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Re: Beeswax on back of reeds

Author: Tony F
Date: 2014-04-23 02:43

When I mentioned this thread to a friend she pointed out that it could cause problems for anybody who might be allergic to honey. The pollen that causes the reaction is present in both honey and beeswax, so be aware of this.

My teacher of many years ago did this to prevent water build-up in the reed. He allowed the warmth of his hands to soften a small lump of wax enough to enable him to rub some onto his finger tip and then he wiped it onto the flat face of the reed while laying the reed flat, working from the heel to the tip. He only put a very light film of wax onto the reed, enough to feel but not enough to see.

If you rub a piece of wax on a flat surface such as a piece of glass and then rub the flat side of the reed against this surface you'll be able to transfer wax without the risk of damaging the reed. Then use your warm finger to smooth it out. Think of it as waxing a very small surfboard.

Tony F.

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