Renaissance Wax

I just picked up a little tin of this stuff. It smells like it will be a workhorse. I already applied it to some C Utz scales and will be applying it to the Livi scales today.

Anyone else use it and have any tips?

 

I've never used it, but it's supposed to be good stuff.

 

Yeah...It has the Royal Seal on it. Its used in MANY a museum..big name ones too. Its suppose to be some great stuff.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renaissance_Wax

 

Let us know how it does so we can have a run on it.

 

I've used a cheaper version called "Conservator's Wax" from Canada. It's about the same, Microcrystalline Cleaner/Polish stuff that Renaissance Wax is, and it's GREAT! It gives you a less glossy sheen and seems like great waterproofing. Peter (bg42) told me about Renaissance Wax. Good stuff! Check Lee Valley Tools for the Conservator's Wax, www.leevalleytools.com.

 

now can this..or will it be able to go on horn scales as well...or just wood

 

According to this, it "may be used on wood, metal, ceramics, ivory, marble, polished stones, leather, plastics, gilding, cast resins, photographs, and like materials offering excellent moisture resistance and protection against heat and finger marks. Its application on exterior surfaces enhances weather resistance. CONSERVATOR’S WAX gently removes grime and built-up wax. Apply with a soft cotton cloth and polish when dry."

So I don't see why horn would be a problem. This Conservator's Wax is a natural product made from fossil material (as is Renaissance Wax), and can even be used on photos and paper.

 

When I`m not using CA ,I use Renaissance wax 4-5 coats dose it , thin coat let dry for about 20 min then buff off
Kind regards Peter

 

i put 2 coats on my Livi and C Utz scales..but only let it dry for about 3 min. The package said it dried instantly. Ill have to give them one more go

 

I am thinking I may need to pull the trigger on this one. How do you like it so far Isaac?


Thanks

 

This looks really good too, Thanks Blair!

 

Pretty nice. I did as peter suggested and let it dry for 20 minutes..it gets pretty firm..then it takes some work to buff it off...but the wood looks good afterwards

 

I use it and like it a lot. I put it on in very thin coats.

 

there you go. You got me to purchase a tub, too

 

It IS the STUFF.

 

how does it last before you have to rewax .

 

Not sure how long it lasts, I have never had to reapply it. It is invisible once applied. I usually put it on after using a Tung oil finish.

 

I have had a small tin and am halfway through ,but I`ve had it for years ,so a little goes a long way
Kind regards Peter

 

I have used it on a few razors so far applying multiple coats, it really seems to bring out the luster I am not sure about it's durability it did make the water bead off my razors scales...

I assume it will need to be reapplied more frequently when the object is in contact with hot water.....perhaps even being wiped / dryed with a towel may remove some of the wax....I guess it depends on how porus the material is.....

I am really liking it so far