I have NO idea what Stockholm Tar is Mad L, but it sounds interesting. How does one use it and what is it for?
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Two Feathers
Stockholm tar is the original tar that was made centuries ago for sealing tall ships (wooden ships), was also used on ropes. It is made pure pine tar. "Stockholm" is one of the purest and only a few places today make the Real Deal (tarsmell being one).
Aside from tall ships and rope it has had Many uses through history such as a water resistant for clothing and hats - one style of has was even called a "Tar Pot Hat" due to the amount of tar used to waterproof it. It has even been used in medical purposes and still is today for livestock. However most livestock tar you find today is the black stuff with very little odor compared to real Stockholm.
It has, since the 1400s, been used to waterproof bags and sacks and even shoes. However most of the 'hard core' reenactors today that I have come across and already knew about using tar will point you to their nearest Farm & Feed store - the black stuff - not even aware of True Stockholm.
If you have a barn or a farm, or just interested in real history, order a pint and check it out!
Coat a canvas bag with it, let it set outside for a week or two (smell is Potent at first); you will be Amazed at the look and feel you get...and heads will turn when you walk in the room, for the next few months they will Smell you before the even See you.....I personally Love it!
Oh, and they Pine tar soap, hand cream, and I see now even After Shave (wow, I gotta try that!)
