Uses of Creamed Beeswax and Sheradale Wax

So what is the difference between Briwax Creamed beeswax and Briwax Sheradale Wax?

Our Briwax Creamed beeswax is manufactured from the old traditional formula of refined beeswax, linseed oil and turpentine. The amount of linseed oil used gives the product that creamy consistency. There is nocarnauba wax in this product so the shine will not be as pronounced. This is a wax that was developed for true Antiques, pieces over 100 years old.

The Briwax Sheradale wax is basically the same formula as our cream beeswax but with less linseed oil used. This formula provides a more paste like consistency. Sheradale comes in a Clear and an Antique Brown. The color in the wax is used to hide minor scratches.

So if you are looking to maintain your fine furniture and you do not want much of a shine, use either Briwax Creamed beeswax or Briwax Sheradale. They both will do an excellent job of providing the protection that your furniture deserves.

Facts about Beeswax

Uses of Beeswax:

(facts that you probably never really wanted to know but here they are anyway)

Briwax uses a blend of beeswax and carnauba wax. The beeswax in Briwax primarily comes from Australia and New Zealand. Carnauba wax is found only in Brazil.

A lot of folks ask us if Briwax is safe for cutting boards and for children’s furniture. We always respond that beeswax is inert, which basically means it is food safe and really effects nothing. It is just wonderful stuff. Once the solvent evaporates, with Briwax, you are left with two natural waxes – beeswax and Carnuba. Always make sure your wax has beeswax in it.

Here are some of the uses and applications of beeswax that you may find interesting.

• Candles
• Lip balm
• Cosmetics
• Medical creams
• Waterproofs shoes and fishing lines
• Wax for skis, toboggans and bow strings
• Used as a coating for cheese
• Of course, furniture polish (Briwax)
• Soap making
• Beard and mustache wax
• Crayons
• A seal for jams and jellies
• Leather waterproofing
• “Lost –wax” method of metal casting (Class rings and Golf Clubs)
• Embalming procedures (Mummifying)
• Polishes
• Wood filler
• Tack cloths
• Glass etching

Technical Facts about beeswax.

A stable chemical makeup that essentially remains constant over time

Insoluble in water, density 0.95

Becomes brittle below 10º C (52º F)

Becomes soft and pliable above 25º C (82ºF)

Melting point 65 C (highest melting point of any known wax, 162ºF)

Beeswax does not deteriorate over time (usable beeswax found in ancient tombs)

The Briwax Family of Fine Products

From time to time, we’ll introduce you to some of the other products that carries the fine Briwax family of products name - including:

Sheradale Wax, Liming Wax, Natural Creamed Beeswax, Danish Oil, Teak Oil, Marble Wax, Furniture Cleaner, Water-Based Wood Dyes, Shellac Sanding Sealer, Wax Filler Sticks, Touch-up Dye Pens . . .