Date: Mon, 17 Feb 1997 20:42:15 -0500
From: JIMCOBURN <JIMCOBURN@prodigy.net>
To: baidarka@lists.intelenet.net
Subject: Re: Skin boat coverings
> Philip Wylie wrote:
>
> Has anyone ever considered the use of "Hemp" as a Baidarka skin covering?
Yes. I've even ordered some samples, some of which looked very good.
Haven't tried building with it yet.
Colors of the samples are like cotton canvas or "natural", which is
light brown. Many samples were the right weight but had a looser weave
than cotton. I ordered these free samples from:
Hemp Traders
2130 Colby Ave. #1
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 478-2108
I also called "Deep See Distributors" -- 1-800-HEMPSTERS, and they had
some 9 oz and 16 oz fabrics, from $8 to $12 per yard. Hemp Traders had
similar prices.
Good Luck!
Jim Coburn