Asphaltum - 1 pint
Waxes have been used for centuries to preserve and protect wood. There are many commercial formulas available, and some you can make yourself. Regency Wax, made in the USA, is a superior Micro-crystalline Wax. Excellent moisture resistance as well as inhibiting to finger printing. Small amounts last a long time. Use on any solid surface. Behlen's Blue Label Paste Wax is a superb balanced blend of waxes and Pure Gum Spirits Turpentine. Water-proof and long lasting. Unexcelled on wood. Hand buff for a high luster. Oz Polish is an easy one-step cream polish. Non-flammable, non-abrasive, greaseless, quick drying, no silicones. Also available now in a convenient pump. Excellent product! George Frank's Water Wax ingredients are also available for you to make your own wax. Carnauba Wax, also known as Brazil Wax from the Brazilian Wax Palm Tree which contributes hardness and polish-ability and Candelillia Wax, from the leaves of a Mexican plant, are combined with Triethanolamine and Stearic Acid to enable emulsification of the water and waxes. It produces a superior wax that reproduces that dry antique shine, functional as well as beautiful. The specifics of manufacturing of this wax is described in George Frank's excellent book on finishing "Adventures in Wood Finishing" (still available at Olde Mill). Beeswax (white and yellow) and Turpentine are also old recipe wax ingredients. Slideez is a very helpful gadget that can be used for making sticky drawer bottoms slide more easily.
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