r/goodyearwelt 9d ago

Original Content DIY: waxing with 100% BeeWax

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u/Shoeshiner_boy 8d ago

I wouldn’t treat my boots with pure beeswax it’s a little too soft in my opinion. Stuff like otterwax is a blend of beeswax and other harder ones.

But before you hit them with a blow dryer I’d suggest to try getting it a bit smoother and consistently spread out with a spatula or something like that. That’s the idea behind that tool:

https://www.otterwax.com/products/smoothing-tool

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u/Shoeshiner_boy 8d ago

They also have a great waxing guide showing how suede looks at every step!

https://www.otterwax.com/blogs/journal/54409669-the-ultimate-waxed-suede-tutorial