Transmigration: Becoming the Wicked Stepmother of Four Children

Chapter 192 Making Oilcloth

Afterwards, the group sorted the fabrics.

Lu Qingqing tidied up while considering the matter.

She thought the fabric used for the shirt and curtains could also be used to make oilcloth.

The texture is both light and dense.

She picked up a piece of white shirt fabric.

I was just about to examine it closely in the sunlight,

Then Lin Qingshan's voice was heard:

"Qingqing, don't worry about these things."

Dad will come and clean it up in a bit.

Making oilcloth is a job that men do.

When your second brother comes back, the two of us can handle it.

You and your child can go play over there.

Lin Qingshan arranged the tools in an orderly manner.

He said to Lu Qingqing.

Lu Qingqing examined the white shirt in her hand.

While replying,

"Okay, Dad, then I'll leave the rest to you."

Dad, I found these materials.

"This shirt has the best translucency, you see."

As he spoke,

She held up the piece of shirt fabric in her hand to the sunlight.

Sunlight shines through the fabric.

The faint outline of her palm was reflected in the image.

The texture of the fabric is also clearly visible.

Lin Qingshan leaned closer to take a closer look.

Nodding in agreement,

"Yes, Qingqing, you're right."

This fabric does indeed transmit light better than the others.

If oilcloth is made from this kind of fabric,

Erected on the planting shed

This allows the purple ginseng to absorb more sunlight.

just don't know,

Is this fabric still strong after being soaked in tung oil?

Lin Qingshan frowned slightly.

A hint of worry was visible in his eyes.

Lu Qingqing pondered for a moment and said:

"Father, don't worry, we'll wait for Second Brother to come back."

Let's try a small piece first.

……

Until sunset,

Lin Erzhu then rushed into the courtyard.

He was also carrying tung oil that he had brought back from town.

The last rays of the setting sun shone on him.

It sketches a hurried yet joyful figure.

"Dad, the tung oil has been bought!"

Come and take a look.

Lin Erzhu said loudly,

There was a hint of relief in his tone.

Lin Qingshan walked quickly out of the house.

His face was full of satisfaction.

"Erzhu, ah"

Why did you take so long to buy the tung oil?

"Did something go wrong on the way?"

Lin Erzhu grinned.

Gently place the tung oil barrel on the ground.

"Father, what could possibly go wrong with me?"

I just visited a few more shops selling tung oil.

That took a little time.

But at least we managed to buy it successfully.

Lu Qingqing also came out of the house.

His gaze fell on the tung oil barrel.

"Second brother, you've finally brought the tung oil back."

My dad and I were just discussing it.

They say this shirt fabric is very translucent.

It is beneficial for the light exposure of *Gynostemma pentaphyllum*.

I want to test whether the fabric is still durable after being soaked in oil.

Lin Erzhu patted the tung oil barrel.

He said confidently:

"Qingqing, what are we waiting for?"

Let's get Dad to try it out quickly.

to be frank,

I'm also curious what this fabric would look like if it were soaked in tung oil.

Lin Qingshan smiled and continued the conversation:

"Erzhu, watch your father show you something."

Let's start making the oilcloth now.

As he spoke, he rolled up his sleeves.

Walking up to the pile of old clothes,

He took a large piece of shirt cloth and walked towards the tung oil barrel.

Lin Qingshan squatted down.

Lay the shirt flat on the stone table beside him.

Pick up the brush and dip it deeply into the tung oil barrel.

Let the brush bristles soak up tung oil.

Then, he started with one corner of the fabric.

I carefully applied it.

The brush moves evenly across the fabric.

Tung oil, under the sunlight,

Like a golden veil slowly covering the fabric.

Lu Qingqing and Lin Erzhu watched intently from the side.

Lin Erzhu couldn't help but ask:

"Dad, is one layer enough?"

"Would it be better to apply several layers?"

Lin Qingshan didn't even look up, focusing intently on applying the ointment.

"Let's apply one layer first and see the effect."

Two pillars,

Go and bring over a piece of each of the other pieces of cloth.

Let's try different fabrics to see how they look.

Lin Erzhu responded.

They quickly grabbed a piece from each of the sorted fabrics.

Neatly stacked to the side,

Wait a moment and let Lin Qingshan use it.

Lin Qingshan finished applying the fabric in his hand and straightened up.

Looking at the neatly stacked various fabrics,

He pondered the possible effects that different fabrics might produce.

He picked up a piece of curtain fabric.

He said to Lin Erzhu and Lu Qingqing:

I think this curtain fabric is a bit thicker.

Perhaps after being soaked in tung oil, it will be stronger than shirt fabric.

Two pillars,

Go and hang this coated cloth up to dry.

I started brushing the next piece.

Lin Erzhu nodded in agreement.

Carefully picking up the shirt cloth smeared with tung oil,

Walk to the clothesline in the yard and hang it up.

After saying that, Lin Qingshan began to dip his brush in tung oil again.

Apply it to the curtains.

Lin Erzhu and Lu Qingqing watched intently from the side.

Handing over a tool every now and then,

Or perhaps we could exchange a few thoughts on the properties of the fabric.

"Qingqing, you said that although this curtain fabric is thick..."

But what if it's too thick?

"The tung oil isn't penetrating!"

Lin Erzhu watched as Lin Qingshan applied the paint.

She asked Lu Qingqing in a low voice.

Lu Qingqing frowned slightly.

After thinking for a moment, I replied:

"It shouldn't be like that, second brother."

Tung oil itself has strong penetrating power; as long as it is applied evenly,

Given enough time, it should be able to penetrate the fabric.

But if we really do as Dad says,

If it's even sturdier than shirt fabric, that would be perfect.

The greenhouse for cultivating purple ginseng needs to be made of sturdy tarpaulin for it to be more secure.

Lin Qingshan overheard their conversation from the side.

He chuckled and interjected:

"You both make a good point."

As for whether it will work or not,

"We'll know once it's finished and we see the results."

at this time,

Several children and Dian Dian and Dou Dou all ran over.

Daya said happily,

"Grandpa, Dad, Aunt, dinner is ready."

Stone also leaned closer to watch his grandfather busy at work.

His eyes were full of curiosity.

Lin Qingshan had just finished cleaning this piece of curtain fabric.

He stopped applying tung oil to his hands.

Smiling, he said to the children:

"Wow, before we knew it, it was completely dark."

"Perfect timing, Grandpa's a little hungry too."

As he spoke, he straightened up and gently patted his back.

Lin Erzhu put down the tool he was handing over.

He touched the stone's head.

"Stone, are you hungry too?"

Stone nodded vigorously, then asked, puzzled:

"Second Uncle, what is Grandpa doing?"

It looks like so much fun.

Lin Erzhu explained with a smile:

"Your grandfather is making oilcloth."

Lin Qingshan walked over and took Shi Tou's hand.

"Let's go eat first."

Grandpa will continue cooking after we finish eating.

When you come back from your next holiday,

You should be able to see the finished oilcloth by then.

The stone tilted its little head back, its eyes sparkling.

"Grandpa, the oilcloth is finished."

"Does Purple Ginseng make you grow tall?"

Lin Qingshan nodded with a smile.

Of course!

The tarpaulin can protect the purple ginseng from wind and rain.

Let them grow up in a comfortable environment.

The purple ginseng that grows then will be large and of high quality.

The group hurriedly entered the house.

Lin Qingshan and Lin Erzhu quickly finished their meal and then started brushing tung oil onto the fabric again.

Lin Qingshan moved the brush in his hand rhythmically across the fabric.

The tung oil was spread evenly.

Lin Erzhu helped by handing over the tools.

He watched his father's movements intently.

He occasionally offers his own insights.

"Father, you said to apply several coats of tung oil?"

Will that make the fabric stronger and more durable?

Lin Erzhu watched as the fabric was gradually covered with tung oil.

He asked.

Lin Qingshan didn't even look up.

Focus on the task at hand.

"It might be better if you watch it a few more times."

However, you also need to pay attention to the drying time between each layer.

Otherwise, it will easily wrinkle, affecting the final result.