{"product_id":"leporati-workshop-wax-beeswax-carnauba-150g","title":"Leporati Workshop Wax for Timber Furniture, 150g","description":"\u003cp\u003eMade in North Fitzroy by FNESTRA, Leporati Workshop Wax is a traditional paste wax for raw and finished timber. It is poured by hand from Victorian beeswax, T1 carnauba and microcrystalline wax. Worked into the grain and buffed, it leaves a satin lustre and a surface that feels smooth and warm under your hand, with a thin protective layer between the timber and everyday use. The more you buff, the brighter the shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeeswax is soft and easy to work, and gives timber its warm glow. Carnauba, from the leaves of a Brazilian palm, is one of the hardest natural waxes, and T1 is its highest grade, so it adds resistance to fingermarks and wear. Microcrystalline wax is a refined, stable wax that conservators use on museum objects. The blend also contains isoparaffin, a refined low odour solvent that softens the wax so it spreads thinly before evaporating, along with orange oil and linseed oil. It contains no silicone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy use it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWax sits on the surface rather than soaking in, so it takes the wear from hands, cups and dusters before the finish or the timber does. When it wears thin, a fresh coat puts it back. On bare timber it brings up a soft lustre and leaves the surface feeling natural rather than coated. On an existing finish it fills fine scratches, evens out dull patches and adds some resistance to water and fingermarks. It is not a hard finish, so mats and coasters are still worth using.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndoor timber furniture, raw or finished: sideboards, cabinets, chairs, tables, shelving, and turned or carved detail. It suits teak, oak, walnut, blackwood and most other furniture timbers, and it can be used over oil, hard wax oil, shellac, lacquer and existing wax finishes. A little on drawer runners also helps timber slide on timber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust and clean the surface, then let it dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake up a small amount of wax on a lint free cotton cloth, or on fine 0000 steel wool for bare timber or an old finish that needs a light cut back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork it in along the grain in a thin, even coat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave it for 10 to 15 minutes to set. Left much longer, the wax firms up further and takes more buffing to warm it and spread it evenly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuff along the grain with a clean, soft cotton cloth until the surface feels smooth rather than tacky. For more depth, add a second thin coat the next day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a cloth rather than steel wool on gloss finishes, which steel wool will dull, and on oak, where fragments of steel react with the tannin in the timber and can leave small black marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce or twice a year for a sideboard or cabinet, and every three or four months for a coffee table, desk or chair arms in daily use. Between coats, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/leporati-reviver-furniture-polish-linseed-tung-oil-200ml\"\u003eLeporati Reviver\u003c\/a\u003e keeps the surface clean, cuts back a little of the old wax and brings the sheen back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage and safety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the lid closed when it is not in use, and store it somewhere cool, as wax softens in the heat. The wax can irritate skin, so wear gloves if your skin is sensitive, and keep it out of reach of children and pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy we stock Leporati\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe use Leporati on our own restorations. It is made by people who restore furniture themselves, which is exactly what we want our customers using at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the full method, read our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-to-use-leporati-workshop-wax\"\u003eusing Leporati Workshop Wax\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 150 g\u003cbr\u003eMaker: FNESTRA, North Fitzroy, Victoria\u003cbr\u003eIngredients: beeswax, carnauba and microcrystalline wax, isoparaffin, orange oil, linseed oil\u003cbr\u003eSilicone free\u003cbr\u003eSuitable for: raw and finished timber furniture, indoors\u003cbr\u003eApply with: lint free cotton cloth or fine 0000 steel wool\u003cbr\u003eFinish: satin lustre, buffs to a brighter shine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure what finish your furniture has? Message us a photo and we will let you know.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leporati","offers":[{"title":"150 g","offer_id":69454117732386,"sku":"LEP-WAX-150G","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/4416\/3106\/files\/leporati-workshop-wax-tins-with-reviver.jpg?v=1793532562","url":"https:\/\/www.foxandwedge.com.au\/products\/leporati-workshop-wax-beeswax-carnauba-150g","provider":"Fox \u0026 Wedge","version":"1.0","type":"link"}