Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts
Posted - Aug 30 2007 : 9:10:43 PM
This is only for wood that has no finish or a rubbed finish. In other words it needs to be a porous finish.
Mix 3 parts beeswax to 1 part parafin wax to 1 part vitamin E oil to 1 part liquid oil of your choice. Warm until waxes are melted, add essential oil of your choice, blend with handheld mixer or hand mix.
Let cool and apply to wood with soft cloth. Buff away any excess.
This helps feed moisture into your wood without being sticky or greasy. I just did my grandma's old cedar chest and a juniper rocker my dad made me. Next up is my breakfast table (it's too small to be called a dining room table! :) )
One problem with using waxes of wood is that if it gets scratched it is harder to restain the wood. I bought a beautiful cedar chest from an Amish furniture builder and he told me oils only. Hugs, Kathy
Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts
Posted - Aug 31 2007 : 2:47:52 PM
Oils work great too. I just love this because it isn't sticky, but I can certainly see how a wax might make restaining an issue. My poor woods were looking so dried out and really needed a deep nourishing treatment. Now they look happy again! They just drank in the the polish. I guess I should note that I only use this about once every 3 months more as a semi permanent finish.
Wonderful Furniture polish
Posted - Aug 30 2007 : 9:10:43 PM
