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| Doug Merkel's Paste Wax Finish Recipe |
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found Doug Merkel's paste wax finish recipe in another newsletter. 1 cup Johnson paste wax 1 cup Boiled Linseed oil 1 cup Turpentine 1/2 cup Beeswax 2 Tbsp Japan Dryer Put ingredients in a Mason jar with lid. Heat indirectly, such as place jar in a pot with hot water. When the wax has melted, shake vigorously. After cooling, it makes a soft paste that can be brushed on. He recommends applying while metal is very warm to the touch but you can still hold the metal without being burned. When cool, buff with rags. Japan dryer is sold wherever you find art supplies. As I recall Doug's demo at Cedar Lakes, he did not use Japan Dryer at that time. But the finish was very nice and I suspect the Beeswax has a lot to do with that. His workpieces had a nice, rich shine to them. I will run Doug's article in an upcoming newsletter. If you try this finish and have good luck, let me know. I will also run the wax finish that Molly uses for comparison. If anyone has another recipe or comments about these, just send them along for the newsletter. Dave Allen, Newsletter Editor Appalachian Blacksmiths Association Website: http://www.appaltree.net
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