Quick question on Bee's wax

[Dan]

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. 

[Rockytime]

Phew!

[Runa]

Can mineral oil and beeswax be pigmented to get a darker finish?

[Dan]

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. 

[kmmcrafts]

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..

[amazingkevin]

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.

[Dan]

They used to be made of beeswax, but are now made from vegetable and petroleum oils. 

[Gonzo]

Ditto what Dan said 

[EarltheScroller]

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.