bees wax

[Blacktail]

i might be going to southern oregon this week end...and i am hoping to get a maple tree..i want to start on a stone age project...what would be a good natural sealer for wood...i am thinking of bees wax...hoping it works...is there any back up ideas from you guys..john

[El Destructo]

I mix and melt 1/2 Tallow and 1/2 Bees Wax...let it get semi solid....and then rub it on and heat with either an open fire...or cheat like Me and use the Wifes Hair Dryer... ....I don't trust myself with the Heat Gun!!

[Blacktail]

hey now thats an idea...i will see if i can mix the pigs lard and wax...i am cooking now...betty,better watch out...thanks john

[Auggie]

Yep, a wax toilet bowl ring is cheap,and melts good with a heat gun or hair dryer

[Grunt]

When heating wax be careful as it has a low " flash point". Use a hot plate or something that does not have an open flame. I have used a thrift store hotpot.

[OldBow]

Yep, a wax toilet bowl ring is cheap,and melts good with a heat gun or hair dryer

Yup - here's my bee's wax:

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[sailordad]

i buy my wax by the lb from folks that raise bees for the honey.
them folks always seem to have some nice rendered wax they want to get rid of
most make like candles etc from it,some actually make it into 1/4 lb sticks
thats what i get.i go from farmers market to farmers market in the summer
and then hit the county fair in the fall

[shamus]

Beeswax, paraffin, and other types fo wax are good.Beeswax cut with some mineral or olive oil is a natural finish.

more thoughts of mine on finishes: http://analogperiphery.blogspot.com/2009/02/selfbow-finishes.html

hope it helps.

[George Tsoukalas]

IMHO if you want a truly stone age finish then use grease. Warm the bow slightly and melt it in. I've been told quite a few times to mind my own bees wax.  Jawge