Thursday 3 February 2011

How to make your own coloured filler wax sticks

Today, I want to tell you, how you can make your own coloured filler wax sticks.

Method:

Melt a small quantity of hard Beeswax in a tin can, standing in a pan of hot water.
And then add suitable coloured pigments (e.g. Brown umber as this would be best suited for Dark Oak) stir well.
Pour the coloured wax into a mould to harden.  If you do not have a mould, simply pour the wax into a container of cold water and squeeze the wax into a ball whilst it is still in the water.

Pigments for making coloured Beeswax filler sticks for:

Light shades, e.g. Teak or Light Oak use       Raw Sienna
Cold, Medium shades or Walnut use              Raw Umber
Warm Medium shades e.g. Mid Oak use        Brown Umber
For Dark Oak best use                                    Raw Umber & Brown Umber
Mahogany & Rosewood use                           Brown Umber & Burnt Sienna

Once again if this has been of use to you, please give me feedback. 



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