Make Your OWN Leather Wax

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ส.ค. 2024
  • What is better: Paraffin Wax or Beeswax or Both?
    In this video I compare paraffin wax and beeswax for use in leathercraft. To get the best properties of each wax I mix them together to get a wax blend that is popular for leather workers. This hard wax is great for burnishing edges and as a finish for edge paint.
    Required Tools and Materials:
    - Beeswax
    - Paraffin wax
    - Scales
    - Molding tin
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  • @TeranAtelier
    @TeranAtelier  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you Everyone for Watching!
    Make sure to check out my other leather project videos:
    th-cam.com/play/PLcyBfQSJi8VdNu0zYVangNNTrM27tUOLo.html

  • @keatman
    @keatman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Wow, I asked you exactly about paraffin wax in your previous video and you went ahead and make a video of it! Thank you once again good sir

    • @TeranAtelier
      @TeranAtelier  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That's right thank you! I think it was an excellent time to cover that topic.

  • @liulfrmcshane
    @liulfrmcshane 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your videos are so wonderfully to-the-point. Excellent work.

  • @alandrewgibson
    @alandrewgibson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good work - very sound advice

  • @V3leathercraft
    @V3leathercraft 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks 🙏. Waiting for ur leather conditioning wax making. I made it by mix of beeswax, cocoa butter, & EV olive oil. Works really good... My leather is loving it. Helos in Water resistance... Only for veg tanned.

    • @TeranAtelier
      @TeranAtelier  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sounds great! I am still experimenting with a conditioner so it might be a while. Maybe you can tell me more about your mix design?

    • @V3leathercraft
      @V3leathercraft 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TeranAtelier 2parts beeswax melt to liquid condition in hotpan with high flame. Add cocoa butter 1part in that, lowflame, till it blends, stir for atleast 5minutes. Then add 1/2 part Extra Virgin OLIVE oil & 1/4 part Castor oil, blend all in lowflame for another 5minutes. Then pour it in a big mouth STEEL container. Let it cool in room temperature for 3hours & then refrigerate it for 6-8hours. That's it. Use it ONLY after dyeing. ALWAYS KEEP OVERNIGHT TO LEATHER TAKE THE CONDITIONER. MAKES LEATHER, WATER /DYE repellant after conditioning. Castor oil is only optional.

    • @TeranAtelier
      @TeranAtelier  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@V3leathercraft Thank you! That is super detailed and I will give it a try.

    • @V3leathercraft
      @V3leathercraft 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TeranAtelier tried? How is the Conditioner?

    • @TeranAtelier
      @TeranAtelier  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@V3leathercraft I haven't had a chance to try out the conditioner yet. I will let you know when I do!

  • @pasham.b1653
    @pasham.b1653 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi dear friend
    Thank you so much 🙏🙏🙏💞💞💞

    • @TeranAtelier
      @TeranAtelier  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      My pleasure!! 🙂🙂🙂

  • @catekatz5855
    @catekatz5855 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! Thank you for sharing!

  • @fyeh6584
    @fyeh6584 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    very well-made video. Thank you!

  • @tahakose8099
    @tahakose8099 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing! Just I wish İ could see the edge up close.

    • @TeranAtelier
      @TeranAtelier  ปีที่แล้ว

      You are welcome! I will try including some more up close shots within the next video.

  • @kolchiblmaktob2727
    @kolchiblmaktob2727 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are a teacher and we learn from you. Thank you for the information. I hope you will reply to me with the names of the ingredients so that I can translate them

    • @TeranAtelier
      @TeranAtelier  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are most welcome! The two ingredients are beeswax (which is natural product made by bees) and paraffin wax (which is a petroleum based product).

  • @fouadgouchi6884
    @fouadgouchi6884 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank for the information

  • @randomscandinavian6094
    @randomscandinavian6094 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    So many waxes and blends to try. I have some refined beeswax, blonde yellow and semi-transparent. Too hard to wax thread but I’m trying it noe to waterproof the edges of a bag. Then I have some beeswax bought in a leathercraft store. Soft, dark and greenish. Seems good for thread waxing. I also bought some special edge wax but I haven’t figured out what to do with it. Hard as rock but brittle. Nothing comes off at all if I rub the edges. The edge will break before the wax. And I have tried Carnuba wax which is also too hard. And others.
    I think blending like you do is a good approach. I want to try mixing in boiled linseed oil to make a softer wax paste that hardens after application. Or possibly another oil like Neatsfoot.

    • @TeranAtelier
      @TeranAtelier  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes it is a big area to explore, in future I plan to make some conditioning wax by mixing in some natural oils.
      For your hard edge wax, I recommend using a hot edge creaser to melt the wax and apply it in hot liquid form directly onto the leather edge. The melted wax will seep into the leather edge and give you a very durable edge suitable for a bag. You can then burnish and buff the waxed edge as normal after it has solidified on the leather edge.

  • @claudino699
    @claudino699 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Salve,si puo fondere la cera d'api con una classica candela Twilight neutra per avere lo stesso risultato? grazie

  • @methegringo7516
    @methegringo7516 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you! I will definitly try this method . Have you any recepies for carnauba wax flakes in any of youre leather finishes?

    • @TeranAtelier
      @TeranAtelier  ปีที่แล้ว

      You are welcome! I haven't tried anything using carnauba yet but I will get around to it.

  • @pequodexpress
    @pequodexpress 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How would you describe the temper of your paraffin wax block? For example, a beeswax block is very hard and cannot be squeezed in the hand. I've come across some paraffin wax used for therapeutic purposes, but it seems rather soft, as it crumbles a bit when I rub it on a leather edge, and I can press into it a bit with my fingers. I've got a supply that will last a lifetime of leatherwork, but I don't know if it is the right consistency and composition.

    • @TeranAtelier
      @TeranAtelier  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Paraffin wax is mostly used for candle making so it should only be able to be marked nails and not by fingers. The one I use has the same 'hardness' as beeswax however the paraffin wax is more brittle when you break it up. It may be that you paraffin wax has a lower melting point and so is softer. At the end of the day if it achieves a glossy look on your edges then it is fine to use.

    • @pequodexpress
      @pequodexpress 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TeranAtelier Ah, interesting, so paraffin wax can vary regarding melting point. What I have does come from a medical source, where the wax is used in hot liquid wax baths for therapeutic treatment. It certainly is more brittle than beeswax, but I can still make light impressions with fingers. I'll have to test it a bit more.

    • @TeranAtelier
      @TeranAtelier  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      For that application the wax must have a low melting point. See how it works on edges, otherwise you will need the candle making type which is harder.

  • @mehmetcansen1
    @mehmetcansen1 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    is it an alternative for tokonole

    • @TeranAtelier
      @TeranAtelier  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If you would like to use both products, you can use tokenole first to make it smooth and then wax to make a waterproof seal. Otherwise you can treat them as alternatives.

  • @zaruliskandar2646
    @zaruliskandar2646 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can I use normal white candle wax😅

    • @TeranAtelier
      @TeranAtelier  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      White candle wax is likely going to be paraffin wax but it could also be other types of waxes. You could use it temporarily, however beeswax which is inexpensive is likely going to be more useful for edges and waxing thread for stitching.

  • @sodortrains5057
    @sodortrains5057 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video, why don't you use Oil? (coconut, olive, castor, etc?)

    • @TeranAtelier
      @TeranAtelier  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The wax that I made is for edges and needs to be hard to make the edge durable. Oils are added to waxes to make a conditioner that will be soft and can be applied to the grain side of leather. I might make a conditioner type wax for a video in future.

    • @sodortrains5057
      @sodortrains5057 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TeranAtelier oic, thanks for reply

  • @juancoronado5948
    @juancoronado5948 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your beeswax looks very light yellow compared to my beeswax. Is it " white" ? Or is that just the way your local beeswax looks, maybe because of your location. I was going to get some from Amazon then I seen that there is white and yellow beeswax. I feel like I'm rambling I'm just curious. Also I enjoy your videos and I think you make the most beautiful items. I wish I had your skill. How long have you been working with leather?

    • @TeranAtelier
      @TeranAtelier  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! I have been doing leathecraft for a few years now. I think it is all about practice and trying different types of styles and projects. The colour of beeswax depends on the amount of impurities in it. The yellowest is the least refined and has the most impurities and it can go all the way to be cream white for refined pure beeswax. For leather work I wouldn't think it matters too much.

  • @jagglebip8940
    @jagglebip8940 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do paraffin wax have negative effect on leather if I use it for treatment before I store leather goods for a long time.
    Can paraffin wax prevent cracking/deterioration of leather

    • @TeranAtelier
      @TeranAtelier  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Paraffin wax is very compatible with leather but is only used on edges. For use on the rest of the leather I recommend a wax based conditioner which will absorb into and protect the leather.

  • @pequodexpress
    @pequodexpress 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What would you estimate your tip temperature to be for heating and smoothing the wax on the edge?

    • @TeranAtelier
      @TeranAtelier  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I would think around 70 to 80 degrees Celsius. You want to just melt the wax without affecting the edge paint.

  • @alandrewgibson
    @alandrewgibson 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does the addition of Carnauba Wax bring any benefit?

    • @TeranAtelier
      @TeranAtelier  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Carnauba wax could help make the wax mix more glossy but I haven't tested it. Most wax combinations of this sort are limited to varying ratios of beeswax and paraffin wax.

    • @alandrewgibson
      @alandrewgibson 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TeranAtelier I will give it a go and see what happens as I have all three types to play with

    • @alandrewgibson
      @alandrewgibson 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nope it doesn’t - well not that you would notice or at least I didn’t! - and it just ads to the cost and makes the resulting wax compound/ mix/product much harder and therefore more difficult to apply without heat…….. It’s official! Note: this was not a controlled experiment and merely a quick test so your findings and opinion may differ from mine.

    • @TeranAtelier
      @TeranAtelier  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alandrewgibson Thanks for the update! It sounds like you may have made a harder wax similar to the Columbus wax which can be very useful. I haven't found a easy supply of canauba wax so I will not get around to trying out a mix with it myself anytime soon.

  • @milan4omilanov251
    @milan4omilanov251 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beeswax with liquid paraffin is way better.