Uses of beeswax blocks

In the home

• Filling scratches in wooden flooring

• Drawer runners - to make them open and shut smoothly

• Windows - lubricates sashes

• Curtain rails - to make them glide

• Filling worm holes in furniture

 

Crafts and hobbies

• Sewing thread – to strengthen and waterproof

• Cosmetics: lip balms, hand creams and moisturisers

• Fabric batik

• Model and jewellery making

• Basket weaving

• Saw blades and woodworking tools - prevents rust and eases use

• Musical mouthpieces

 

Sports

• Sailing: lubricating sail tracks etc – and beeswax substitutes for temporary cavity filler should you lose a tooth filling at sea!

• Lubricating zips: wet suits, dry suits, sleeping bags, caravan awnings...

• Waxing fly fishing lines - for greater floatability

• Archery: lubricates bow strings

• Surf boarding