Can someone tell me about "seasoning the canvas"? I understand it is in the manual, but I have not bought it yet. How long does it take?
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You mean with water to close the holes in the fabric? It is supposed to be spritzed down, but we just let a light rain fall on it, and it was fine in a heavy rain a month later.
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Find a sunny spot in yard to erect tent and discover that you not only purchased a very well constructed verifiably quality item, BUT that after rejoicing with glee realizing what an outstanding purchase you made, take a deep breath.Then having a hose with nozzle supplied with clean H2O, lightly spray ALL exterior canvas surfaces with a light spray of water just enough to coat. Wait until noticeably dry and then break down tent and roll up, (once again experiencing the joy of instructions well documented by manufacturer), AND without hesitation make haste to schedule first camping adventure in your new portable housing. Find a sunny spot in yard to erect tent and discover that you not only purchased a very well constructed verifiably quality item, BUT that after rejoicing with glee realizing what an outstanding purchase you made, take a deep breath.Then having a hose with nozzle supplied with clean H2O, lightly spray ALL exterior canvas surfaces with a light spray of water just enough to coat. Wait until noticeably dry and then break down tent and roll up, (once again experiencing the joy of instructions well documented by manufacturer), AND without hesitation make haste to schedule first camping... » Read More Find a sunny spot in yard to erect tent and discover that you not only purchased a very well constructed verifiably quality item, BUT that after rejoicing with glee realizing what an outstanding purchase you made, take a deep breath.Then having a hose with nozzle supplied with clean H2O, lightly spray ALL exterior canvas surfaces with a light spray of water just enough to coat. Wait until noticeably dry and then break down tent and roll up, (once again experiencing the joy of instructions well documented by manufacturer), AND without hesitation make haste to schedule first camping adventure in your new portable housing. « Show Less
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Seasoning is a piece of cake. 1) Set up the tent. 2) Take a garden hose and spray down the whole tent. 3) Let the tent completely dry. 4) Re-pack the tent. You have just seasoned the tent.
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Find a sunny spot in yard to erect tent and discover that you not only purchased a very well constructed verifiably quality item, BUT that after rejoicing with glee realizing what an outstanding purchase you made, take a deep breath. Then having a hose with nozzle supplied with clean H2O, lightly spray ALL exterior canvas surfaces with a light spray of water just enough to coat. Wait until noticeably dry and then break down tent and roll up, (once again experiencing the joy of instructions well documented by manufacturer), AND without hesitation make haste to schedule first camping adventure in your new portable housing.
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I asked the person who paints in our family. He said that as far as he knows, you can use the oil paints on the canvas. maybe go online and research the issue with Darice manufacturer.
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Use a gloss black primer, and then paint *extremely* light coats of chrome, building it up slowly. I find that 2-3 coats works best, and it dries very quickly in between coats. I have looked everywhere for a "manual" or directions, but have not found one, so the info I am giving you is based on my own tests. I tried it many different ways, and only gloss black with light chrome coats gave me the high polish results I was looking for. It should also be sealed if it's going to be even lightly handled, and again the sealing should be done with a very light hand. I would recommend testing on plastic spoons to make sure you have things right before you go to model, as stripping this stuff is a real PITA. Happy Painting!
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I use a stainless steel chain link scrub and hot water only. Works beautifully! The first year I season with shortening after use (scrub with chain link, put in warm oven to dry, season and put back in warm oven). I did this seasoning routine for almost 1 year and never did it again. It's 3 yrs old now and priceless. Each time you use it it gets better. I use it for all dishes that calls for a Dutch oven or large pot, not just stir fry. And let me tell you it makes a killer paella!
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I am not sure about the seasoning part. I don't follow the norm. I just started grilling but you may have something there.
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There's a setting called "stew". Its default is set to 4 hours. Can be set in 30 minute increments up to 12 hours. It's the slow cooking mode but the cooking efficiency is 50% higher so you'll need to experiment a little. After the cooking time it automatically switches to a 12 hour Warm Cycle.
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Google "sheryl's blog cast iron seasoning". She talks about the chemistry of seasoning and gives a very good explanation on how to do it.
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You really should season it first. Even if they say it's preseasoned, I think the surface benefits from seasoning by the user. Only the Lodge products really seem to be cooking ready.
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Chad: I can't remember exactly but I think about 15-30 minutes each or maybe more. It takes time to change pads and mask off and stop and check, etc. I usually said to myself - that's not enough, and re-did that lite again with same grit. You have to be vary careful not to run off on your paint or chrome. I used water and wet sanded every step. I would never try it dry only! I even went to PepBoys or Autozone or somewhere and bought a 2000 grit paper and made up my own extra fine pad. That grit that was not included in the 3-M packet. I did my Dodge Pickup lites in the fall 2012 they still look good. Chad: I can't remember exactly but I think about 15-30 minutes each or maybe more. It takes time to change pads and mask off and stop and check, etc. I usually said to myself - that's not enough, and re-did that lite again with same grit. You have to be vary careful not to run off on your paint or chrome. I used water and wet sanded every step. I would never try it dry only! I even went to PepBoys or Autozone or somewhere and bought a 2000 grit paper and made up my own extra fine pad. That grit that was not included in the 3-M packet. I did my Dodge Pickup lites in the fall 2012 they still... » Read More Chad: I can't remember exactly but I think about 15-30 minutes each or maybe more. It takes time to change pads and mask off and stop and check, etc. I usually said to myself - that's not enough, and re-did that lite again with same grit. You have to be vary careful not to run off on your paint or chrome. I used water and wet sanded every step. I would never try it dry only! I even went to PepBoys or Autozone or somewhere and bought a 2000 grit paper and made up my own extra fine pad. That grit that was not included in the 3-M packet. I did my Dodge Pickup lites in the fall 2012 they still look good. « Show Less
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I found it really straight forward and easy to use. I think that with practice it would get easier, but out of the box was pretty easy. I recommend looking on youtube for some videos to give you some ideas. I bought it to airbrush some flower cookies, and I was really pleased with the added detail that the airbrush gave - Good luck!
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It had been mentioned that there was no green in the box--could dabs of blue and yellow be mixed, or does this enamel dry too quickly for that? I am new to enamel paint, so not sure how fast it's meant to dry...Thanks in advance for answering.
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I would plenty heavy to hold stretched canvases, I had dishes in mine in our travel travel trailer and it worked great. I am an artist also, I have stretched canvases of that size. Tomorrow (it is 9:30 PM my time) I will put some canvases in mine and get back to you in the AM as to how that works out, OK?
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Ours came with instructions but if you google "seasoning a molcajete" you will get some good info including using a wire brush or a pressure washer.
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Maybe you can get the carrot or brush on Ebay. As for the instruction manual, (did it come with one?), I'll see if I can find whatever came with mine and make a copy for you. I'll have to ask you to be patient though because I'm in the middle of a move.
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I make a lot of gumbo in this pot and making the roux really seasons it. So if you make gumbo you are already pretty much good to go.However, for my other pots I use another technique which seems to work better for for me than the oven seasoning method:1. Clean the pot after cooking. You can use soap if you need to. Make sure it is dry.2. Add a thin coat of canola oil, spreading evenly with a paper towel.3. Cook on the stove on high for about 5 minutes until it starts to smoke. Remove from heat.That's it! Done on a regular basis when you are cleaning the pots, they will build up a seasoning of multiple light coats of oil. I make a lot of gumbo in this pot and making the roux really seasons it. So if you make gumbo you are already pretty much good to go.However, for my other pots I use another technique which seems to work better for for me than the oven seasoning method:1. Clean the pot after cooking. You can use soap if you need to. Make sure it is dry.2. Add a thin coat of canola oil, spreading evenly with a paper towel.3. Cook on the stove on high for about 5 minutes until it starts to smoke. Remove from heat.That's it! Done on a regular basis when you are... » Read More I make a lot of gumbo in this pot and making the roux really seasons it. So if you make gumbo you are already pretty much good to go.However, for my other pots I use another technique which seems to work better for for me than the oven seasoning method:1. Clean the pot after cooking. You can use soap if you need to. Make sure it is dry.2. Add a thin coat of canola oil, spreading evenly with a paper towel.3. Cook on the stove on high for about 5 minutes until it starts to smoke. Remove from heat.That's it! Done on a regular basis when you are cleaning the pots, they will build up a seasoning of multiple light coats of oil. « Show Less
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Indeed. I think it's a couple days but the instructions are on the can. My project turned out better than expected. Happy customer here.
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There is something in the instructions about seasonin with oil I think but I don't remember. I cleaned with a mild detergent (I only use seventh generation so it's very green and safe). Once you use it a few times it's like a cast iron pan; it builds up seasoning. Do a google on how to properly season a paella pan. Hope I helped