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General Overview

Briwax is a paste wax that is good for finishing new wood or restoring furniture and antiques to their original patina. A formulated blend of soft beeswax and an imported, hard, waxy emollient from the carnauba palm in South America. Cleans, seals, colors, and protect. Unlike Johnson's, this is good for finishing on painted surfaces (especially milk paint) because it doesn't yellow.

Tips, Tricks & How-Tos

I suggest that you keep a small rag in the can to avoid dust and dirt. Rub in a circular motion (use muscle) to achieve a high gloss. Can be applied with clean rag, nylon scrub pad, or 0000 non oil steel wool. Works well when buffing wood on the lathe. Dig in to get a fair amount, turn on the lathe to a low speed, and go to it. To burnish, finish with a clean wax rag and viola!

Not Recommended

Safety Information

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All natural wax, so good alternative to Johnson's.

Availability

Available online through a distributor or in some woodworking catalogs.

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Briwaxx
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Category: finishes