By using a wax instead of a varnish you have more control over how the finished piece will look.
Tinted wax for wood furniture.
It s the general go to colourless wax.
It is recommended for furniture antiques woodwork cabinets doors paneling and accessories that do not need a hard protective coat of polyurethane.
Then fill a pot with water and place the glass jar inside over medium high heat.
Minwax paste finishing wax protects and adds hand rubbed luster to any finished wood surface.
When choosing the finish pick the color that s closest to the color of the wood.
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First apply a bit of the un tinted soft clear wax so the area is tacky and then apply the tinted wax.
Use darker wax on darker pieces which will help you polish it and hide any minor flaws.
Be sure to reapply regularly.
For a burn that goes into the wood buy a stick of tinted wax or shellac both available in hardware and woodworking supply stores.
The wax will fuse with the chalky paint making it very strong.
Bring to a slight boil.
When applying the tinted wax you want to work in small areas.
This can be used as a decoratively it just depends what your goal in waxing is.
Next open the windows and turn on the overhead exhaust while the wax melts down this will only take a few minutes.
Grab a glass jar and scoop a spoonful or two of the clear solid paste wax into it.
If you have a dark stain a wood with large pores than you don t wish to emphasize then choose the dark shade as natural will show light.
My mom used this to wax her furniture.
Paste wax will make a wood piece shinier because it fills in digs and other crevices.
Put the wax on heavy wait a few minutes and wipe away with a clean cloth.
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For a glossy sheen buff the wax after applying.
Then you need to thoroughly clean the surface with a mild soap and water.
Select a color that matches the lightest grain in the wood.
I ve used a waxing brush but for these areas i used a small decorative paint brush.
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The best use for paste wax is to maintain and care for your furniture.