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Post by mohs on May 5, 2014 13:34:14 GMT -5
Howyd All Was at the jewelry supply house. Saw a product called Renaissance wax. It had pretty extensive brochure on it. What I perused is that it was formulated in England around the 1950’s Specifically to preserve museum pieces. Used for wood, stone ect… Guaranteed not to yellow, It mentioned marbles and preventing staining. I’m interested in it if only to prevent body oils from dulling the stone. A small bottle was 20 dollars so I balked at buying it as an experiment. Wondering if any anyone as waxed a stone? * Results? Hanks Ed * besides dop en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renaissance_Wax
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Post by Bluesky78987 on May 5, 2014 15:39:31 GMT -5
I just waxed a stone last night with it. It's a copper in matrix (or in something anyway) stone, and the matrix (?) part kept oxidizing to green, rather than staying pretty black like I want. This morning, it was still black, hadn't turned green. So seems to keep the O2 away ok. It also made it a tad shinier, and smells nice.
Renaissance Wax is also recommended for preserving patinas on metal, that's why I got it. PM me your address, and I'll send you a bit to try -- the bottles are way bigger than the amount you really need.
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Post by mohs on May 5, 2014 19:46:59 GMT -5
wow that really rocks Susan! really would like to try a tad !
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Post by Bluesky78987 on May 5, 2014 19:57:40 GMT -5
Sure, no problem. Just let me know where to send it.
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Post by mohs on May 5, 2014 19:59:54 GMT -5
will do !
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ivan
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Post by ivan on May 8, 2014 13:26:09 GMT -5
A little late here but years ago there was a product called whale wax sold by Geiger & some other dealers for the same purpose. Never used any but a further research might help? Thank you for posting! Ivan
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Post by mohs on May 9, 2014 12:34:01 GMT -5
Interesting Ivan ! excellent suggestion ! reminds me of Moby Dick I think Ahab once said: never to late to wax a stone ! mostly
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Post by mohs on May 9, 2014 12:36:47 GMT -5
Susan sent me a tad of wax a couple days ago. --The stuff is pricey and I just wanted to try an experiment Before I made an investment--. She sent it in business size envelope & packaged it really well So I go to the mailbox Thursday night There is the envelope! But something strange!!! The return address portion was torn off the envelope Leaving a big gaping hole I felt the envelope for something bumpy and slippery before I opened it properly Nothing! So I sliced open the rest of the envelope There was handwritten note on yellow legal paper Susan had written. BUT NO WAX ! A wax thief! My mail was tampered with! Or the post office inadvertently tore it And the wax slipped out? I was out last night with flashlight hounding the lost wax Nothing. This morning too! nothing! But I did find really nice piece of milky quartz Mostly I’m looking for the torn paper. Anyway I’ll ask the mailman what he knows I joke. But I’m really bothered about it ! Thanks Susan ! So much!~ I really appreciate it. This lost wax process is not over, yet! E
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Post by mohs on May 9, 2014 19:55:11 GMT -5
after careful consideration and lots of hunting I've come to the conclusion that post office sorting machine tore the envelope and the wax slipped out mostly
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stephent
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Post by stephent on May 9, 2014 21:34:27 GMT -5
It happens with envelopes with thicker parts/pieces in them. :/ Seems some folks working at post offices can't/won't hand sort anymore.
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Post by mohs on May 9, 2014 21:51:31 GMT -5
right on ! I have a good run with the post office but someone messed up I suppose the sorting machine is well waxed slight grin I use to run a letter inserter in my mail room days complicated machine and I used to sort humongous amounts of mail by hand doing the ol'zip +4 bundling so much so they used call me JonnyPostal glad I got into rocks! and became Mr. Mohs mostly
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Post by mohs on Jun 6, 2014 19:22:33 GMT -5
Welcome back everyone! Susan re-sent me some wax! That was very thoughtful of her. I’m happy to report that I received the package with minimal damage. Susan packed it really well And the inserting machine still messed with it. So let this serve as warning Sending wax via mail is highly fragile endeavor crazy This is the heart I’m experimenting with I’m not sure why I’m so stricken with this piece? Its not my best combo or shape, and maybe not even my best grind A couple pieces of cryscholla & the stones are bit porous But it gets a real subtle glow about it That I dig. I wear it all the time And am always re-buffing it A desert heart indeed So I just waxed it up using clean cotton buff wheel I don’t expect it to prevent the oils But it is a fun experiment & can’t hurt. Thanks Susan This saves me a consider hunk of change That I can use for some other experiment moslty
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Post by Bluesky78987 on Jun 7, 2014 15:43:37 GMT -5
You're welcome Ed, let us know how it wears!
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Post by mohs on Jun 9, 2014 13:25:56 GMT -5
Stoked again! Wax theory is proving itself! I’ve repeatedly have had to re-buff this stone after short periods of wearing it. I’m now worn this heart for 3 days since I’ve applied the wax. I can tell that it is accomplishing what I hoped for. The stones are resisting body oils & grit— retaining its luster longer. Any stone under magnification as minute scratches That looks like canyons and undercutting is characteristic Of Chyscholla--- being a semi-metallic porous stone. It was just the right stone for this experiment. I used a clean cotton buffing wheel on my Fordeom spindle to work the wax in. Just the tiniest bit. Its goes a long ways! The stone even got a little warm So I had an even flow This wax is pricey. But a big benefit is that it doesn’t yellow. That’s a concern. But on such a small surface area—- on well ground stone -- A lesser-priced wax may be sufficient? On agates or other highly siicified stones its probably a mute point. But for copper based rocks --Wax Rocks! Sure its not for everyone and my experimenting is far from complete Any questions ? I’m happy to extrapolate Cause I go on & on & on Like a rock rolling down hill Mostly I just took the above picture this morning I had to include the date So I would know --- which picture is which? Its a long story,,,,
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miander
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Post by miander on Jun 11, 2014 8:57:45 GMT -5
Fantastic thread; informative, humorous, suspenseful posts that I really enjoyed! Thanks Mr. Mohs and Susan!
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Post by mohs on Jun 12, 2014 12:20:38 GMT -5
All right ! I am totally impressed so is the wax but really ... Every stone gets a waxing!! why does every stone gets a waxing? because I now will incorporate a final buff with the clean white cotton wheel which as wax on it from the previous application and it does wonderful thanks everyone! especially Bluesky78987for following up wax on! Ed
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Post by bushmanbilly on Jun 15, 2014 2:29:54 GMT -5
I use mothers car wax with UV protection on my Amber. Amber degrades if left in sunlight to long. Could you post the link for the wax Ed. Please and thanks.
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Post by mohs on Jun 15, 2014 15:22:05 GMT -5
right on Nick ! Howdy Bill! Interesting on the amber! I would think renaissance wax would probably be some of the best possible. Not sure where in your area to purchase. Probably the internet would be the best source. I leave that up to your own resources But here's the wiki link on the wax en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renaissance_Waxedmohs
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Post by jamesp on Jun 19, 2014 19:32:50 GMT -5
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