All Natural Carnauba and Beeswax Waxes and Polishes - Gilly Stephenson`s Waxes and Polishes

To achieve a natural finish on raw or stripped wood with Gilly Stephenson's waxes and polishes, just follow these simple instructions...

1. Apply one to three coats of Restoring polish and New Timber Polish. The first application may not even need buffing up as the wood may absorb most of it. Subsequent coats can be applied straight away. When working with pine or other absorbent wood an initial sealing coat - sanded back to a fine finish - of clear shellac of sanding sealer etc, is a good idea particularly, and then use Gilly Stephenson's Clear Restoring Polish and New Timber Polish. This will help to reduce the porosity of the timber. Alternatively, for a completely non-toxic satin finish, Gilly Stephenson's Orange Oil can be used on raw wood.
2. Apply at least two coats of Cabinet Makers' Wax, preferably using 0000 Wire Wool. Buff with a soft cloth between coats. The number of applications will depend on the finish required. One coat may suffice intially and then apply a second coat in a couple of weeks.
3. Finish and maintain with the Cream Polish applied sparingly and buffed off with a clean soft cloth.

Gilly Stephenson's Carnauba Polish is an excellent friction polish for use on the lathe and can also be used on raw wood and buffed with a pine brush.