wood wax on leather goods?

[boubindica]

I'm making a leather sheath for one of my knives and am wondering if i can use a pot of Colron refined beeswax, suitable for wood, on this leather which is ready to be stitched and then burnished... the only other application was the alcohol based dark brown dye...

 

[bob_the_baker]

I've used it before, it works very well.

 

[boubindica]

I've used it before, it works very well.

brilliant! ok... i shall do that then... save a few pennies

 

[Robson Valley]

I expect the wax to be compatible. Get the temperature up. Friction is your friend.
Waxes all melt approx 60C/140F and the BW will bind into the leather a little better.

We've got a leather BW treatment here called "Bee-Seal" which does a fair job on boots.

 

[boubindica]

I expect the wax to be compatible. Get the temperature up. Friction is your friend.
Waxes all melt approx 60C/140F and the BW will bind into the leather a little better.

We've got a leather BW treatment here called "Bee-Seal" which does a fair job on boots.

Trying to save the pennies so don't want to buy a new product when i can use something else, unless i have to...
the BW cream i have for wood is very loose, not like the stiff beeswax in a tin i've seen... having second thoughts about applying it to my sheath now thought the cream would look more waxy, less creamy... do *you* think i could apply this wood cream? or do you think it would be better to get a hold of something thicker?

i was thinking of using a hairdryer to warm the leather as i apply the wax cream and work it in... i reckon this cream would disappear into the leather without much assistance from me, but i don't know if thats a good thing ie is it better i get a thicker wax that would benefit from a hairdryer applying heat?

 

[Robson Valley]

I think you're better off with a treatment that is absorbed into the leather.
That way, there's little chance of it ever being rubbed off in contact with other surfaces.
Can't imagine that opposing an additional "cover-coat" of wax, should the desire/need arise.

 

[boubindica]

I think you're better off with a treatment that is absorbed into the leather.
That way, there's little chance of it ever being rubbed off in contact with other surfaces.
Can't imagine that opposing an additional "cover-coat" of wax, should the desire/need arise.

I tried the wood wax, and didn't like it much so used natural beeswax and a hair drier... if I manage to post a pic, this is my finished sheath... quite proud of it, given its my first attempt... only by doing it have a learned the mistakes I won't be repeating on my next project...

 

[Macaroon]

That's a fine sheath, I wouldn't hesitate to use that and be pleased with it

 

[boubindica]

That's a fine sheath, I wouldn't hesitate to use that and be pleased with it

thanks Macaroon! yes, i'm well chuffed