Fix'n Wax (How To) Survival/Bushcraft Tip
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- Опубліковано 22 сер 2013
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Fix'n Wax ingredients (my own recipe):
1 cup pure organic beeswax, 1/2 cup unrefined shea butter, 1 teaspoon sweet almond oil, 1 teaspoon coconut oil, 10 drops peru balsam essential oil.
You can add a bit more oils if you wish, as this recipe is somewhat flexible. The fix'n wax does not become too hard with the above recipe, but I do prefer mine to remain a little more solid. If you would like for it to be a little more like putty, just double the oil or add more shea butter. You can also add vitamin E oil, and use your imagination. Just remember not to use too much oil, as this will make the final product too soft.
How I cook:
I use an old steel pan I plan not to use for anything else. Place the stove burner on low heat, be patient and do not cook too fast! Maintain awareness at all times. Place the shea butter and beeswax into the pan first. Wait until the beeswax melts; the melted mixture should be a dark, golden color. Add your oils and gently swish or stir. Remove from heat and allow to sit for a couple minutes. If you start to see the mixture begin to wax over, start pouring immediately. Use your containers and be aware of the fact that this wax mixture will be HOT!
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WHERE TO BUY:
For those who care not to make their own, I can recommend a similar product for around $4: www.selfrelianceoutfitters.com...
The ingredients for this product are unknown, since the maker chooses not to share the information, which is their right I suppose.
Another type I have known to seal clothing is "Greenland Wax", but it isn't quite as versatile. You can conduct a web search for this if it is more to your liking.
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Fix'n Wax Storage:
After several years, I imagine this has the potential to dry out. Therefore, if you plan to store pre-made fix'n wax, be certain to seal it in an airtight container, or inside a tin with wax paper to prolong its use.
Uses:
You can use this fix'n wax for minor skin applications, on the metal of tools and blades, on wood, leather, anything you wish to seal or protect. You could even treat canvas with this wax. Alternatively, this could also be used as a fire starter additive.
Thanks to you dude, I made one can of fixn wax and since then have sold dozens of cans of my own hand cream recipe. I now have a stellar wax that I use on my guns/bows/knives and cutting board **People, keep in mind you can make your own recipe without measuring. 70% beeswax will yield a firmer wax and 50% will do a firm salve, 30% gets into hand cream/lotion**
what's the best mix for wooden handles?
I made something similar. 1 part beeswax to 1/2 part coconut oil. Works awesome.
is it easy to apply such a hard mixture on to wood?
Thank you so much for showing us this I cant wait to buy the ingredience and make some I was going to buy from selfreliance till I saw your video. I want to make a bigger batch to give out to friends and family. I will post this on my google + for others to share. Thanks again for passing the knowledge on! Great video besides.
Thanks for the valuable info.
Excellent video! I love contemplating earth, explore and calm down...
That's pretty awesome man. I will have to try this out. I really dig the custom sheath you made for the Condor Bushlore!
Thanks, dude! Yeah, the wax works well enough, but I might make it a little more loose next batch. Cold as hell up here, made this batch for warmer climates.
I seem to have missed quite a few of your videos...I'm still subbed to you, but not getting your vids in my feed page.
Same here, man. Hopefully with G+ it will work better.
Great video thanks for sharing. Definately gonna try this.
Can’t wait to make some.
Great information. Thanks for sharing it.
Nice! Thank you
Thank you for your video. I am going to make my own. Could you explain why you used the 2 oils and 1 essential oil? You mentioned the antiseptic properties in the balsam, but lavender has some as well and I have some on hand. Is it for the smell as well?
Awesome
A fantastic and informative video dude, very well done ~Peace~
Lavender oil also has pain relieving properties. It might be something good to add in the case of minor scrapes and cuts in addition to the Peru Balsam oil.
Did you add the striker to the sheath of your knife? I didnt see it as an option on the knife. Also I was wondering if tea tree oil would work in place of balsa oil as it has antiseptic qualities as well.
Very cool B
Civil War musket patch lube, 2 parts lamb tallow to 1 part bees wax.
Thank you. Been curious about how to make this. We just tried it recently using this recipe and it came out really waxy. When we rub on skin it's really sticky/waxy. How could we make it more like a salve? Add more oil or shea butter?
Could you upload a vid with the how to do it? great vid
thanks buddy
for this video
i have the same opinion on all knowledge should be free
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steve
And thank you for the kind comment! -Brokor
Will this soften leather as well?
ok so I noticed no one asked what is the shelf/backpack life of this stuff? im looking for something like this to use on boots,knives,canvas tarps and so on.
Great video thanks for sharing, but it was painful to have to wait to end for ingredients and making whew
Yeah, sorry about that, and thanks for watching!
That's why you always hit that "show more" underneath the vid...
Can you use on knife blade
do you recommend ivory or yellow shea butter? from what i've read the yellow is more pliable and ivory is more friable. I'm just guessing now but would the consistency of the yellow create a better textured product? Or would it increase the risk of going rancid faster if kept in a backpack while outdoors most of the time?
I guess we would have to try each to find out. :) Unrefined is key, though.
I just did: 3 parts beeswax, 1,5 parts coconut oil, 0,5 parts shea butter and 1 part olive oil. Think it's going to be pretty good! So a 1:1 ratio
I was wondering if this recipe is also good for water proofing canvas. I've seen recipes with bees wax,boiled Lind seed oil and turpentine but that recipe has less uses due to it not being good for putting on skin or consumption which could happen if I put wax on my knife blade.I got everything in your recipe and decided to put eucalyptus essential oil as a bug repellent. Great video thanks for this recipe!
Thank you! Yes, to waterproof large areas of a natural fabric like cotton canvas, it is necessary to use a solvent like turpentine (the smell dissipates with a little time) or linseed oil, or even a combination of each with the wax. However, you can use this recipe I described for seams. The problem with covering a large area is that the wax will crust heavily (even when applied hot) once it dries. The addition of a solvent will break the wax down to allow it to penetrate the fiber. Good luck!
how much for an altoid tin batch?
Can I used it for bow string like floor polish
Yes, I normally use straight beeswax on a bow string, but this will also work.
Hi, nice video. When you measure the wax out. Did you melt it separately first or is it 1 cup of dried wax? Thx you.
Good question. If I remember correctly, my measurements were all estimations. I would say it's all based on melted ratios.
Ok, thanks!
You should try tea tree oil
Can you go with beeswax and shea butter only for a less girly recipe?
I've never tried it. As long as it's pliable when dry, it will work. I add other oils to help keep it soft and supple, like a woman's cheek. ;)
We hang out with folks who are severely allergic to nuts. Anyone care to suggest a replacement for almond oil?
Jojoba oil, coconut oil, hemp seed oil, or any other carrier oil will work. :)
Or just use regular 100 percent lard, 50 % beeswax, 50 % lard, that is truly the original fixin wax recipe that's been around for over a hundred years
Thanks for the video !
But how much $ is it for the ingredients in your country and how many mililiters for the oils ? :) just my interests !
And i heard that shea butter could be a little smelly xD
MondOger Oh, shea butter is quite potent, but I love the scent. I would say it is not too expensive, but it depends where you shop. I buy most ingredients off Amazon and total cost was around $30 with shipping. But, I can make enough for a lifetime, too. Measurements are kind of simple, start off with equal amounts of beeswax and shea butter and if you want it to be softer, lessen the amount of beeswax. The rest of the ingredients are negligible, and it is up to you.
HORIZONS thanks for the answer !
but i ment how many ml are in the bottles you buy ? :)
in the shops I found I can choose between 100 ml / 250 ml / 500 ml ^^
and the costs just surprised me and I just wanted to know if its a "fair" price
I assume you melt this all down...do you use a double boiler...any info would help, thanks
+S.F. Outdoors Club -- Great question! You could use a double boiler, but I just use an old steel pan which is enamel coated on an electric stove at low-med heat and watch it closely. I only use this pan for melting wax. I left further details in the description, too. Thanks!
Thanks for reply (and FAST). Also, thanks for posting video. It`s an uncommon post, I will look at other videos tomorrow and prob. subscribe just because you posted something useful that no one else has. I will also post a link to this video on our blog (which, to be honest, means nothing...yet, as it`s fairly new and not yet promoted. bit.ly/SFoutdoorsclub) Thanks again
S.F. Outdoors Club
--No problem, happy to help. Nice blog. Feel free to stop by our survival website any time and share your info / survivalmonkey.com
--Brokor
Awesome video!
Could you please add links to the sites you purchase all your ingredients from? I've done a few google searches on some of the oils you listed. I'm reading a lot of reviews of fake oils and what not.
You seem to know a lot about natural oils and I would like the buy legit stuff. Thanks.
What I meant to say is direct links. I went on Ananda Apothecary site and its really hard to navigate around. I could not find " Sweet Almond Oil " anywhere!
LOADEDF1ST I apologize for missing your comment. I would do an Amazon search if I were you, lots of great deals. What you need to do is search for your item/oil with ORGANIC in the title. Here's some sweet almond oil (organic) for example: www.amazon.com/Sweet-Almond-Oil-Aromatherapy-Satisfaction/dp/B00K4PLC30/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1433574442&sr=8-1&keywords=almond+oil+organic TRY to remember, you always want PURE, RAW, ORGANIC oils if you wish to keep this safe to use. If you do not mind the additives and do not have children or whatever your reasons, go for what you find best suits your needs. If you have further questions, I will be around.
Do bears find it tasty?
basically oil and beeswax mixtures...so many versions for specific purposes.
Just use your imagination and try it.
Would it work on leather? And for some reason staring at it makes me hungry xP If you could eat it too I'd prolly go for it.
Cheehooo, Beeswax is great on leather.
LOL! Mmmmmmmmmm!
Has anybody used 1 part beeswax and 3 part Jojoba oil? I just made this mixture to make my cutting board water repellent.
I left the instructions in the video description because it's boring and pretty easy stuff. Although, if I lived in Colombia, I would get me some hot women to use as models and spice up my videos...HA! :)
Nice video and it looks like a good product. I buy my fix'n wax from Self Reliance Outfitters because I like to support Dave Canterbury for all he has done to teach woodcraft skills to all of us.
Can you eat this
*****
Thanks for your help, Sir. You are a valued UA-camr.
***** Dave Canterbury said his is edible
Only issue is that there is no such thing as "organic" beeswax. You may treat your hives organically, but you cant determine where the bees go, so you cannot call beeswax/honey organic.
this is not fixnwax, no where close, fixnwax has turpentine in it...
Fix n wax is tallow combined with beeswax