Hey folks!
I am an adept of simple finishing techniques, meaning that I prefer oils and waxes over lacquer, varnish, etc. Recently I “discovered” the bee wax and simply fell in love with it. However since my main production is compounded by keepsake boxes and cases I noticed a small and unwanted side effect of the wax: when applied in the interior of the boxes it has the trend of yellowing the white things you put inside. I still don’t know if will have this effect in all matters like plastic, but for sure it happens to paper.
Any advice of how to deal with this?
Thank you!
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How about shellac on the interior or no finish on the interior? Avoids the problem all together.
+1. I use shellac for any captured surface like the inside of a box. No smells or transfers and easily wiped clean.
+2 for the shellac on the interior. It's kind of a standard in non-penny pinching scenarios for the inside of boxes, etc. Very non-reactive.
Thank you, I have heard of shellac since a little time ago but actually never checked it out! I will give it a try.
Shellac is really great stuff as a finish. Easy to apply. If unsure how to apply, find a Paul Sellers video on YouTube for apply shellac. That's how I learned. I put one of them below.
https://youtu.be/UssYj-98oCg?si=NGuOe3Ad2jeDktLg
You can get shellac in spray cans at most hardware stores. That makes it easier to apply inside a box or drawer. Mask off the exterior.