I was at the shoe store this morning and I saw cans of Beeswax (Max-Sil) being sold for waterproofing leather good. The ingredients apart from Beeswax were not marked on the can. The mild smell did resemble that of beeswax. I wonder what other ingredient could have been blended. I do not know if this product could be used on wood to make it waterproof. Maybe someone has more information. TIA
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Oil and water don't mix, thus the wax, which is similar. Problem is, water will find a way through if it lays there long enough. Makes a white spot underneath.
Other ingredients were probably volatile solvents designed to help the wax penetrate.
Wax repels water, but it is short-lived and require periodic applications. Beeswax does add a nice sheen to wood and should not be used to "waterproof" a bowl.
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It doesn't work all that well on leather boots, either. Water-resistant at best.
I have no idea what the ingredients are in that product. I make up my own beeswax finish for my maple countertops and some turnings. Just melt some beeswax and add heavy mineral oil to suit (use food grade if this is for countertops or salad bowls). I like it when it has a consistency of a thick paste. I use one of those sponges with Scotch-brite on one side as an applicator. Dan
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