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BEEKEEPING LEARNING CENTER => CRAFTING CORNER => Topic started by: Lone on January 05, 2009, 01:01:35 am

Title: Waxing Shoes
Post by: Lone on January 05, 2009, 01:01:35 am

I usually put some leather protection on my redback boots.  Would anyone know please a formula for a beeswax leather waterproofer?  I bought some new boots today.

Thanks,

Lone

Title: Re: Waxing Shoes
Post by: Michael Bush on January 05, 2009, 06:54:55 am

I melt equal parts of beeswax and Vaseline.  Once mixed this is soft enough that you can spread it onto boots.  It works best if the boots are warm.  If it's winter I just set them on a furnace grate or vent to get warm.

Title: Re: Waxing Shoes
Post by: Lone on January 06, 2009, 07:54:33 pm

Thanks Mr Michael.

Title: Re: Waxing Shoes
Post by: Irwin on January 06, 2009, 08:03:47 pm

Tell me more how do you mix on the stove at what temp and is a good water prof