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For those following my waterproofing papier mache experiment, it has been updated today: http://www.papiermache.co.uk/exec/cms-d … 48/page-1/
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Thank you, Jackie!
I have always been afraid to put my work outdoors, as here in the Pacific NW of the U.S., we have roughly the same weather as you. So far, it looks like my instincts were good.
I am anxiously awaiting the next installment!
Sue
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My condolences Jackie for your loss. 
I get so attached to some pieces that if I were to find one of mine crumbling like this it would feel terrible I'm sure. We do appreciate your efforts though and are cheering on the valiant few remaining. 
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hmmm tryd to access said updated site on proofin, no joy..anyway tryin to build canoe. would like advice on avoiding visting davie jones's locker wraped in wet news paper, help please.........glug glug .
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Thanks so much for the update Jackie!
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Well, definitely some surprising results!
Thank you for keeping us updated on the condition of your PM friends!
Sue
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My waterproofing experiment has drawn to a close......check out the latest and final update....
The conclusion: http://www.papiermache.co.uk/exec/cms-d … 48/page-5/
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Jackie, thank you so much for this year-long experiment! I don't know of any other pm website where someone has invested the time and energy for such an undertaking.
I've run across so many opinions where someone said that this or that sealer "should" work. Well, theory is far from fact, no matter what some people say. And it is extremely irritating to put a lot of work into something, just to have it collapse from weather.
So we appreciate your work and your evaluations and conclusions. Marine varnish it will be!
Sue
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Hi Jackie... great experiment, very informative.... since here in the Philippines we only got two seasons- wet & dry... don't have that much problem waterproofing... I use mostly house paints... enamel or lacquer paints... enamel takes a long time to dry so I prefer lacquer paints (automotive)... diluted with lacquer thinner (usually white) as primer, at least 2 coatings... can apply it as thick as I want to really soak up the pulp... the only down side is it eats up the finer details on the piece I'm working on... and yeah, fumes... it's tough though... but for a really tough finish I use epoxy primer... it is also used on ships, cars, practically everything metal that needs to be protected from the elements...
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