Dan Posted November 12, 2017 Report Share Posted November 12, 2017 On 11/11/2017 at 12:20 PM, Phantom Scroller said: You have posh cans over there Dan ours are just tins no liners in them. I use them for paint tins when I'm up a ladder you can drill them and hook some wire through to hang on the runs so it's not an issue over here. Roly PS : You tins are massive over there we have dainty little spoons here. When it come to beans, we eat them like horses and fart like cows. Phantom Scroller 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted November 12, 2017 Report Share Posted November 12, 2017 Phew! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runa Posted November 14, 2017 Report Share Posted November 14, 2017 Can mineral oil and beeswax be pigmented to get a darker finish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted November 14, 2017 Report Share Posted November 14, 2017 18 hours ago, Runa said: Can mineral oil and beeswax be pigmented to get a darker finish? I would rather darken the wood. I'd be afraid any pigment in the wax finish could stain fingers and clothes. I'm just taking a crack at this but maybe someone with experience has a better or different answer. Of course, you could always try it and give us feedback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted November 14, 2017 Report Share Posted November 14, 2017 I never tried it or heard of anyone doing it.. and the way I apply it.. like Dan said.. I'd stain my hands cloths and many other things.. not to mention the reason I use it is because of the strong smells that come from stains etc.. and virtually no drying time needed.. so when customers order and want it three days before they ordered.. I can ship it right away.. without waiting for the strong smell to ease up.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted November 26, 2017 Report Share Posted November 26, 2017 On 11/8/2017 at 3:14 PM, rdatelle said: Hi everyone, just wondering if some of you use Bee's wax for a finish and how do you use it. Right now I dip a lot of things in mineral oil and let it dry and wipe it down good. I think Dan had mentioned that he uses Bee's wax also. Can I put that on mineral oil to give it a little shine. toilet bowl wax rings are made from bee's wax,$1.25 ea. Phantom Scroller 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted November 26, 2017 Report Share Posted November 26, 2017 They used to be made of beeswax, but are now made from vegetable and petroleum oils. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 Ditto what Dan said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarltheScroller Posted November 28, 2017 Report Share Posted November 28, 2017 Just to think about: in years of creating pine needle baskets and in conjunction with many other basketeers, we have found that good ol' paraffin is just as good as bee's wax. So if you can't find the real thing, try mixing paraffin with oil and you will get just as nice of finish. And if you really want to think out of the box, heat up the paraffin in a double boiler, mix a little oil with it, smear it on your work, then put the thing in the oven at a very low temperature--below 200-- and let the mix soak into the wood until dissolved. Take it out, buff it up and you will have a masterpiece. No kidding. It really works. meflick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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