How to Make a Stain That Will Mix With Beeswax

Pour 1 pint of walnut or linseed oil into a large double boiler. Bring the pot to a boil, taking caution not to spill any of the oil as it is highly flammable.

Add 1 pound of beeswax in small increments until it is completely melted and combined with the oil. Slowly add one pint of turpentine to the mix.

Squeeze out the tube of tint and mix until the desired color is achieved. Remove the mix from the heat and allow it to cool until it reaches a semi-solid consistency.

Dab a clean rag into the wax stain and buff it into a sample of wood. If you are not satisfied with the result, reheat and adjust the mixture by adding more wax, oil or tint as desired. Repeat this step as necessary.

Dab a clean rag into the cooled stain and buff into a raw wooden surface. Continue until the entire surface has a light coat. Allow the stain to cure for a few hours. Repeat this process with another coat of stain and allow it to dry for another few hours.

Polish the entire surface with a clean, dry rag, removing any excess wax sediment. Save the cooled wax in a metal container. Reheat and re-buff the stain into the finished surface once per year for maintenance.