[Woodcarver] Re: carnuba wax

[Victor Hamburger]

> "maricha" <maricha at ozemail.com.au>
> 
> i have some carnuba wax which is very hard and black in colour.  i would 
> like to make a sort of antique wax with it to apply to my carvings. i 
> used to have an old recipe for it but lost it. would any of you have any 
> suggestions where i could look for a recipe for my special works? 

Hi Maricha,

You can probably melt the carnuba wax in a double boiler (NOT over a direct 
flame!) and add an equal part of shaved beeswax.  You can get beeswax from 
sewing/quilting stores and sometimes directly from beekeepers in your area. 
(Assuming you have some, call your local gov agricultural service, they usually 
know where the beekeepers are).

Once fully melted and mixed, you can cool it (pour it into disposable foil pans) 
and store them in a cool place.  The beeswax will soften the mix to make it 
workable.  You can use a stiff brush to apply it and buff it out with a cloth.

good luck,  Vic H