Properties Of Beeswax Vs. Paraffin?

[SilverBear]

Just pinch the lace between your thumb and the paraffin. Pull the lace through a few times. I often use a white candle.

Thank You

[GlenH]

I created a mixture of parafin and bee's wax (at about 50/50) and I used that for a time on belts and other edges. It did ok with the burnisher on the dremel tool. I'm now using something called Ron's Edge Rub which gives me a much better look I think.

As far as lace, I use Bick 4 on the lace before I use it. That seems to help condition it a lot better than parafin or bee's wax. (I've used both on lace before too).

[whipstitchwallets]

Parafin is much much much softer than beeswax. It applies much easier, but I get better results finishing my edges with beeswax.

[LTC]

...but I get better results finishing my edges with beeswax.

"better" how exactly?

[whipstitchwallets]

The hardness of the beeswax in comparison to paraffin offer me:

1. a better bonding effect; I don't use any glue

2. added rigidness to my edges for added durability

3. better water resistence

4. the amount of shine i'm looking for

The only draw backs I'm aware of is that you can't dye the edge after burnishing (which I don't do), and it is harder to apply (I get around this by warming it with a heat gun before application.

Hope this helps

[Hennessy]

as an addenendum havin trouble hand stitching thick or hard lea push stitchin awl down into a block of beeswax watch out it'll glide thru quick,i learned this in an old saddle shop in australia many moons ago .

[myrirochemical]

Paraffin oil is established by the the process of crude oil distillation and it is used for different purposes. It is colorless, odourless and tasteless oil. It is higher molecular weight alkane derivatives.

[mike02130]

2 hours ago, myrirochemical said:

Paraffin oil is established by the the process of crude oil distillation and it is used for different purposes. It is colorless, odourless and tasteless oil. It is higher molecular weight alkane derivatives.

Exactly. 

I use bees wax for my thread.  I prefer paraffin for my edges after burnishing or edge paint.  Being a petroleum product I believe it creates a better and slicker finish.  It is not as gummy as bee's wax.  I also stick my pricking irons into paraffin when working with thick leather for an easy exit.

The only way you'll know is to try it out.