Thread: carnauba wax

I don't think it is , the amount of carnuaba in that wax would probably be less than 10% by weight so I'd guess its mostly a bees wax blend or microcrystaline etc.
I've found a little linseed on the rubber when applying a wax will in my experience give it a little more water resistance, cant give reason for this or evidence but it may work for you (may slow drying a bit so please test first on a bit of scrap)

ian

I havent used a lot of carnauba
astrid

Originally Posted by astrid

I havent used a lot of carnauba
astrid

Do you mean you've not used a lot of the FW mastertouch wax (wax blend containing carnauba) on the piece or you have not had a lot of experience using carnauba wax containing finishes?
I'm using the feast watson wax at the moment on a wooden floor and its going on beautifully with a pad of oooo steel wool.
One coat should do it, as with waxes, less is more.

http://www.feastwatson.com.au/WaxesWax.asp

I should add that the Ubeaut traditional wax is very good, very much worth a try

Ian

Think astrid is talking about the product they market as "Pure Carnuaba Wax", it is very hard drying material that does need a day in between coats.

Wax (almost any wax) will give you good water resistance but not enough to protect it from a pot plant, the only stuff that will is the "P" stuff that astrid does not like.

thats what i wanted to know
but i'm not putting "p" on a 200yo table so she can wear the watermarks with warning
astrid