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How do you use Renaissance micro crystalline wax polish?
How to Use Renaissance Wax
- Dip a corner of a clean, soft cotton rag into the Renaissance Wax container. Put just a little bit of wax on the tip of your rag.
- Wait for a few minutes. Allow the Renaissance Wax to dry.
- Repeat the process until the jewelry has a nice sheen to it. This is a matter of personal preference.
What is micro crystalline wax polish?
Renaissance Wax Polish is a Micro-Crystalline Wax, that is pH neutral. It is made from a unique blend of waxes and was originally formulated for the British Museum. Its unique formula means it can be used on Wood, Metal, Silver, Steel, Brass, Copper, Marble, Granite, Leather, tortoiseshell, photographs and Paint.
Does Renaissance Wax wear off?
Like any wax, it will wear over time so yes it is recommended that you re-apply when necessary. Renaissance wax films are tougher in every-day use than other commercial wax products.
Can you use Renaissance Wax on glass?
Wood, marble, metal, leather, rubber, plastics, and even paper and cardboard products can be protected with Renaissance Wax. Wax films are (and remain) glass-clear when thinly applied and rubbed out to full lustre, with no discoloration of the wax or the underlying surface of the film.
What does Renaissance Wax do?
Renaissance Wax is a brand of microcrystalline wax polish used in antique restoration and museum conservation around the world. Commonly used to polish and conserve metal objects, it is also used on gemstones and such organic materials as wood, ivory, and tortoiseshell.
What is Renaissance Wax used for?
Renaissance Wax is a high-quality blend of refined micro-crystalline waxes which remain neutral. It is often used in antique restoration and museum conservation for preserving metal objects. Often used to protect armor and weapons.
Is Renaissance Wax safe?
It’s best avoided. However, OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) considers a mixture to be a carcinogenic hazard if the component is present in concentrations of 0.1 % or greater. So Rennaissance wax is not considered carcinogenic by that criteria.
Do museums use Renaissance Wax?
Is Renaissance Wax toxic?
The benzene exists in the wax because it is petroleum based. Benzene is a known carcinogen – it can cause cancer if someone is exposed to even small amounts of it for a long time. It’s best avoided.
What is Renaissance wax used for?
Is Renaissance Wax good for leather?
Renaissance wax can be used with complete success on any surface, from white paper to stone – woods, metals, marble, leather, ivory, ceramics etc. The wax enhances and protects all kinds of museum / fine art objects.
Does Renaissance Wax Harden?
If allowed to rest for more than a minute or so, the wax will dry and harden into a matt film.
What removes Renaissance Wax?
white spirit
Renaissance wax can be completely removed by rubbing with white spirit (a petroleum distillate). In professional fine-art conservation all treatments must be ‘reversible’ without damage to the original surface, to allow use of a better technique.
Does Renaissance Wax darken wood?
The wax does not stain or darken even white paper. On furniture or wood carvings the wax delicately enhances grain or ‘flame’ patterns. It protects existing finishes such as French polish and it can be applied directly to sanded, unfinished hardwoods without need of sealers.
Does Renaissance wax smell?
I’ve been using it on more than just my clay pieces…it’s safe to use on so many items. Wood, metal, plastic, etc. The only negative is the smell. It has a slight petroleum smell to it, but it’s not enough to bother me and it goes away in a very short amount of time.