Instructions for the use of beaded bottle Sealing Wax 

Wear Safety Glasses at all times. Hot Wax can cause serious burns if it comes in contact with skin. 

• Scoop a small amount of Beaded Bottle Sealing Wax into a melting pot. For small quantities a "crock pot" is an ideal choice. 
• Heat the wax gently until it starts to melt. When there is a layer of liquid wax covering the bottom of the pot add more wax in stages until you have sufficient wax to dip bottles. 
• Use a thermometer to check the temperature before dipping, an ideal temperature range is 78°C - 88°C, depending on the thickness required. 
• Metallic colours need an occasional stir to prevent the separation of metallic pigments. 

• Ensure the bottle being dipped is corked/capped tightly. 
• Ensure there is no liquid residue around the neck of the bottle. 
• Lower the bottle vertically (upside down) into the wax as far as required. The wax must be far enough down the neck of the bottle to give an adequate seal. 
• Do not leave the bottle in the wax too long. 
• Remove the bottle at a slight angle to allow excess wax to drip back into the pot. Continuously rotate the bottle whilst lifting it out of the wax. Do this until the wax stops dripping. 
• For a satin finish: Stand the bottle upright and leave to cool. 
• For a glossier finish: Immediately dip the waxed bottle into cold water after removing from wax pot. The water will need to be changed as it warms. 

To remove wax from dipped bottles:

• Make a diagonal cut in the wax from the bottom of the seal to the top edge. 
• Lift the bottom edge and peel the wax away using your thumb. 
• The wax should peel off in one piece, on most bottles. 

• Why isn't the wax easily peeling off the bottle?

This is likely due to the wax coating temperature being too hot. 

• Why does the wax colour look faded?

This is commonly caused by overheating the wax. 

• What do I do if there are bubbles in the wax at the cap or cork seal?

This is caused by trapped air, either in the cork or in a cap ridge, expanding due to the heat of the wax. To minimise this problem, hold the bottle in the wax until bubbling ceases. However, some corks are very porous, and a satisfactory result can only be achieved by a second coat. The first coat must be cool before completing the second dip, and the second coat needs to be a quick dip.