Use of bee wax

CSeidler

I have seen in several posts indicating the use of beeswax on thread so it does not twist or gives knot. How do you use it? What is the difference between this material and "Thread Heaven"?

Sarge

I’ve started using thread heaven as well.  I never heard before this that saliva can degrade the thread...wow I’ve been doing that forever...going to be a bad habit to stop. I enjoy reading everyone’s input...it helps me to know what to use.

wiccakid

I have both and much prefer the Thread Heaven to keep threads from knotting as much. For me, the beeswax doesn't get the thread very silky, more STICKY than anything else. It does keep it from knotting but I don't like sticky. :(

orionjes12

i havent tried any of two. but as far as I know, they are the same. it is best used for metallic threads.

queenvi617

Thank you very much for sharing.

inmastitcher

Gracias por la información

Guaranita

Following this thread

htsear13

Following this thread

Whisper whisper

Thanks for sharing

Knitpurlsm

Thanks for the info!

integra974love

Большое спасибо!

Blinne

Never used...but I know it was used in old times by shoes' maker to reinforce the thread.

seb0357

I have some bee's wax but I have never used it. I was afraid that it would make the thread greasy. I might try it out and see. Sorry I couldn't help.

amyleesf

I dont know about bee's wax. I use plain simple white candle - just cut a small piece of the candle and run the thread through it. That's what we do in Malaysia.

R Lee

Thread Heaven is just the brand name for the "thread conditioner". Basically the same as using a candle. It slicks the thread so it doesn't catch and tangle as much - just like hair conditioner.

magpire

I prefer beeswax to thread heaven - bees wax isn't colored so i can use it on white silk where I'd worry the thread heaven would leave marks.

To use bees wax you run the thread through it, then press it with an iron in a paper bag so the wax melts into the thread and it doesn't feel greasy when you use it. I use it for linen threads, goldwork and when I'm beading to reinforce the threads.

Cordebra

Thanks for the information  :)

mdbf

interesante metodo

Elvira

I use it always. Less knots and twisting. After washing it's gone.

luckyemma

I saw one person mention candle wax.  Does anyone know if it's okay to use candle wax?  Or does the candle have to be made from 100% beeswax?