Polishing wax making question.

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Which kind of oil will be the best to mix with beeswax for knife handle finishing? I have a bottle of parrafin oil in my home. Will that be a good oil for that purpose or should I go for another? And how many parts oil to 1 part wax will be a good ratio?
 
There are all kind of ready made waxes. Johnson's Paste Wax is a good one.
 
One recipe for homemade furniture polish is beeswax and mineral oil. Others use beeswax and a mix of turpentine and linseed oil.
 
Bill DeShivs said:
There are all kind of ready made waxes. Johnson's Paste Wax is a good one.
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This wax is unfortunately no longer produced. My supply ran dry and can't find it anywhere....GOOD Wax!!

I've made a 1:1 Ratio Beeswax Mineral oil paste for cutting boards work very well, and I have bees so the wax is Free.
 
Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith said:
Be sure to use refined beeswax. Raw beeswax will get sticky and may go rancid.
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I have Bee Hives and Honey processing equipment...All cappings are boiled off to remove any impurities (multiple cleanings), but the final wax product is clean enough to make Lip Balm or paste wax. Block Beeswax is available from Beekeeping Equipment Suppliers or Amazon/Ebay.

Pro Tip: Beeswax Pellets work best for small batch wax making...32oz Mineral oil to 8oz (1/2 pound) Wax will make enough wax for handles and wood cutting boards for years and it won't go rancid! Use Small Crock pot from the Thrift Store cuz you won't be able to use it for anything else...makes the shop smell good too.
 
I use refined beeswax, carnauba wax, and linseed oil. Something like 2:1:6, but i can't give you an exact ratio cause i just fiddle with it until i get a texture i like
I haven't tried mineral oil (i like less petrochemicals where possible), but I wouldn't worry about it not drying. The oil will either get absorbed into the wood or buffed off.
Paraffin should work, it's a mineral oil
 
I use beeswax cut with coconut oil myself, but not really for polishing. More for conditioning.
 
No, but i've been meaning to try that for the next batch. mostly for a nicer smell when i'm using it
 
Alex Topfer Alex Topfer besides the citrus solvent adding a pleasant smell to your finishing mix it will help the finish penetrate deeper into the wood.

We have used quite a bit of the Heritage Natural Finishes on wood within our house. Their original formulas were a combination of linseed, tung seed, beeswax, and citrus solvent. We coated our oak hardwood floors probably close to 10 years ago and they are still shiny.
 
Seedy Lot said:
Alex Topfer Alex Topfer besides the citrus solvent adding a pleasant smell to your finishing mix it will help the finish penetrate deeper into the wood.

We have used quite a bit of the Heritage Natural Finishes on wood within our house. Their original formulas were a combination of linseed, tung seed, beeswax, and citrus solvent. We coated our oak hardwood floors probably close to 10 years ago and they are still shiny.
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What is sitrus solvent? can it be made from citric acid?
 
Citrus solvents are citrus oil-based degreasers made from the peelings of citrus fruit. It is often referred to as Orange Oil.
 
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