johnggrg Report post Posted May 5, 2013 I am making a outback style hat and watched a video about how to do it. In the video he said he made a beeswax sealer for his. He said he used a couple noncented beeswax candles and mixed it with some mineral spirits to make a paste. The finish was a dull finish which I want. My question is. what size candle or how much beeswax in oz's to how much mineral spirts to make a good sealer??? Any help would be greatly apreciated. Thank you. John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fowlingpiece Report post Posted May 5, 2013 For that type of "sealing" I would melt about 1/3 pound of wax, brush on with a natural bristle brush or rag, then use a hair dryer to make it penetrate the leather. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dwight Report post Posted May 5, 2013 An old fashioned "recipe" for an old fashioned finish: 4 oz (by weight) natural beeswax + 4 oz (by weight) of neatsfoot oil. Melt the beeswax in the oil, . . . I use a glass jar in a crock pot, . . . usually takes about a half hour. Pour into muffin pan with muffin liners. Allow it to harden It makes a product that is a little stiffer than Kiwi shoe polish, . . . and can go from a very dull to very shiny appearance, . . . depending on how many coats you apply. Rub it onto the surface, . . . lightly go over it with a heat gun, . . . melts it into the fibers. Polish with a soft cloth when is is dried and cool. May God bless, Dwight Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnggrg Report post Posted May 5, 2013 Dwight. Exactly what I wanted to know. Thank you!! I had heard mineral spirts was used. Is there differant ways to make the finish? I didn't want a shiny finish at all for mine. John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dwight Report post Posted May 6, 2013 (edited) A wonderful lady from the Pacific Northwest (if I remember correctly) gave me this formula several years ago, . . . I love it. I've never heard of mineral spirits being used with this, . . . You have to work to get a "shine" with this, . . . it can be done, . . . Try it, . . . you might like it. BTW, . . . I put it on with my fingers usually, . . . just smear it real good, . . . hit it with the heat gun, . . . back off, . . . let it chill, . . . buff a bit, . . . looks good. Make sure to send us pictures, . . . I'm always up for a good hat. May God bless, Dwight Edited May 6, 2013 by Dwight Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
