Wax finish for raw wood. Make your own Wax finish for raw wood
This treatment is for raw wood, such as exposed beams, and should not be used over other finishes.
To make 1 pint 4 floz/680ml
8 floz/225ml turpentine
8 floz/225ml melted beeswax
8 floz/225ml boiled linseed oil
Warm the turpentine in the top of a double boiler; stir in the beeswax until it dissolves, then add the oil. Remove from the heat and brush the warm mixture onto raw wood. Allow to dry and then buff with a clean soft cloth.
Caution Because this recipe uses flammable materials, make sure the mixture does not overheat or spill onto a hot cooking surface.
