Here are the corrected amounts for Dave Vogel's museum wax (interior) finish.
- 1.5 Cups melted beeswax (a little more than 2 cakes like at Ace Hardware)
- 1 Cup turpentine
- 1 Cup linseed oil
- 1 Teaspoon Japanese drier
He suggests combining all liquids then heat them up enough to melt in the wax (no open flames!). But, I melt the wax first and then add the other ingredients. I got all the stuff, including quart paint can and lid for storage of finished product, at Home Depot. Well actually I had the beeswax already.
Apply to 200-300 degree hot metal with a cotton applicator (we roll up old pant legs). It will smoke a bit as it soaks in. Fully cures in a day.