 Produced by a family-owned firm in the Cognac region of France, Louis XIII wax is made according to the original sixteenth-century formula. Locally-produced beeswax and turpentine are combined to yield a creamy, aromatic wax which will polish wooden surfaces and protect them from ultraviolet rays and air exposure. This wax yields a classic, low luster when applied with a soft cloth or very fine steel wool (0000).
Unlike modern formulations containing harsh solvents, Louis XIII wax may be used to polish unfinished wood surfaces as well as surfaces previously finished with varnish, oil or shellac. A 1/2-liter tin of Louis XIII wax is sufficient to beautify and protect a dining room table for two years. Use of paste wax requires substantially more exertion than the liquid version. We recommend the use of very fine steel wool (rub with the grain) for application of the wax and the use of a fine polishing cotton to complete application.
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