Beeswax

From our beehives some of the excess wax is collected and filtered and formed into 1.5 ounce bars (42 grams).
80mm x 20mm x 30mm

• Lubricate screws by rubbing wax on the threads to make them easier to drive into wood.
• Coat sewing thread to prevent tangling, fraying, and knotting during hand-stitching.
• Unstick wooden drawers by applying wax to the runners for a smoother glide.
• Protect tool blades from rust by rubbing a thin layer over saws, planes, and chisels.
• Silence squeaky door hinges by rubbing wax directly onto the hinge pins.
• Maintain bowstrings by rubbing wax into the fibers to prevent fraying and moisture absorption.
• Seal end-grain wood to prevent cracking and checking during the drying process.
• Stiffen thread ends to make threading needles significantly easier.
• Create a "resist" in Batik by applying melted wax to fabric to block out dyes.
• Fill deep scratches in dark wood furniture to mask damage and level the surface.
• Reduce friction on hand saws by coating the blade to prevent it from binding in timber.
• Waterproof leather seams by rubbing wax into the stitching of boots or saddles.