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Re: Beeswax for Sealing
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On Mon, 4 Nov 2002 17:54:15 -0800 Shane Woodruff <[log in to unmask]>
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> Can bees wax be used as a sealing wax with an
> impressed seal? >

Elaine White's book "Super Formulas" lists two recipes for sealing wax...

Colored Sealing Wax a mixture of 1/2 ounce beeswax, 3 ounces blonde
shellac and dry artist pigment

Metallic Sealing Wax combines 1/2 ounce beeswax, 4 ounces blond shellac
and 1/4 ounce bronze powder

General Directions, Color, Molding, Applying Sealing Wax, Corks, Glass
bottle Stoppers and Tamper-Proof Seals are covered.  Check the suppliers
catalogs.

Rick Leber
"Sweet Home" Alabama

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