Thank you. I've seen recipes but I wanted to really see it on furniture. Gonna save me money and will smell better. Update: I made it with xtra beeswax and added some orange essential oil. It smells great and I rubbed it into my piece with my ha d 'cause it has no strong chemicals.
Ty Ty Tyyyyy! Bc you approve, I will give it a try. I am new at using chalk paint and it sure is pricey. My Hubby bought me an 8oz bottle for $10! You can just imagine the cost of the gallon size (I think it was around $65!!!) So, if I wanted to paint my table, my measly 8oz jar of chalk paint won't do it. I actually found a way to make my own chalk paint using limestone (making it with plaster of paris is NOT recommended by many here on TH-cam - too clumpy and a short shelf-life) And here I am finding the wax! I am in awe at the creativity of TH-camrs ;) Tfs!
I will have to check out the limestone. I use homemade chalk paint most days and I make it with plaster of paris. I have a kitchen mixer I got a the thrift store for a couple dollars that I dedicated to chalk paint so I don't have lumps. I only mix what a project will use so I have no shelf life worries. I also get my paint from the mismatched paint section so I pay $1 per quart for it here at Habitat for Humanity. Lowes and Home Depot sell theirs for about $5 per quart. FYI Dollar Tree sells baby oil for $1 for a huge bottle.
Hi, I have been mixing my paint with lime for about 6 years and it works awesome, i have kept jars with left overs and after 2 years i can still use them. Limestone is the best to mix paint I agree :)
@@ronriggs9954 I bought my beeswax pellets from a company out of Eugene, Oregon, "Mountain Rose Herbs" I believe. A great company that sells organic essential oils and all this stuff to make homemade body and bath products.
I wouldn't be surprised if years and years ago they did their furniture waxes pretty much the same. I have a 200 year old oak child's rocker. I know my grandfather waxed it for the final finish. You can scape it off with your fingernail. They didn't have Martha Stewart or Minwax back in those years. I need to make some veneer repairs on this little rocker (because my mom ripped off the loose veneer), and I will be using wax for the final finish just like grandpa did. I will need to do some experimenting with the color of stain I end up using. I saw a video about using black tea. That is definitely going to be an option, and I am patient enough to experiment with that too. I bought brown oak veneer because that oak was used for furniture back then. I also have one of the arms of the rocker has come loose so I need to repair that also. It's going to be a satisfying project and it is a family heirloom.
I agree. I think it was mostly beeswax long ago and it was probably beeswax mixed with any oil that was available but in reality there were probably things used we would never think of. I have heard of black tea making a nice stain on unfinished wood. There are so many ways to do this stuff it is a lot of fun experimenting. Good luck on your project it sounds like it will be awesome!
I am a little nervous about the arm repair. It is actually disconnected from the rest of the rocker with the screw intact. It's very possible just the glue will be enough if I clamp it well and get enough glue in there. TH-cam is a wealth of info and I just might run across some good suggestions. I ran across a video that showed the best way of repairing veneer. I would never stay away from a potential because of missing veneer anymore. I found an eBay store that sells nothing but wood veneer. I wish they sold wider pieces because I have a door that needs oak veneer. I've asked, so maybe they do have wider pieces from time to time.
The things our parents did in the name of what was in. I have a old rocker that was my grandmothers, it is cherry wood with carved swan head arms. in the 70's my mom pained it glossy black and reupholstered it with black velvet. Even she say's "what was I thinking!" I had it redone (before my DIY days) and stripped the paint and had it stained natural then had new Toile fabric put on. It's in need of some TLC again (fabric arms are getting thin). But its still beautiful.
I tried it, and I love it. I made a brown wax and a white wax by adding 1 part paint to about 6 parts wax. I really like the way the white wax looks. Thank you again.
@@shellydianenovascotia3914 I just added a little brown paint to the wax. It will stay in the recesses, but the high points, it will buff right off. I want to say that I used about a 1/2 teaspoon of paint, but start there and add if it isn't dark enough.
@@creativegirl9710 If we're talking about the same glaze that is a liquid, I would say that you have more control with the wax. You can cover the whole piece with clear wax first, then use a colored wax. That way you can wipe it back easier if you think it's too much. With glaze, you would want to keep the surface horizontal, but with wax you don't need to do that because it won't drip. I highly recommend using the baby oil instead of mineral oil because it smells nice. When adding paint, the wax will need to be warm and not solidified yet. The more baby oil/mineral you add to the wax the less hard it will be when cooled. I had to play around with the amounts. Hope this helps.
Thank you! Just made some, and I'm waiting for it to cool to room temperature. Can't wait to try it out with the DIY chalk paint that I made. Saving a lot of money.
Thank you for this! Great idea! I've been making home made furniture polish for years and never happy with it but this looks, not only easier, but BETTER. Thanks so much!
I have not tried other oils but I think some of them would be fine. Vegetable oil may be my last choice though, just from personal experience of it getting gunky/funky when cooking and it is very thick. I think you may end up with an oily mess that is hard to clean the excess off your project. I would another natural oil that was not thick but I have no idea how it would turn out or which would be best.
I 've been contemplating the vegetable oil for a few days now I would say absolutely don't use it. It is so thick compared to the baby oil in the recipe I think it would be a nightmare to wipe of furniture. Please let us know what happens. Thank you for watching and commenting!
Shall I just add chalk or latex or acrylic paint for White Wax? Thank you so much for now I can join in with y'all, because I surely could not afford otherwise. 🌻 blessings from me to you 🇨🇦🙋❤🙏
what can i add to it to make like the annie sloan white wax look of the aged limestone? I have all these ingredients but i want the white one but its so expensive! I can't seem to know what i put in it for the color.
Thank you for sharing this information! I read through the comments so I didn't repeat a question you have already answered... But I didn't see any information on how/ where to store it once it's made. In the fridge?! Or is in my garage ok? I live in Arkansas and the weather here is very hot and muggy humid from April -October....winters aren't really harsh... Couple of freezes a season.... But my garage is not well insulated at all... I just don't want to waste what I made by not storing it properly...
Love these money saving videos. You are fantastic! I never used wax. Is it to seal paint? Also, can this recipe be stored & used again or does it have to be used as made?
Hi Wendy. Considering making this but I was wondering if this gives an even finish as it looks like it goes on evenly in the video (I hate the blochy wax look)? How many coats do you do when using wax? How long for the wax to dry and how long until it's fully cured? Thanks heaps. Keeps the great videos coming.
The even finish comes when you wipe the excess wax off, just as with any wax. It should be dry enough to handle in 24 hours and cured in 30 days. I have another recipe up with carnauba wax which I recommend for higher traffic furniture.
Is it ok if I added more beeswax? It’s definitely more of a hard wax texture. I barely had any baby oil left so added about half beeswax pellets. I’d prefer softer wax but I’m in a pinch and harder wax will work. As long as it won’t ruin my piece?
Hi from athe Netherlands! I will give it a try if i can buy those beeswaxpallets here. I,m also gonna buy that 3M flexible sandpaper, i looked it up and they sell it here. I,m curious if it works as well for me as it does for you, thanks for the tip👍👍👍
Love the idea, and so inexpensive. I wan to restore a sofa and paint the fabric with chalk paint, would that wax work as a saeler or would it stay oily on the fabric, do you know?
People definitely use the wax on fabric. I did a test with chalk paint on upholstery and the chalk paint passed with flying colors for not rubbing off as did the wax. The wax however is not recommended for outdoor furniture and heat is the reason I saw for not using it outdoors. This tells me that I don't want to use it indoors either because if it gets hot from temperature or a hot butt, it makes it sound like it could come off. I have sealed chalk painted furniture with scotch guard with great success and given the choice, I would choose scotch guard. There are also sprays for sealing leather that I would consider using. Leather sealing sprays are meant to keep dye off clothing so I think it would be a good choice for fabric. Please let me know what happens!
Great video... Thank you for sharing... I want to paint a chair and have been told to "Wax" it... Do you have a video on how to paint a chair and wax it???
Here is my basic chalk painting video. I am painting a table, but same principal. Please let me know how it turns out! th-cam.com/video/hNDXtGTOpOw/w-d-xo.html
Hi first timer love your product going to be chalk painting my grandmas mid century dining room table with a homemade chalk paint do you think it will hold the paint on with no problem thank you
I always lightly sand before chalk paint in everything but definitely a dining table. Scuff sanding, or removing the shine, does not take any longer than cleaning it. The reason is that dirt or oils can be deep enough in wood to not come out with cleaning. If I scuff sand it, I am guaranteed that all the old gunk is gone, especially if the table has been waxed. The less shiny the surface the better the paint will hold. My first choice to seal dining room tables is brush on polyurethane and my second is brush on Polycrylic (water based). Dining tables are the only things that I recommend Polyurethane first. It is the most durable go the finishes in my opinion and is needed for constant wiping and use of the table. If you really want to use wax, I would go with Annie Sloan ($25) or Minwax Paste Wax ($9) for this. If you use white paint, Minwax Paste Wax will make a stark white into a light antique white but other than white, I can't tell a difference with the Minwax Paste Wax tan tint. If you want to use a homemade wax, I would use my recipe with Carnuba in it. I recommend my carnauba wax for everything but a high use dining table, unless you will have light use of the table and then it would be fine. th-cam.com/video/W_hMUNwVDxQ/w-d-xo.html
Yes you can use paraffin wax. It has been used by woodworkers for a long time to seal and protect wood and keep ends of boards from splitting. I am sorry for the very late response, I miss questions sometimes.
You can add wood stain to the wax after it comes off the stove. Let it cool a few minutes first, it is hot oil.and dangerous. I would take a small amount of the wax out of the jar, mix in a few drops of the the stain and test it on a piece of wood painted the same as your furniture. From there, you can determine how much stain to add to the rest of the wax. To make dark wax, you can re-heat your wax in the pan of water, add stain and cool as instructed in the video.
Great video perfectly explained may I ask why you didn't use mineral oil, as you explained most commercial waxes are made of beeswax and mineral oil? Just wondering, great presentation
Thank you! I am posting a variation of this recipe soon. I added another ingredient to make it a harder wax for high traffic pieces and I am also working on a spray wax because sometimes I have a whole lotta furniture to wax!
So glad I discoverd u. I am going to be painting a sofa with homemade calcium carbonate paint, will this wax be a good seal or should I just leave the sofa with the chalk paint?
I personally at this point prefer to use latex satin finish paint on fabric. It doesn't need a sealer (wax) and it is a lot cheaper. One of the reasons is that not all fabric works well with the wax. If you have a non textured fabric that is not velvet or velour, it is fine. I also don't trust wax for something warm bodies sit on. (I know a lot of people may disagree with that). I also like latex paint because you can drastically change colors and paint prints by using a primer first. I made a video about it. Here is the link. Please let us know what you do and how you like it. Thank you! Wendi th-cam.com/video/WWfCSY1PwZY/w-d-xo.html
Yes all waxes have to be used over and over although I am not sure on the time frame. Wax has a beautiful look but it does take maintenance. Polycrylic or Polyurethane lasts a lot longer with no maintenence. I use satin finish in both of these and I love them. I am using them much more than wax now. It is so much faster, especially with spray cans. The spray cans take a few coats but it works great.
After watching this video I followed up with your 7 Ways to seal chalk paint, and you mentioned baby oil has mineral oil in it. My question is what is the difference with just baby oil versus the beeswax formula?
Mineral oil is pretty light by itself. I used it on my "Fake Chalk Paint" videos. I think the beeswax adds a thicker layer of protection and I suspect the mineral oil/ baby oil would wear away faster than a wax. However, if I had a piece of furniture that would not get wear and tear, drinks set on it, etc., I might use baby oil. It does seal the paint but not as well as wax.
Your videos are the best, my wife and I have found , you are very explicit and to the point. and your tips are fantastic. we are going to be doing a lot of outdoor furniture, and your spray bottle tip will save a ton of time. Maybe some chalk paint wrought iron videos your way..as a suggestion... Thank you so much keep up the great work
I am sure you know not to wax the outdoor furniture. It melts in the sun. Best to seal wth polyurethane or polycrylic. If I can find some iron furniture, I will certainly paint it! Most important is removing rust before painting. There is a wonderful product called Ospho made by Sherwin Williams that you spray on, wait a few minutes then paint. That is my favorite rust removal product. If there is an rust on the furniture, paint will bring it out even more and sealing it won’t stop the rust progression. Kind of like when they bondo a car and rust comes up through the bondo. It’s because they didn’t get the rust out first. Rust grows like weeds.
According to Annie Sloan, who is the leader in chalk paint, you can paint over pretty much anything with chalk paint. If I were doing it, I would use a strong degreaser and get as much wax off as possible and probably scuff sand it. It is still very fast and easy to re-paint, even with scuff sanding.
It is just as durable as a lot of waxes but depending on what your use is for your furniture, a different finish may be better. For high traffic pieces like dining room tables or kids furniture, I would always use polycrylic, polyurethane or danish oil.
I am afraid if I put the hot jar with the oil in ice cold water the jar will explode or at best will crack. I am wondering if there is a better way to cooling it down so we may prevent any accidents?
You don't have to cool it ice water, you can let it cool naturally. The canning jars are made for this kind of thing so they do fine, but if you are concerned, let it cool the old fashioned way and shake it periodically.
If you use yellow beeswax, you will have a yellow wax. I think over time, pretty much everything yellows at least a little bit but I think it is far enough in the future it is probably not a concern.
I have heard that it indeed does just that. I have not done it yet myself. I would add the paint in while the wax is cooling, before it solidifies so you can shake it with the wax. I also recommend trying a small amount first and see how you like it. If you already have made your wax, you can re-heat the wax to melt it and then add paint. Please let us know how it turns out!
Beeswax is natural and comes from bees. Paraffin is a by product of coal, oil shale or petroleum. I have heard paraffin Wax works fine and people have used this recipe with soy wax as well, but I have not tried it myself. The function of wax in chalk paint is to penetrate it to make it water and stain resistant. Pretty much any oil or wax has the ability to do that. I do not know if paraffin makes a thicker or thinner wax than the beeswax, but it should work. IIf the wax is too thick, it is easy to add more baby oil or mineral oil. If is too thin, you will probably have to heat it on the stove to add more wax. My guess iis that paraffin will be thicker than beeswax, but that is only a guess. I have ordered my white beeswax off eBay and Amazon. I don’t think I can find it locally either. Please let us know how it turns out so we have more information for the next person who asks. Thank you! Wendi
I have made two years without yellowing. I don't know past that, but my guess is that it would act the same as other soft waxes. I have not heard of them turning yellow.
@@boymomlxx781 I have not. I personally would not put wax on fabric. I just watched an Annie Sloan video about chalk paint on fabric and she said the wax makes it looks like leather, which means if you chalk paint fabric, it will either be unprotected if it’s not sealed and show stains easily or look like leather. I am posting a video later this week where I used latex satin paint on fabric. I think if a i was going to paint fabric, I would use the latex paint instead of chalk paint or to with upholstery dye or paint. This wax recipe would however act like store bought wax on furniture.
Yes! Paraffin has been used on wood for a long time and is a fine substitution. I am so sorry for this very late response. I am finding questions on my videos I have never seen.
I have seen latex paint, chalk paint and wood stain added. I have used latex and chalk paint myself. Wood stain does not exactly dry all the way when you use it. I think the oil base in stains would not dry in the wax. I saw a youtube video that confirmed this. You can add paint when the wax is not solid yet while it is cooling. I have done it with solidified wax as well. I would suggest trying a couple tablespoons of wax, maybe left in the sun for a while, on a hot stove surface (not a burner) or by a fireplace. Add a little paint to it and see how it looks. It is also best to try new things on sample boards so paint up an old piece of wood of anything paint worthy and try out your dark wax sample. Write back and let us know how it goes!
I would add an oil based minwax stain. I think that would work great. Just add a little at a time to a small sample of your wax and test it on a piece of wood. Easist way to know if you like it and want to make adjustments.
I'm very new to this chalk paint wax thing. I made some of this and mine was NOT runny after it cooled, though I was still able to brush it on. I applied it to my test piece a few days ago and buffed it in as went. Now, 3-4 days later, when I run my hand over the finished piece I can see some product on my fingers, like a very slight sheen. Is this normal? How do you know its "cured/dried"?
You always have to wipe the excess off with soft wax. I would do that now and check back in a few days and you should be fine. Wax like this or a commercial soft wax are not the same as a hard sealer like polyurethane. If you scratch polyurethane, you would have to sand down and re-do the poly to fix it. If you scratch soft wasx, which is much easier to scratch than poly, you only need apply more wax. Wax is made for surfaces that do not deal with moisture so a dining room table is not good for wax, but polyurethane or polycrylic will work. Also, this does not stay liquid when it cools. So far as I know, other than a liquid wax Heirloom Traditions sells, none of them are liquid, they are kind of a soft paste, but you can still brush or rub them on. I usually rub mine on with a rag since it's faster and I feel like I get it in the cracks well and it is excellent skin moisturizer. I remove the excess wax with a dry cotton cloth right away in usually find what I have missed a few days later in the cracks or under the edges. Soft waxed were the first waxes and you will find them on lots of antiques, which is why they look and feel soft with the polyurethand hard surface glossy look. I hope this helps!
Also, Annie Sloan says her waxes are cured in 30 days. I tell customers to go easy on furniture for the first month. I sell pieces 2-3 days after waxing.
I followed your recipe exactly, and it turned out perfect! Thank you so much!
Awesome! I am making two more wax recipes in the next couple weeks. One for colored wax and one for wax with caranuba in it for a harder wax.
Thank you sooo much ., I make my own chalk paint with calcium carbonate and now I can make my own wax!!! You have saved me a ton of money!!!
You're welcome! Wax is so expensive, thus the reason for the recipe. :)
I make my own chalk paint also...but I use plaster of paris, which I am so happy with. Now I have a way to make the wax...wonderful.
@@keirgazelle2451 great idea. I've used the calcium carbonate, but hadn't thought of the plaster of Paris.
Thank you. I've seen recipes but I wanted to really see it on furniture. Gonna save me money and will smell better. Update: I made it with xtra beeswax and added some orange essential oil. It smells great and I rubbed it into my piece with my ha d 'cause it has no strong chemicals.
Awesome! I am so happy you like it. As you said it is a great skin moisturizer!
Thank you so much. I've made this too for regular wood furniture, but I didn't think of wax for chalk paint will be the same.
You are the best! I know I can count on you to show us how to do anything affordably!
Ty Ty Tyyyyy! Bc you approve, I will give it a try. I am new at using chalk paint and it sure is pricey. My Hubby bought me an 8oz bottle for $10! You can just imagine the cost of the gallon size (I think it was around $65!!!) So, if I wanted to paint my table, my measly 8oz jar of chalk paint won't do it. I actually found a way to make my own chalk paint using limestone (making it with plaster of paris is NOT recommended by many here on TH-cam - too clumpy and a short shelf-life) And here I am finding the wax! I am in awe at the creativity of TH-camrs ;) Tfs!
I will have to check out the limestone. I use homemade chalk paint most days and I make it with plaster of paris. I have a kitchen mixer I got a the thrift store for a couple dollars that I dedicated to chalk paint so I don't have lumps. I only mix what a project will use so I have no shelf life worries. I also get my paint from the mismatched paint section so I pay $1 per quart for it here at Habitat for Humanity. Lowes and Home Depot sell theirs for about $5 per quart. FYI Dollar Tree sells baby oil for $1 for a huge bottle.
Hi, I have been mixing my paint with lime for about 6 years and it works awesome, i have kept jars with left overs and after 2 years i can still use them. Limestone is the best to mix paint I agree :)
I am all about the lime now myself. I am making a video about it this week. :)
The problem is... Where do you find beeswax pellets? and also limestone?
@@ronriggs9954 I bought my beeswax pellets from a company out of Eugene, Oregon, "Mountain Rose Herbs" I believe. A great company that sells organic essential oils and all this stuff to make homemade body and bath products.
This is great, with the stay at home orders right now I was wondering how I was going to get wax.....now I can make it and stay home but save money!!!
Thanks for sharing your recipe! Be careful taking your jars from hot water to ice water. You can cause thermal shock and break your jars ❤️
I love all of your DIY tutorials! I’ve spent so much money on my furniture renovation and your recipes have been a game changer!!!!
YES! Thank you!
I wouldn't be surprised if years and years ago they did their furniture waxes pretty much the same. I have a 200 year old oak child's rocker. I know my grandfather waxed it for the final finish. You can scape it off with your fingernail. They didn't have Martha Stewart or Minwax back in those years. I need to make some veneer repairs on this little rocker (because my mom ripped off the loose veneer), and I will be using wax for the final finish just like grandpa did. I will need to do some experimenting with the color of stain I end up using. I saw a video about using black tea. That is definitely going to be an option, and I am patient enough to experiment with that too. I bought brown oak veneer because that oak was used for furniture back then. I also have one of the arms of the rocker has come loose so I need to repair that also. It's going to be a satisfying project and it is a family heirloom.
I agree. I think it was mostly beeswax long ago and it was probably beeswax mixed with any oil that was available but in reality there were probably things used we would never think of. I have heard of black tea making a nice stain on unfinished wood. There are so many ways to do this stuff it is a lot of fun experimenting. Good luck on your project it sounds like it will be awesome!
I am a little nervous about the arm repair. It is actually disconnected from the rest of the rocker with the screw intact. It's very possible just the glue will be enough if I clamp it well and get enough glue in there.
TH-cam is a wealth of info and I just might run across some good suggestions. I ran across a video that showed the best way of repairing veneer. I would never stay away from a potential because of missing veneer anymore. I found an eBay store that sells nothing but wood veneer. I wish they sold wider pieces because I have a door that needs oak veneer. I've asked, so maybe they do have wider pieces from time to time.
The things our parents did in the name of what was in. I have a old rocker that was my grandmothers, it is cherry wood with carved swan head arms. in the 70's my mom pained it glossy black and reupholstered it with black velvet. Even she say's "what was I thinking!" I had it redone (before my DIY days) and stripped the paint and had it stained natural then had new Toile fabric put on. It's in need of some TLC again (fabric arms are getting thin). But its still beautiful.
Simple clear instructions, thank you.
I tried it, and I love it. I made a brown wax and a white wax by adding 1 part paint to about 6 parts wax. I really like the way the white wax looks. Thank you again.
Awesome! That is so cool! I am posting a video on that soon. :)
How did you make your brown wax Penelope?
@@shellydianenovascotia3914 I just added a little brown paint to the wax. It will stay in the recesses, but the high points, it will buff right off. I want to say that I used about a 1/2 teaspoon of paint, but start there and add if it isn't dark enough.
@@penelope5534 So kind of like antique glazing? Is the wax easier to manipulate?
@@creativegirl9710 If we're talking about the same glaze that is a liquid, I would say that you have more control with the wax. You can cover the whole piece with clear wax first, then use a colored wax. That way you can wipe it back easier if you think it's too much. With glaze, you would want to keep the surface horizontal, but with wax you don't need to do that because it won't drip. I highly recommend using the baby oil instead of mineral oil because it smells nice. When adding paint, the wax will need to be warm and not solidified yet. The more baby oil/mineral you add to the wax the less hard it will be when cooled. I had to play around with the amounts. Hope this helps.
I'm going to try this. Thank you!
Thank you! Just made some, and I'm waiting for it to cool to room temperature. Can't wait to try it out with the DIY chalk paint
that I made. Saving a lot of money.
How did you like the wax?
@@NashvilleRestoration, I haven't used it yet. I'm still painting the furniture. I'll let you know.
You just saved me a ton of money! Thanks.
Thank you for this! Great idea! I've been making home made furniture polish for years and never happy with it but this looks, not only easier, but BETTER. Thanks so much!
So glad you like it!
Brilliant 👏 thank you!
Have you ever tried to make brown or black wax? I was wondering if you could just add black or brown chalk or acrylic paint to it to change the color?
Here is my video on making dark wax! th-cam.com/video/10KmaT_aPJc/w-d-xo.html
That's DIY!....thanks for another great one, you rock!
Thank you!
Can we not use any other oil like vegetable oil? The recipe is simple can't wait to try. Thank you so much
I have not tried other oils but I think some of them would be fine. Vegetable oil may be my last choice though, just from personal experience of it getting gunky/funky when cooking and it is very thick. I think you may end up with an oily mess that is hard to clean the excess off your project. I would another natural oil that was not thick but I have no idea how it would turn out or which would be best.
I 've been contemplating the vegetable oil for a few days now I would say absolutely don't use it. It is so thick compared to the baby oil in the recipe I think it would be a nightmare to wipe of furniture. Please let us know what happens. Thank you for watching and commenting!
In that case why should I use veg oil😁😁. I rather stick to your recipe. Thank you for taking the time to respond😊
Wow thank you
Shall I just add chalk or latex or acrylic paint for White Wax? Thank you so much for now I can join in with y'all, because I surely could not afford otherwise. 🌻 blessings from me to you 🇨🇦🙋❤🙏
Yes you can add paint to the wax to make colored wax. Not sure on acrylic but I have used chalk and latex and they work fine.
@@NashvilleRestoration ok great thank you so much dear🤗💕🙏
Thank you for this recipe! Works great!
Is it ok to add a few drops of lavender or other essential oils before the wax thickens?
Brilliant I'm doing this for certain
Cant wait to try this..Thanks a lot.
Thank you so much for sharing this with us !!! This will save me a lot of money God Bless you sweetie !
Thank you!
Thanks for the info - very useful for when I move house.
What a great idea!!!!!!!! Thank you so much
what can i add to it to make like the annie sloan white wax look of the aged limestone? I have all these ingredients but i want the white one but its so expensive! I can't seem to know what i put in it for the color.
Use a similar color latex paint to the Annie Sloan wax.
Thank you for sharing this information! I read through the comments so I didn't repeat a question you have already answered... But I didn't see any information on how/ where to store it once it's made. In the fridge?! Or is in my garage ok? I live in Arkansas and the weather here is very hot and muggy humid from April -October....winters aren't really harsh... Couple of freezes a season.... But my garage is not well insulated at all... I just don't want to waste what I made by not storing it properly...
Brilliant, thanks so much for this!
Can't thank you enough for sharing 💞
Thanks for this recipe! Really helpful.
Thank you!
Love these money saving videos. You are fantastic! I never used wax. Is it to seal paint? Also, can this recipe be stored & used again or does it have to be used as made?
Yes it can be saved and used later. If you are doing a high traffics piece, there are more durable alternatives.
@@NashvilleRestoration I always use polyacrylic on table tops or high traffic furniture... it goes on easy and dries clear, unlike most sealants.
Thanks! Great info clearly presented.
This is brilliant. Why are chalk paints and waxes so darn expensive? My only question is where to buy the while wax pellets? At a candle shop?
I order mine from Amazon and expensive because...they can. :)
Thank you for doing this video!
This looks great! But for what I want to use it for, it’s not thick enough. Should I add more beeswax to get a shoe polish kinda consistency?
Hi Wendy. Considering making this but I was wondering if this gives an even finish as it looks like it goes on evenly in the video (I hate the blochy wax look)? How many coats do you do when using wax? How long for the wax to dry and how long until it's fully cured? Thanks heaps. Keeps the great videos coming.
The even finish comes when you wipe the excess wax off, just as with any wax. It should be dry enough to handle in 24 hours and cured in 30 days. I have another recipe up with carnauba wax which I recommend for higher traffic furniture.
what can I use as an alternative to bees wax in a pinch that I might have at home?
thank you so much Miss Fix This!
One more question . Will bee wax slab instead of pellets work
Awesome, thank you!
Is it ok if I added more beeswax? It’s definitely more of a hard wax texture. I barely had any baby oil left so added about half beeswax pellets. I’d prefer softer wax but I’m in a pinch and harder wax will work. As long as it won’t ruin my piece?
Hi I'm going to try your wax recipe looks great 👍
Wonderful! Thank you for the info xoxo
Now I'm selling my own branded waxes. Thank you
That's how you do it!
Hi from athe Netherlands! I will give it a try if i can buy those beeswaxpallets here. I,m also gonna buy that 3M flexible sandpaper, i looked it up and they sell it here. I,m curious if it works as well for me as it does for you, thanks for the tip👍👍👍
Excited to try for my white chalk painted cabinets. Several questions-- will this yellow this white paint?
Will it cure with a good hard finish?
Amazing !! Thank you !!❤️🤗
Thank you so so much for this🙏🏽
Love the idea, and so inexpensive. I wan to restore a sofa and paint the fabric with chalk paint, would that wax work as a saeler or would it stay oily on the fabric, do you know?
People definitely use the wax on fabric. I did a test with chalk paint on upholstery and the chalk paint passed with flying colors for not rubbing off as did the wax. The wax however is not recommended for outdoor furniture and heat is the reason I saw for not using it outdoors. This tells me that I don't want to use it indoors either because if it gets hot from temperature or a hot butt, it makes it sound like it could come off. I have sealed chalk painted furniture with scotch guard with great success and given the choice, I would choose scotch guard. There are also sprays for sealing leather that I would consider using. Leather sealing sprays are meant to keep dye off clothing so I think it would be a good choice for fabric. Please let me know what happens!
the question is how long it last and once is finished can you clean the table with a cloth and cleaning stuff from dust and stains?
Thank you. Clear simple instructions. Just curious have you tried adding Essential oils to this?
I have not done that but I am sure it would work since this is oil based wax.
Great video... Thank you for sharing...
I want to paint a chair and have been told to "Wax" it...
Do you have a video on how to paint a chair and wax it???
Here is my basic chalk painting video. I am painting a table, but same principal. Please let me know how it turns out! th-cam.com/video/hNDXtGTOpOw/w-d-xo.html
Hi first timer love your product going to be chalk painting my grandmas mid century dining room table with a homemade chalk paint do you think it will hold the paint on with no problem thank you
I always lightly sand before chalk paint in everything but definitely a dining table. Scuff sanding, or removing the shine, does not take any longer than cleaning it. The reason is that dirt or oils can be deep enough in wood to not come out with cleaning. If I scuff sand it, I am guaranteed that all the old gunk is gone, especially if the table has been waxed. The less shiny the surface the better the paint will hold.
My first choice to seal dining room tables is brush on polyurethane and my second is brush on Polycrylic (water based). Dining tables are the only things that I recommend Polyurethane first. It is the most durable go the finishes in my opinion and is needed for constant wiping and use of the table. If you really want to use wax, I would go with Annie Sloan ($25) or Minwax Paste Wax ($9) for this. If you use white paint, Minwax Paste Wax will make a stark white into a light antique white but other than white, I can't tell a difference with the Minwax Paste Wax tan tint. If you want to use a homemade wax, I would use my recipe with Carnuba in it. I recommend my carnauba wax for everything but a high use dining table, unless you will have light use of the table and then it would be fine. th-cam.com/video/W_hMUNwVDxQ/w-d-xo.html
Hi and thank you for this great recipe. Inhave a QUESTION! I have raw bees wax as we have bees. Am I able to use it although it isn't exactly white
I wish you had a link to the products you used.
Where do you get the cheapest white beeswax pellets?
Very beautifully explained...Loved this vid.. but can we use normal candle wax with baby oil??
Yes you can use paraffin wax. It has been used by woodworkers for a long time to seal and protect wood and keep ends of boards from splitting. I am sorry for the very late response, I miss questions sometimes.
Also, do you have a recipe for the dark antiquing wax or any ideas on doing that?
You can add wood stain to the wax after it comes off the stove. Let it cool a few minutes first, it is hot oil.and dangerous. I would take a small amount of the wax out of the jar, mix in a few drops of the the stain and test it on a piece of wood painted the same as your furniture. From there, you can determine how much stain to add to the rest of the wax. To make dark wax, you can re-heat your wax in the pan of water, add stain and cool as instructed in the video.
Can I use this as a substitute for the Lone Fox's DIY faux leather - latex paint fabric furniture sealant project?
Great video perfectly explained may I ask why you didn't use mineral oil, as you explained most commercial waxes are made of beeswax and mineral oil? Just wondering, great presentation
Thanks a lot mix me up a batch the other day. Put it on one of my wood burning projects... nothing but rave reviews. Thanks again keep them coming 👌
Thank you Simple Christian Living for answering!
Thank you! I am posting a variation of this recipe soon. I added another ingredient to make it a harder wax for high traffic pieces and I am also working on a spray wax because sometimes I have a whole lotta furniture to wax!
How do u make gilding wax? With mica powder?
I love you thank you so much for the video
Thank you!
You are welcome! I am glad you like it! :)
Can this wax be mixed with acrylic metallic paints?
So glad I discoverd u. I am going to be painting a sofa with homemade calcium carbonate paint, will this wax be a good seal or should I just leave the sofa with the chalk paint?
I personally at this point prefer to use latex satin finish paint on fabric. It doesn't need a sealer (wax) and it is a lot cheaper. One of the reasons is that not all fabric works well with the wax. If you have a non textured fabric that is not velvet or velour, it is fine. I also don't trust wax for something warm bodies sit on. (I know a lot of people may disagree with that). I also like latex paint because you can drastically change colors and paint prints by using a primer first. I made a video about it. Here is the link. Please let us know what you do and how you like it. Thank you! Wendi th-cam.com/video/WWfCSY1PwZY/w-d-xo.html
Tfs.Do you have to continue to treat the table with wax for maintenance or is just used after painting?
Yes all waxes have to be used over and over although I am not sure on the time frame. Wax has a beautiful look but it does take maintenance. Polycrylic or Polyurethane lasts a lot longer with no maintenence. I use satin finish in both of these and I love them. I am using them much more than wax now. It is so much faster, especially with spray cans. The spray cans take a few coats but it works great.
I have yellow beeswax is that ok
Yes but you will not have exactly clear wax. To me it does not matter on most colors. It turns a stark white to almost antique white.
After watching this video I followed up with your 7 Ways to seal chalk paint, and you mentioned baby oil has mineral oil in it. My question is what is the difference with just baby oil versus the beeswax formula?
Mineral oil is pretty light by itself. I used it on my "Fake Chalk Paint" videos. I think the beeswax adds a thicker layer of protection and I suspect the mineral oil/ baby oil would wear away faster than a wax. However, if I had a piece of furniture that would not get wear and tear, drinks set on it, etc., I might use baby oil. It does seal the paint but not as well as wax.
Your videos are the best, my wife and I have found , you are very explicit and to the point. and your tips are fantastic. we are going to be doing a lot of outdoor furniture, and your spray bottle tip will save a ton of time. Maybe some chalk paint wrought iron videos your way..as a suggestion... Thank you so much keep up the great work
I am sure you know not to wax the outdoor furniture. It melts in the sun. Best to seal wth polyurethane or polycrylic. If I can find some iron furniture, I will certainly paint it! Most important is removing rust before painting. There is a wonderful product called Ospho made by Sherwin Williams that you spray on, wait a few minutes then paint. That is my favorite rust removal product. If there is an rust on the furniture, paint will bring it out even more and sealing it won’t stop the rust progression. Kind of like when they bondo a car and rust comes up through the bondo. It’s because they didn’t get the rust out first. Rust grows like weeds.
I’ve seen waxed with color....how would you do that? And what materials would you use for that?
Colored wax? I add oil based Minwax stain to the wax recipe. I am making a video about it soon.
Miss Fix This awesome! Thank you
Hi if I use this wax and a while down the line I want to change the colour of my chalk paint .can I paint over it once it's been waxed
According to Annie Sloan, who is the leader in chalk paint, you can paint over pretty much anything with chalk paint. If I were doing it, I would use a strong degreaser and get as much wax off as possible and probably scuff sand it. It is still very fast and easy to re-paint, even with scuff sanding.
Thank you MISS WOW!!!!!!! SO EASY and SO affordable. Does the wax smell like a baby???? I dont't mind it if it does.
It smells good while you are making it but pretty much goes away after that.
Yeah my pellets have arrived! How would I make this into White Wax please? I've never used any waxes. I'm completely new at all of this at 63 yes old.
Glad you are liking my videos and trying some new things! I answered your question on your other question. :)
@@NashvilleRestoration awww you're great I adore your videos thanks again so much my friend✌👏💕🙏
How about adding color to this wax?? If so, what do you use to add color?
Here is my video on making dark wax. :) th-cam.com/video/10KmaT_aPJc/w-d-xo.html
where can I ourchase bees wax pellets?
I would like to make this to protect my painted furniture is it durable enough?
It is just as durable as a lot of waxes but depending on what your use is for your furniture, a different finish may be better. For high traffic pieces like dining room tables or kids furniture, I would always use polycrylic, polyurethane or danish oil.
do you know if the wax of the candles give to do this?
Can candle wax be used instead
I am afraid if I put the hot jar with the oil in ice cold water the jar will explode or at best will crack. I am wondering if there is a better way to cooling it down so we may prevent any accidents?
You don't have to cool it ice water, you can let it cool naturally. The canning jars are made for this kind of thing so they do fine, but if you are concerned, let it cool the old fashioned way and shake it periodically.
After time, does it yellow? Also, if i had yellow beeswax could i use this recipe or should it definitely be white wax?
If you use yellow beeswax, you will have a yellow wax. I think over time, pretty much everything yellows at least a little bit but I think it is far enough in the future it is probably not a concern.
How long does it take to cure
How long before it cures?
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does adding white paint or limestone make this into a liming wax that can be top-coated like Briwax?
I have heard that it indeed does just that. I have not done it yet myself. I would add the paint in while the wax is cooling, before it solidifies so you can shake it with the wax. I also recommend trying a small amount first and see how you like it. If you already have made your wax, you can re-heat the wax to melt it and then add paint. Please let us know how it turns out!
how to make for to metal? thx from Indonesia
The translation is hard to understand. Yes You can use this on metal painted with chalk paint. Does that answer your question?
Is parafin wax the same thing as white bees wax? My Michael’s doesn’t have white bees wax.
Beeswax is natural and comes from bees. Paraffin is a by product of coal, oil shale or petroleum. I have heard paraffin Wax works fine and people have used this recipe with soy wax as well, but I have not tried it myself. The function of wax in chalk paint is to penetrate it to make it water and stain resistant. Pretty much any oil or wax has the ability to do that. I do not know if paraffin makes a thicker or thinner wax than the beeswax, but it should work. IIf the wax is too thick, it is easy to add more baby oil or mineral oil. If is too thin, you will probably have to heat it on the stove to add more wax. My guess iis that paraffin will be thicker than beeswax, but that is only a guess. I have ordered my white beeswax off eBay and Amazon. I don’t think I can find it locally either. Please let us know how it turns out so we have more information for the next person who asks. Thank you! Wendi
Does it turn yellow with time?
I have made two years without yellowing. I don't know past that, but my guess is that it would act the same as other soft waxes. I have not heard of them turning yellow.
How long does your wax take to dry and set up
Can coconut oil be used?
I have heard people that have done that are happy. I have never done it myself. :)
Dawn McLaughlin I was wondering the same thing🤔 Miss Fix This can I just use coconut oil alone or would I still need to mix it with something?
When can I use it after waxing?
I would wait 24 hours for light use and 1-2 weeks to cure.
Which brand of beeswax do you prefer?
I don't have a preference. I would say made in USA and you are good. :)
Have you ever used this wax on fabric?
@@boymomlxx781 I have not. I personally would not put wax on fabric. I just watched an Annie Sloan video about chalk paint on fabric and she said the wax makes it looks like leather, which means if you chalk paint fabric, it will either be unprotected if it’s not sealed and show stains easily or look like leather. I am posting a video later this week where I used latex satin paint on fabric. I think if a i was going to paint fabric, I would use the latex paint instead of chalk paint or to with upholstery dye or paint. This wax recipe would however act like store bought wax on furniture.
I look forward to your video
Urgent query.. Can we use parafin wax instead??
Great! Can i use paraffin Wax?
Yes! Paraffin has been used on wood for a long time and is a fine substitution. I am so sorry for this very late response. I am finding questions on my videos I have never seen.
Could I use soy wax instead of bees wax?
I have never done that but I would try a small amount in a recipe for sure. It should work great.
what would you add to make a dark wax?
I have seen latex paint, chalk paint and wood stain added. I have used latex and chalk paint myself. Wood stain does not exactly dry all the way when you use it. I think the oil base in stains would not dry in the wax. I saw a youtube video that confirmed this.
You can add paint when the wax is not solid yet while it is cooling. I have done it with solidified wax as well. I would suggest trying a couple tablespoons of wax, maybe left in the sun for a while, on a hot stove surface (not a burner) or by a fireplace. Add a little paint to it and see how it looks. It is also best to try new things on sample boards so paint up an old piece of wood of anything paint worthy and try out your dark wax sample. Write back and let us know how it goes!
I would add an oil based minwax stain. I think that would work great. Just add a little at a time to a small sample of your wax and test it on a piece of wood. Easist way to know if you like it and want to make adjustments.
you can add shoe polish it woeks very well. I also wonder if you melt a crayon for other colours,,
I'm very new to this chalk paint wax thing. I made some of this and mine was NOT runny after it cooled, though I was still able to brush it on. I applied it to my test piece a few days ago and buffed it in as went. Now, 3-4 days later, when I run my hand over the finished piece I can see some product on my fingers, like a very slight sheen. Is this normal? How do you know its "cured/dried"?
You always have to wipe the excess off with soft wax. I would do that now and check back in a few days and you should be fine. Wax like this or a commercial soft wax are not the same as a hard sealer like polyurethane. If you scratch polyurethane, you would have to sand down and re-do the poly to fix it. If you scratch soft wasx, which is much easier to scratch than poly, you only need apply more wax. Wax is made for surfaces that do not deal with moisture so a dining room table is not good for wax, but polyurethane or polycrylic will work. Also, this does not stay liquid when it cools. So far as I know, other than a liquid wax Heirloom Traditions sells, none of them are liquid, they are kind of a soft paste, but you can still brush or rub them on. I usually rub mine on with a rag since it's faster and I feel like I get it in the cracks well and it is excellent skin moisturizer. I remove the excess wax with a dry cotton cloth right away in usually find what I have missed a few days later in the cracks or under the edges. Soft waxed were the first waxes and you will find them on lots of antiques, which is why they look and feel soft with the polyurethand hard surface glossy look. I hope this helps!
Also, Annie Sloan says her waxes are cured in 30 days. I tell customers to go easy on furniture for the first month. I sell pieces 2-3 days after waxing.
Any canning jar lol so I can use a Ball Jar, right?
Does this work on motorcycles?
I would think it would be a slightly different recipe for motorcycles and it would need some UV protection so I would say no.