How to apply Blanco to British webbing

Here is an informal video on a technique to apply Blanco to British web equipment. Blanco was used by the British Army in WWI, WWII, and into the 1960's. It is used as a colorant for the canvas, to make the web gear uniform in coloration, and to aid in camouflage.

Items recommended to do this:
rubber gloves (otherwise the blanco becomes stuck around and under fingernails)
brush (semi-stiff bristle, 1/2 to 1" in bristle length - a nail brush for fingernails works well)
sponge (used to dampen webbing)
water
and of course, Blanco.

In order to not infringe upon marital bliss, I strongly recommend this be done outdoors, far away from wooden floors, carpet, or anything else which can become stained by the substance. You may want to use cardboard, if you don't want some temporary staining on a concrete driveway or sidewalk.

Once the blancoed webbing is dry, if the application appears uneven, then a repeat application will usually be all that is required for desired uniformity. It may take a little experimentation to develop application technique and a feel for the right water/blanco mix. This is only one method to apply Blanco. Other application methods exist, however this illustrated method I have found to be an easy and reliable option.