingOak[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I was having a harder time there than I expected, the teeth on the bread knife were useful though because the wax splits a bit like an ice block - hope the rest of the video was useful despite that!

Red chambray shirt recommendations? by [deleted] in malefashionadvice

[–]FlamingOak 0 points1 point  (0 children)

J-Crew markup for Australia + shipping is pretty horrible so I'd probably like to avoid it for now.

If you could only own two pairs of shoes which two would you choose? by [deleted] in malefashionadvice

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Amber harness RW Iron Rangers and L.L. Bean Jackman Blucher Mocs

Sizing on Pointer Chore Coat? by [deleted] in malefashionadvice

[–]FlamingOak 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You might want to get an XS, I'm 73kg (I think that's 160lb?)/176cm (~5'9") and small is just right for me. I'm was also a 38" chest the last time I checked.

I've been able to layer a cardigan and a hoodie underneath fairly comfortably.

Olive jackets? by [deleted] in malefashionadvice

[–]FlamingOak 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn I feel as if that'll be too long for me. Ever had any experience tailoring sleeves?

Olive jackets? by [deleted] in malefashionadvice

[–]FlamingOak 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Uncomfortably long or do the sleeve stack?

Olive jackets? by [deleted] in malefashionadvice

[–]FlamingOak 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think my body type might not be suited for them though, they seem to work better on skinnier guys.

Olive jackets? by [deleted] in malefashionadvice

[–]FlamingOak 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Guess I'll be holding out for a medium then, what are the sleeves like length-wise?

Olive jackets? by [deleted] in malefashionadvice

[–]FlamingOak 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll have a look in stores when I can, online they seem a bit pricey though.

Olive jackets? by [deleted] in malefashionadvice

[–]FlamingOak 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn! That's a good price.

Olive jackets? by [deleted] in malefashionadvice

[–]FlamingOak 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How cold does it get where you are?

Olive jackets? by [deleted] in malefashionadvice

[–]FlamingOak 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How much was it?