wax needed to soften beeswax+rosin mix

[Guest leehinkleman]

I need a wax to soften a mixture of 2 parts of rosin and 1 part of beeswax.

The rosin is 'bow rosin', used by violinists, and the beeswax is refined, white beeswax. The beeswax and rosin were melted together, but froze into a mixture with a rock-candy texture. I would rather avoid using oils or solvents to lower the melting point, and to soften the mixture, and hope that another wax could be suggested to add to the rosin and beeswax. Thanks for your advice.

[YT2095]

can`t you simply add more beeswax to this mix?

 

Using Petroleum jelly (Vasaline) in the melt will soften it quite well also.

 

IF you do go the Oil route, I`de reccomend the sort used on Furniture or in Artwork, it doesn`t oxidise too readily and is low in Acid content.

[Guest leehinkleman]

I think I'll try the Vaseline first, and then keep testing other additives. The greater proportion of rosin to beeswax may be needed to make the result 'tacky'.

Thanks very much for your reply.