5 parts beeswax 2 parts carnauba wax 2 parts candelilla wax 27 parts turpentine 1. Melt the waxes, using the double- boiler method. Remove it from the heat and add the turpentine while stirring. Add pigment, if desired. Transfer to a clean container while still warm.
Some waxes are available through woodworking catalogs.
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