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Question
  ·What are the different kinds of waxes available for furniture and wich ones are in "les Anciens Ebenistes" buffing waxes?
  · Is it possible to mix different shades of buffing wax?
  How many coats of buffing wax are necessary to obtain a rich polished patina?
  Why apply buffing wax on furniture?
Réponse
·  ·What are the different kinds of waxes available for furniture and wich ones are in "les Anciens Ebenistes" buffing waxes?

There are three different types of natural waxes :
vegetal (Candelilla), animal (beeswax) and mineral (paraffin - to soft for wood finishing).

The waxes used to create our buffing waxes are mainly Candelilla and beeswax. The solvent used is turpentine and a petroleum base solvent.

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·  · Is it possible to mix different shades of buffing wax?

Yes. If the intention is to create a new and unique color, we advise to keep track of the original shades and their proportions. This will come handy when you will eventually want to do touch ups. Another way of creating a color of buffing wax is to incorporate a natural pigment (Terre Naturelle) into natural or corlourless wax.

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·  How many coats of buffing wax are necessary to obtain a rich polished patina?

2 to 3 coats should be enough to obtain that finish. Wait 2 hours between each coats and polish with a polishing brush.

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·  Why apply buffing wax on furniture?

Buffing wax is made to protect and embellish wood. It gives a unique satin polish. It is a favorite of woodworkers and antique dealers. It protects and enhances all types of wood wurfaces. It is simple to apply and great results can be obtained easily. Colored or natural, in a few coats, buffing wax is the perfect way to give depth and warmth to any wood pieces. Think of boring dry river pebbles that come to life once wet. This is what buffing wax does to wood. Buffing wax might not be suited for all furniture. Since it is water-reactive, it is not suited for bathroom or kitchen cabinets. Waxed surfaces should be maintened with dry rags or sprayshine.

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