Melting
- Place a small amount of Beaded Bottle Sealing Wax into a melting pot. For small quantities a crock pot is suitable.
- Heat the wax gently until it begins to melt.
- Once a layer of liquid wax forms at the bottom of the pot, continue adding wax in stages until you have enough for dipping bottles.
- Use a thermometer to check the temperature before dipping. The ideal range is 78°C to 88°C, depending on the desired thickness.
Note: Metallic colours should be stirred occasionally to prevent separation of pigments.
Applying the wax
- Ensure bottles are tightly corked or capped and that there is no liquid residue on the neck.
- Lower the bottle vertically into the wax to the desired depth. The wax should extend far enough down the neck to create adequate coverage.
- Do not leave the bottle in the wax for too long.
- Remove the bottle at a slight angle to allow excess wax to drip back into the pot.
- Rotate the bottle continuously while lifting it out until dripping stops.
Cooling
Allow the wax to cool naturally for a satin finish.
For a glossier finish, immediately dip the waxed bottle into cold water. Change the water regularly to keep it clean and cool.
Removing Wax
(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.
- In most cases, the wax will remove in one piece.
Troubleshooting
Wax does not peel easily from bottle:
Wax coating temperature may be too high.
Colour appears faded:
Wax may have been overheated.
Bubbling at cap or cork seal:
Air trapped in the cork or cap is expanding due to heat. To minimise this, hold the bottle in the wax until bubbling stops.
Some natural corks are highly porous and may require a second coat for best results. For a second coat, ensure the first layer is fully cooled, then apply a quick dip.
ESTIMATED WAX USAGE
- 8–10g per standard wine bottle (depending on depth of dip)
- 10–18g for magnum bottles
INGREDIENT LIST
- Blend of paraffin and natural waxes (proprietary)
- Microcrystalline wax
- Ethyl vinyl acetate copolymer (proprietary)
- Fillers, pigments, and dyes (non-hazardous)
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The wax coating is for aesthetic purposes only. It does not create a product seal.