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Disclaimer: I am neither a chemist, a scientist, nor an expert in any field. Your safety is your own responsibility. Please do not take my words as fact; instead, conduct your own research. Always take all necessary precautions when handling unknown substances. This video is intended solely for entertainment purposes.

★ PART 1 FORMULA ★
75% Boiled Linseed Oil / 25% Shellac
To make a 25oz mixture use 18oz of BLO mixed with 6oz of shellac. Technically the shellac and BLO will not fully incorporate. This is a good thing! This allows the BLO to soak down into the wood while the shellac remains on the surface for a more protective finish. You will need to shake this mixture very well before each use. It is very important that used rags are properly dried because they can spontaneously combust!!
1. Shake well.
2. Rub elixir into wood with a lint free rag.
3. After 15 minutes wipe off any standing oil.
4. Set out used rags to dry before discarding.
5. Wait 24 hours and apply wax.
6. Make more stuff.

★ PART 2 WAX ★
1 part carnauba Wax / 1 part beeswax / 4 parts boiled linseed oil / 2 parts citrus solvent.
To make 12 fluid ounces of this wax you'll need to melt in a double boiler 1 oz by weight of beeswax, 1 oz by weight of carnauba wax, 4 oz by weight of boiled linseed oil and 2 oz by weight of citrus solvent.
1. Rub on with grey Scotch-Brite pad. Wait 30 minutes.
2. Rub off with white Scotch-Brite pad. Enjoy for a lifetime.

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★ VIDEOS MENTIONED ★

[JohnHoskins]

The best part of this is how we can tell how excited and proud of the finish you are. Good work and kudos.

[darmichar]

Video starts, recipe is immediately given away, yet I'm still here watching. I'm not a woodworker, I watch your videos for your design process. I enjoy the way you are always looking for new ways to accomplish what you are trying to do. This is another one of those. Your insights on creating and using this finish and your thought process were far more important to me than the recipe.

[chaoticlogic]

Commenting to boost algorithm cause this needs more attention

[ryanneuerer]

If you want the shellac to dissolve faster I would think about getting a stir bar and magnetic plate so that you can have it continuously stirring and not settling out

[AdityaMehendale]

Coffee grinder --> Brushed motor --> sparks --> ethanol-fumes >> HIGH PUCKER-FACTOR << 10:30

[earlbishop]

Saying this in the "happiest" tone possible....Thanks so much for sharing your hard work and research. Take care and stay healthy and safe.

[colinbates]

For long term stability testing coatings companies fill a small glass jar with the coating and place it in an oven at 40°C. They then check the jars weekly and evaluate the state simply by inverting the jar, no need to open the lid, if the formula is unstable you will see gelling in the jar or a thickening of the formula. A good formulation should last many months. This evaluation will also give you an idea of the compatibility of the components together, there maybe separation which is acceptable if the components go back into solution simply by shaking the jar.

[coppulor]

18 seconds in and I paused to comment. I am watching the entire video no matter what because you didn't tease everyone and only provide the recipe at the end. you rock already 😊

[philcrannick]

This is an excellent example of the dedication to all aspects of the craft.

[thistledownwoodcraft]

I'm old, so I remember Homer Formby hawking his formula on TV. He is now a multi-millionaire. The young people need you now, go for it. Nice finish, and I would buy it. I don't need all the chem to make it myself, so yes, I would buy it from you.

[AwAtAk]

Great Video! I make all my finishes out of shellac, linsed oil, walnut oil, bees- and carnubawax. I love the smell and that its free of chemicals.
For bright mit woods like Maple, I recommend walnut oil, it although hardens good, smells even better and dose not yellow the Wood that much.
Thanks you for all the great Videos!
Sorry for my spelling, greetings from Germany.

[papaduck]

Just stumbled across this video. I am a subscriber but infrequently visit YouTube and binge on a weekend when the wife is out of the house. I would suggest microcrystalline wax as a replacement for the beeswax. The microcrystalline wax has a denser and harder composition than the beeswax and is a dental grade wax, so it is completely SAFE. I use a home brew finish on all of my lathe turnings and have found that the microcrystalline wax has a much higher UV protection than the beeswax. It has a slightly higher melting point which translates to its finished hardness, but otherwise excellent formula. 2 thumbs up. Thanks for the research and the time and effort and sharing it with the maker community.

[ron.v]

I subscribed @:013 simply because you gave away the ending. What a novel idea! So many YouTube videos want to pack their videos with endless teasers and useless filler when the entire video could be compressed down to 1/8th the time it took them to "give away the ending." Thanks. I look forward to more videos where you give away the ending. That's the kind of no-nonsense videos I like to watch. I hope others like it too.

As info: for 30 years until she died in 1980, my aunt, who was an antique dealer, used a finish similar to this on all the antiques she refinished. She preferred white oak furniture but also sold cherry, walnut, and other types. She stained with homemade stain and finished with shellac. She then waxed her finishes before selling. Everyone loved the beautiful finishes she put on her stuff.

[jordansnyder]

I have been following the development of this on the podcast so very cool to see the details.

[scottbyrd]

Mad scientist in a woodworking world! Love your videos!!

[Scter]

I really enjoyed this one. The only thing I'd like to add is that just because something is all natural, doesn't automatically make it safe. There's plenty of all natural things out there that can get you super sick or kill you.

The finish you created came out fantastic.

[Pappderbarp]

That is exactly the same rabbit hole I fell into a few months ago! It feels so good to see this tried and proven by someone with way more experience than me, thank you!

[marcmedeiros]

Love the spoiler at the start - stayed to share the journey. Thanks for your hard work and time!

[Campylobacter]

A beautiful safe finish with little effort! Thank you so much for sharing and giving such in-depth explanation of the why and how. It would be a good idea to educate the customer on how and when to reapply the finish and supply them with a small batch of it with the furniture - I really doubt anyone needs PU if a little attention is given to maintain valuable handmade furniture. This is the kind of content I want more on YouTube!

[ChrisChartrand]

This is awesome. I’m totally inspired. I hate the chemical smell of finishes.I use a Presto Pot to make candles. I added a ball valve and spout to easily decant. I will be experimenting with making my own finishes. Thanks for the formulations and the continued inspiration.