[Beauly]

OK. I bought some of Aaron Ostoj's fine wax. It has made a world of difference to my flytying. However, while rubbing a pea shaped ball of the stuff in preparation of tying, the wax appears to have broken down and now my fingers are covered in the stuff.

Does anyone have any good ideas as to the best way to remove the wax? I've tried soap, alchohol (not the good stuff) hot and cold water. I'm typing this message with 2 fingers as the others would stick to the keyboard - Oh the embarrassment!

 

[borderfly]

Sand paper?

 

[buff]

Try this...

Turpentine. My recipe includes it along with rosin and beeswax and the secret ingredient...

 

[Beauly]

Buff saves the day!

Turpentine worked a treat. Once I found where I'd stashed it in the barn. I owe ya Buff.

 

[kyleedge]

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Basically the reasonin behind rolling it.
would be if its not soft.and usually to make
a hard bit soft.ill cup it and breathe in my hand.
like if where cold.you know..

 

[catskilljohn]

Sand paper?

Or a grinding wheel:chuckle:

Glad the turp. worked! CJ

 

[aaronostoj]

Glad you were able to get the answer you needed. Also, if you need to clean your fingers often, the art supply stores sell "odorless" turpentine. Much more family friendly than the regular stuff.

Aaron