Beeswax Wood and Leather Finish

Ingredients:

1 pound beeswax
1 pint mineral oil
1 pint boiled linseed oil

Remove wax from heat source, then stir in the two oils.   This makes a large quantity of finish - do not hesitate to cut it down proportionally to make small batches.

Before applying to bare wood, warm the mixture to achieve better penetration. Apply with a soft cloth, let dry, then buff with a wool cloth.

IMPORTANT SAFETY TIP: Beeswax melts at 143-148 degrees. It is pliable at 100 degrees. All waxes will ignite explosively when they reach their flash point temperature. To melt beeswax safely, place it in the top of a double boiler, or place the container of wax in a larger container of hot water. Do not melt beeswax in a microwave, as it could become hot enough to ignite. Do not cover the beeswax while melting in a container of water, as steam may condense on the inside of the cover resulting in water in the wax.  To measure a small amount of beeswax, grate it before melting.