{"product_id":"renaissance-wax-sample-size-15ml","title":"Renaissance Wax Sample Size (15ml)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRenaissance Micro-crystalline Wax - the world's best protective wax?\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003e15ml Sample Pot of Renaissance Wax Polish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a microcrystalline wax polish which is not just used by jewellers and artists, it's a heavily used product in antique restoration and museum conservation around the world. Renaissance Wax was developed in the British Museum Research Laboratory by Dr A E A Werner \u003csup id=\"cite_ref-4\" class=\"reference\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003ein the late 1950s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse on metal (silver, bronze, brass, copper, and more), leather, wood, polymer clay, ceramics, paper, and stone like marble and granite.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProtect metal from tarnishing, preserve patinas from liver of sulphur, great for those rainbow colours. Use the wax to prevent your tools from rusting. When thinly applied and rubbed out to full lustre, the wax film is (and remains) glass-clear, with no discolouration either of the wax or the underlying surface. Renaissance wax is free from acids (pH neutral) and will not damage even sensitive materials. For example, photographs for exhibition or of historic value are waxed to protect the image from the natural acidity of hand or environmental pollutants. The wax does not stain or darken even white paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wax dries completely non-sticky and hard, and can be buffed to a clear silky smooth finish - it is virtually invisible. Unlike lacquers \u003cspan\u003ethe wax will not\u003c\/span\u003e leave a glossy shiny   coating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e How do I apply it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou only need a very small amount to seal and protect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply lightly and evenly with a soft cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGently buff with soft cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen dried, buff with a soft cloth. Add a second coat if desired.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat can I use Renaissance Wax for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeal and protect patinas from Liver of Sulphur (test first, the colour of the patina will change slightly on application of the wax)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow down oxidation and tarnishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeal surfaces and give protection against human touch, water and liquids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtect wood - ideal for luthiers and instrument makers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvisible protective finishing wax\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor use on furniture, cutlery, pottery \u0026amp; more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResists liquid spillage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"JWMetals ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58321560469839,"sku":"117-RENWAX-SAM","price":2.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/2591\/2911\/files\/Renaissance-Wax-15ml-Sample__18281.1664294219.800.800.jpg?v=1785150967","url":"https:\/\/www.metalclay.co.uk\/products\/renaissance-wax-sample-size-15ml","provider":"Metal Clay","version":"1.0","type":"link"}