Best Beeswax for wood furniture?

Hi! It's been recommended that I use beeswax to shine up some of my antique pine furniture but wondering what everyone's favorites are? I ordered one that looked good from amazon but when it arrived I realized it has olive oil in it - is that ok? Most others I've found online are mixed with some sort of oil whether it be olive, vegetable, or tung, etc.

Please share links to your favorites! Much appreciated

 

For 100% beeswax, you could try a beekeeper supply store. For example, Mann Lake (in USA) has 1lb for less than $10. Or get to know a beekeeper. Pure beeswax is hard though, so maybe unsuitable as a furniture polish unless mixed with something to soften it.

 

Thanks! I guess what I'm asking is what are the best / your favorite products to use for furniture? For beeswax products softened with other things, is olive oil ok (i've heard maybe not since it can go bad), or what other oils are preferable in ingredients when looking for products?

 

I use Briwax. It's part Bees wax and carnauba wax

 

I don't see any necessity for bee's wax. I like good old Johnson's paste wax. There are other good ones but most are quite a bit more expensive.

 

More than you ever wanted to know...

https://www.si.edu/mci/english/learn_more/taking_care/coatings.html

 

Ditto, I use Johnson's as well for exterior finished surfaces, it works very well, is readily available, and cheap!
On interior bare wood surfaces, I use "soft wax" to cure sticky or squeaky doors, drawers, etc.
What is soft wax? It’s a traditional beeswax that is mixed with a significant quantity of solvents to create a wax that is soft and dissolves easily into raw wood. It is best used on the insides of drawers or casework. It imparts a softness and a smell that is pleasing. It also helps lubricate drawers

 

Hi,
I used to use beeswax but have switched to expensive shoe polish. The cornubia wax in them leave a beautiful shine and protection. I still have a bottle of some English bees wax with lavender. I use that on exposed table tops. I bought it in London many years ago.
greg

 

Greg, I'm so glad you are better. Can you take a picture of your English bottle when you are up to it.

 

I literally just finished a quick polish!



Available on Amazon, if you can’t find anything elsewhere

 

What about Old English Lemon Oil? Is that good for antique wood furniture?

 

As long as it isn`t a high end antique,, thats what I would use ! I use it on mine ! Just apply and let sit for a few minutes and buff excess off !

 

I use Howards.

 

Thanks for your suggestions.

My family did not have any antique furniture, so growing up all I saw anyone use was Pledge spray!

I myself used it for years until thanks to the internet and forums like this I changed my ways. Although, to be fair, I don’t think my Sears girl furniture set suffered.

 

Are you in sedona? My mother has a place there.

 

No, but a close relative is. I’ve only visited (avatar photo is from a hike).

 

when my parents bought their place in the early 80's I could see living there. Now it is way to crowded. Ruined because of the views.