How to make Minwax furniture wax a softer, more spreadable consistancy

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Can you add anything to Minwax furniture wax to make it softer and spread more evenly?

Jonnie Hammon · Answer

Essential oils, they are pleasing to your senses as well. Check them out.

Heather (New House New Home) · Answer

Have you tried putting a small amount in the microwave for 10 seconds or so? I do this with fondant for cake decorating to soften it a bit. Might work.

Jam1141312 · Answer

I scoop some out of can into a small bowl, then crush with the spoon and stir it up.

Lagree Wyndham · Answer

I agree with the others let the wax warm up.

Janet Pizaro · Answer

You can purchase an inexpensive candle warmer from the craft stores to help soften the wax.

Kathy · Answer

Heat it up a little, mix in a little mineral oil.  Then it will stay softer even when cool.  Sorry, I never measured.

The Redesign Habit · Answer

You can mix about 80% furniture wax with about 20% mineral spirits and you should end up with a buttery consistency...easier to spread... I just eyeball it when I do it...hard to measure exactly so go lightly at first and add more of either to get the consistency you want...:)

9530106 · Answer

It does't take much to soften it. I noticed late this fall, when my can was sitting in the sun, it really melted the wax around the edge. Gosh, I have had that can of wax for probably 30+ years!

Beth H. Makemeprettyagain.blogspot · Answer

ditto...sun and/or a bit of mineral spirits

Duv310660 · Answer

Hmm, I just checked back on this to say that - for some reason - I find minwax way easier to work with than any other wax, and I am dominant-hand impaired (can't rotate, bear weight or push). I don't always use a brush, but I wonder if that would help you. I just work the bristles in a wee bit, then pounce it on the inside lid (the imprint tells me it's not too goopy). A used wax brush will have a bit of flare to the bristles; this will allow for a lighter load of wax to go further. Apply in progressive circular motion. Use a lamp angled off the surface to get a better look at how it's covering. You don't want a solid, heavy 1-time coverage or need to 'smear' it on... opt for a lighter coat, and repeat once or twice more so that everything is covered well.

Dee Lynch · Answer

I used a bit of mineral oil (food grade) but it seems that the wax is still in chunks even mashing it with a big pronged fork. Will the mineral oil added 'never dry' like it does straight? I'm just afraid to use the mineral spirits since it may take off the dried paint.
Do I have a bad can of wax? It is new.

The Redesign Habit · Answer

I've never had that problem....just go lightly and try on a small less noticeable area until you see how it goes....

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