Beeswax in Blocks

4. Preserve bronze. To ward against oxidation caused by moist air, brush on a solution of ⅓ pound beeswax melted in 1-quart turpentine. Buff it with a towel to create a thin, hard coat.5. Whip frayed rope. Wrap a waxed length of string tightly around the rope's tip about a dozen times. Tie off the loose end and trim the excess.6. Lube screws. Rub wax over the threads of screws to make them drive smoothly and resist corrosion.7. Condition a wood cutting board. Add half-teaspoon beeswax to a cup of mineral oil, melt together in a double boiler, and apply the mixture to the board with a soft cloth.

8. Polish concrete counters. Give a sealed, dark concrete countertop a muted, natural lustre by rubbing melted beeswax over the surface with a chamois cloth. Let it dry and then wipe.

9. Preserve a patina. Seal a copper sink by rubbing it with softened beeswax and polishing off the excess with a lint-free rag,

10. Waterproof leather. Combine 1 part beeswax to 2 parts linseed oil. Warm the mixture and use a rag to rub it on your work boots or gloves.

11. Make Beeswax Candles