What uses can pure beeswax be put too?
I meet quite a lot people at country shows. I am continually surprised by the uses folk have for pure beeswax. I will extend the list as I find out new applications for beeswax. The items in bold are the things for which I use beeswax.
Diver - lubrication for wet suit zips
Jeweller - for holding gems when working on them
Wood turners - finishing polish
Archers - lubrication and waterproofing of bow strings
Saddlers & leather workers - lubrication and waterproofing of linen sewing thread
Air riflers - waterproofing the mechanism
Jewellers - for casting pieces using the lost wax method
Carpenters - to lubricate saw teeth and big screws into certain timbers
Candles
Cabinate maker - lubricate drawer runners
Drummer - to make drum sticks non slip