Beeswax part 2

I completely forgot to mention in my last post 

about ironing your finished stitch once you've completed it, 

and the effects ironing has on the waxed threads ~

~ thank you to all for the questions & gentle reminders!

here are my stitches again ~ 

on the left of the linen is

top: 2 threads ~ unwaxed

bottom: 1 thread ~ unwaxed

and on the right of the linen is

top: 2 threads ~ waxed

bottom: 1 thread ~ waxed…

here is a close up of the threads ~ 

notice that the waxed threads {on the right, both top & bottom}

have a 'lighter' hue to them now with the beeswax on them.

and here they are after a light ironing ~

the waxed stitches on the right now have a 'darker' hue,

but the wax hasn't bled onto the linen.

so all is good when you lightly wax your threads :)

The only time the wax left a mark or 'halo' from ironing 

was when I use a darkened {stained/scented} beeswax, such as the sheep in the photo below.

I kind of liked how that looked, it looked 'ear;y to me so I will use that technique again ;)

~ happy accidents you know!

natural beeswax is usually found locally, in your farmer's market or health food store.

it is also found on Ebay & Etsy.

Stained & scented beeswax, poured into a plethora of different shapes/sizes/colors/scents

can also be found on Etsy/Ebay.

I hope this helps, and that you'll all give it a try!

and ~

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MISS FLEA!!!!!!

I love you my best friend!

~ Blessings from the Farm ~ 

 Lori