Bees wax-Does anyone use it
#63
Originally Posted by Barb44
I have always used it since I started quilting. Must have been in a book about hand quilting. My little box of wax is so well used. I saw a block of beeswax at my hardware store for 1.00. It is a little bigger than a bar of soap. I think it came from a local beekeeper. That's enough for the rest of my life.
I also use it for drawers that get sticky, zippers that don't slide well, etc. Lots of uses.
I also use it for drawers that get sticky, zippers that don't slide well, etc. Lots of uses.
#64
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Originally Posted by Joanie Owen
I use the same piece I've had for over 20 years. Cut it in 4 and have a piece in different spots and use it whenever I'm threading a needle. Love the stuff.
#66
I'm laughing cause I still have the bees wax purchased at least 30 years ago. I use it whenever hand sewing or hand quilting.
Once you buy one of those round plastic containers, you'll have enough was to last your lifetime and probably a couple of your grandkids! Now that I think about it, bees wax is the cheapest thing in the sewing room!
Once you buy one of those round plastic containers, you'll have enough was to last your lifetime and probably a couple of your grandkids! Now that I think about it, bees wax is the cheapest thing in the sewing room!
#67
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Ihave used it for many years and it doesn't leave any color or residue on your fabric. I cut my thread, run it into the beeswax and thread the needle with the end in your hand as you cut it off the spool.
Works good for rubbing on drawer slides or table top slides too, just rub it on.
Beeswax candles, unless they are sold as pure 100% beeswax, might have paraffin or perfume in them, I wouldn't use one.
Carol J.
Works good for rubbing on drawer slides or table top slides too, just rub it on.
Beeswax candles, unless they are sold as pure 100% beeswax, might have paraffin or perfume in them, I wouldn't use one.
Carol J.
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