[TheForge] waxes

[John Newman]

> Thanks for all the replies on the waxing.  The linseed was cured before I put
> on the wax.  The wax I used on the first bowl was Claphams beeswax polish the
> wax was  tacky even after a few days.  Tacky may not be the right term I think
> the beeswax may be too soft and that is what is making it feel a little
> sticky.  The wax I tried a week ago is a mix of caranuba and beeswax it is
> better but still a little soft.  I will have to try some Johnsons wax or maybe
> skip the wax alltogether.  Both of the waxes I used have no petroleum
> distilates or turpentine in them,  I was hoping to keep the finish all non
> toxic as these are bowls, but I guess the turps will evaporate.

I have posted some pictures of two of the bowls on the photo access site under
work.

John