Hello
Try substituting propolis. I've used it, but in conjunction with 'all
weather' rosin for bows obtained from a musical instrument shop. About
$3, US. I use Neatsfoot oil instead of linseed oil. Odorless mineral
spirits are subbed for the terps.
D Pritchard
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> I am interested in a recipe for waterproof shoe polish. It requires 4 oz
> beeswax, 4 oz resin, 1 pt linseed oil, 1/4 pt turpentine. Has anyone
> any ideas for obtaining the resin. Being a Scot I am unwilling to pay
> for this. Can you obtain the resin from pine trees and if so by what
> method? I have tried to cut the bark of Scots pines but I think I would
> be there till doomsday trying to get 4 ozs!
>
> Harry
> Scotland.