Filler applied...now wait one month!

Last night between 8:30 and 1:30 this morning I applied three coats of filler. Filler is an oily mixture which penetrates the weave of the canvas in order to make it more waterproof and durable. Since I have never filled the weave of canvas this task looked perplexing however it is not a problem. Just keep stiring the gallon bucket in order to suspend the ingredients. So, 5 hours into the project I finished! It looks like a grey whale!

Applying the first coat. The canvas absorbs the filler quickly.

The finished product with three coats. It does look like a whale! The problem with this step is the filler in concert with the canvas shows every bump, nailhead, plank seam, etc. Its not forgiving! Perhaps the paint will help to smooth some of that away.

The canvas after the first coat. The weave can still be seen. However after the third coat the surface is a smooth as a baby's behind...and just as stinky!

VICTORY!!!!