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Microcrystalline wax for pens

Postby Andyp » 15 May 2022, 14:09

Anyone used microcrystalline wax on pens?

Good, bad, indifferent?

I thought I might use it on a pen and pencil set in yew which I have just cut the blanks for.
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Re: Microcrystalline wax for pens

Postby CHJ » 15 May 2022, 14:16

Yes, resists finger marks well, sound sealer underneath as a basic finish or sealer+ Melamine enhanced Lacquer if you have it for a more robust finish.
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Re: Microcrystalline wax for pens

Postby Doug » 15 May 2022, 14:18

Non of the wax finishes keep their shine long on a pen when in use, for a long lasting shine melamine lacquer or superglue, if you don’t want a gloss finish then wax will work
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Re: Microcrystalline wax for pens

Postby Andyp » 15 May 2022, 15:29

I’ve watched the videos and tried half a dozen times but I just cant get that superglue finish to work. I do have some melamine laquer, not tried it on a pen though :eusa-think:
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Re: Microcrystalline wax for pens

Postby Phil Pascoe » 15 May 2022, 17:07

MC wax works well over an existing good finish.
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Re: Microcrystalline wax for pens

Postby Woodbloke » 15 May 2022, 17:23

The only stuff I've used is the Renaissance Wax in the white tin..."blended to a formula used by the British Museum and restoration specialists internationally to revive and protect valuable furniture, leather" etc etc. Wot it says on the tin so it must be good stuff; I've even used it on some NZ jade. Also 'By Appointment to HM' embossed on the tin lid :D - Rob
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Re: Microcrystalline wax for pens

Postby CHJ » 15 May 2022, 17:37

Renaissance Wax is just a Marketing Brand Name for microcrystalline wax, chosen by the museums because it is inert and does not melt at hand temperature so resists handling contaminants.
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Re: Microcrystalline wax for pens

Postby Dalboy » 16 May 2022, 09:55

I always use the melamine lacquer as Phil Dart instructions and then put the wax on top only to prevent finger marks as I sell some at shows and people like to handle them, but I would not use it as a finish for wear etc
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