Waxing Leather

[Austyn]

Hey friends!

Im new to waxing leather! Ive been using a wool cloth to rub the wax into the leather but it just leaves little hairs all over. What type of cloth should I use?

Any type of waxing info would be out standing!

Thank you!

Best,

Austyn

Edited August 20, 2014 by Austyn

[camano ridge]

Any lintless cloth. Some people use shearling. What type of "wax" are you using? Are you waxing products that you have made or waxing store bought products?

[TomG]

I bought a bolt of heavy white fabric - I think it's duck cloth maybe? Sort of a lightweight canvas with a tight weave. Paid about $5 and been cutting pieces off it for several years.

I apply with that and when dried, I buff with a piece of wool.

[Austyn]

Im using beeswax mixed with oils.

And yes Im using products that Ive made!

[camano ridge]

I use a similar mix, most of the time I use my fingers to rub it in. On larger surfaces lik rifle scabbards I us a cotton terry wax applicator from local auto parts store. You can get the applicatorsat Wal-Mart etc. Even a terry cloth towel should be pretty lint free.