ScottvB
29th October 2011, 06:11 PM
Hi All,
I have applied my home made beeswax and gum turpentine polish to a red gum (Eucalyptus camaldulensis) bedside table and it has lasted beautifully for a few years. I just got a dining setting made from forest red gum (Eucalyptus teretecornis) and intend to use my beeswax polish on that too.
Prior to doing so, I thought it best to ask you knowledgeable folk about the pros and cons of using wax instead of, for example, an oil. I want to keep the natural colours without the darkening that seems to be inherent over time with using oils.
Thanks,
Scott
I used this recipe and it works beautifully:
http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/117508/making-beeswax-furniture-polish.pdf
Try the beeswax, carauba and gum turps recipe for yourselves! Cheap and very nice, and wear resistant.
I have applied my home made beeswax and gum turpentine polish to a red gum (Eucalyptus camaldulensis) bedside table and it has lasted beautifully for a few years. I just got a dining setting made from forest red gum (Eucalyptus teretecornis) and intend to use my beeswax polish on that too.
Prior to doing so, I thought it best to ask you knowledgeable folk about the pros and cons of using wax instead of, for example, an oil. I want to keep the natural colours without the darkening that seems to be inherent over time with using oils.
Thanks,
Scott
I used this recipe and it works beautifully:
http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/117508/making-beeswax-furniture-polish.pdf
Try the beeswax, carauba and gum turps recipe for yourselves! Cheap and very nice, and wear resistant.