Woodturning and making a pot of beeswax finish

I often get questions about the finish I use. This is my favourite. It's cheap and easy to make and gives a beautifully, natural finish. If you combine it with a bit of turning - it makes a lovely present. The polish is also good for shoes. I use olive oil so it's not food safe.

[@BlueyPastle]

Great boxes Jon, the grain and spalting are fabulous. Yes, olive oil can go rancid and the deterioration of it starts the moment the oil is pressed out of olives. If you want a 'food safe' finish, use a seed oil like Grape seed oil or avocado oil as these do not go rancid. Olive oil, when kept in a sealed container, slowly deteriorates, but when exposed to air the decomposition of the fatty acids with air increase greatly, hence why the finish may get an odour after a while and mould can also form on it if the moisture content of the wood is too high or the humidity of the area of it being stored is high (plus the other factors of heat, air circulation and so on). Thanks for sharing and stay safe,
Keep on turning.
Cheers, Bluey 👍

[@jonsealwoodturning4673]

Great detailed post Bluey and really clearly explained. Thanks.

[@BlueyPastle]

@@jonsealwoodturning4673 all good mate. It was something I had an interest in a while ago and there is so much to learn too.

[@SiamWoodShop]

On the nail Bluey

[@JK-ep9bz]

Hi Bluey, would the ratio of oil to bees wax be the same if you used a different oil like grapeseed oil?

[@BlueyPastle]

@@JK-ep9bz yes and no. The quality of all ingredients and how clean and/or filtered is everything. But, in saying that, they would not be much different.

[@digitalphanes206]

what wood is that? it looks nice and seems cheap

[@MoleValleyMaker]

Lovely video. I was about to query the use of Olive Oil but I see Bluey has posted an excellent explanation of this.

[@jonsealwoodturning4673]

Yes, Bluey explains it really well.

[@BrickhouseCraftWorks]

Beautiful little pot, Jon! Love watching you make the finish as well!
- Seth

[@jonsealwoodturning4673]

Thanks, Seth. It's lovely stuff to use as well.

[@williamhector6863]

A great idea, I just made some a week ago and it’s a lot better than the stuff from the shop. I just wish someone told me years ago I have lot more money now lol keep the content coming

[@jonsealwoodturning4673]

Hi William. Itr's interesting to experiment isn't it? And yes, you can save a lot of money!

[@SiamWoodShop]

Great pot, I use walnut oil as it is food safe. Bluey hit the nail on the head

[@jonsealwoodturning4673]

Walnut oil is a good idea, thanks for the tip.

[@StephanieElizabethMann]

Brilliant. Well said without having to say a word.

[@jonsealwoodturning4673]

Thanks for taking the time to comment, Stephanie.

[@richkeelan1312]

Awesome little pots great idea Well Done Jon

[@jonsealwoodturning4673]

Hi Rich. Thanks for the comment and glad you like the idea.

[@claytonbink1647]

Very nice pot, Jon!

[@jonsealwoodturning4673]

Nice to see you back here Clayton, thanks for the comment.

[@martinchristensen9078]

Great job Gorgeous

[@jonsealwoodturning4673]

Thanks, Martin.

[@kingfisherwoodturing5330]

Great stuff!!

[@jonsealwoodturning4673]

Thanks for taking the time to comment, Kingfisher.

[@emgiwoodworks]

Looks very good. And why is Olive Oil not food safe? Isn't that used for cooking all the time?
Looks a bit thick still though. I would prefer to have it a bit more fluid. More Olive Oil? 😁

[@jonsealwoodturning4673]

Hi Leo. Nice to hear from you. I think there is a problem that the olive oil might go a bit rancid around food. Yes I think it might be better to increase the olive oil until you get a consistency you are happy with. I don't know the exact science of it - I think its trial and error but certainly worth experimenting.