Overview
Created in England more than 100 years ago, Liberon's paste wax has come to be regarded as one of the finest available. Use as a protective finish over bare wood and to create an extra barrier against damage from water, heat and alcohol on finished furniture. Available in a variety of colors.
A blend of paraffin, microcrystalline and carnauba mixed with the highest quality mineral spirits available gives Liberon Fine Paste Wax its pleasing aroma.
Features:
- Can be used directly on bare wood as a finish and is often found on Oak or Pine country style furniture where the timber needs feeding.
- Use over french polish, varnish or oil finishes to create a protective barrier.
- All colors consist of finely ground natural earth pigments.
- Best application is with the Liberon 4/0 steel wool pad - a thin coat is best. Buff within 20 minutes of the application.
- Clean up or dissolve with mineral spirits.
- The pin hole in the top of each can allows for easy on/off of the lid.
- Easy to repair - simply rewax the affected area!
Choose from:
- Neutral- water clear, no pigment, just a protecting coat
- Clear- light hint of amber, adds "warmth"
- Antique Pine- light, gentle brown
- Walnut- deep, medium brown
- Victorian Mahogany- burgundy color
- Medium Mahogany- a reddish brown
- Medium Oak- medium toned brown
- Dark Oak- rich, dark brown
- Tudor Oak - the darkest brown, close to black, also considered a Jacobean finish. Ideal to capture that "Arts & Crafts" look.
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Recommended from Stickley Audi for my dining table.
Thomas E
on Apr 4, 2018
Use black bison for almost every project. Great product.
James R
on Jan 31, 2018
Recommended from Stickley Audi for my dining table.
Thomas E
on Apr 4, 2018
My friends have been using this fine wax for years, and recommended it to me. Seeing how lovely their wood furniture and accessories look; I want to use it too!
Valerie R
on Mar 17, 2018
My friends have been using this fine wax for years, and recommended it to me. Seeing how lovely their wood furniture and accessories look; I want to use it too!
Valerie R
on Mar 17, 2018
recommended in Better Homes and Garden Wood
Albert Carlson J
on Jan 27, 2018
I have some very old (30 years?) Black Bison wax which I just used to seal some wood wine boxes in the hope that I could use them to grow garlic! Then I panicked! I love the smell of the wax, but I thought, is it safe to use for growing edibles? The wine boxes look wonderful and if I can't grow edibles in them they will still look lovely with flowers cascading out of them. Also, how water-resistant does wax make the wood? Will it hold up to wet soil (the wood is probably cheap pine)?
will neutral add less yellow or orange to oak? and to clarify this wax is super shiny finish? I'm looking for a matte to satin
Is the tudor oak the same as bison black?
BEST ANSWER: No. It is not bison black meaning a dark color. Black Bison is just part of the Liberon wax name. The Liberon Wax Bison Black comes in different colors. Neutral or clear or darker colors for darker woods. The darker colors would help hide scratches in darker woods
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- James M on Apr 13, 2015
- Purchased on May 3, 2014
which would you use on black lacquer?
BEST ANSWER: Clear should be enough protection.
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- Dwayne B on Jun 29, 2015
- Purchased on Dec 23, 2014
Can I use this wax for kitchen cabinets to fill in small cracks and refresh the finish?
The finish is lacquer and is 10 years old. It has some wear and small cracks.
I tried it on several doors and they look really nice.
I used it sparingly and buffed the cabinet doors well to remove any excess.
I don't know if KITCHEN is not the place for using wax on cabinets.
The finish is lacquer and is 10 years old. It has some wear and small cracks.
I tried it on several doors and they look really nice.
I used it sparingly and buffed the cabinet doors well to remove any excess.
I don't know if KITCHEN is not the place for using wax on cabinets.
BEST ANSWER: Though it's true you don't use this type of wax around food items I can't see an issue with the cabinets. This is my favorite wax and I use it all the time. I have even thought of using it for my lazy susan's but, like you, I hesitate it around food. My thinking is any item you use to fill in cracks (not to mention any finish other than mineral oil and other food safe products) will need to be done so with the knowledge that you don't want the food on it. I truly believe you'll be ok with a little common sense use.
Hope this helps.
Hope this helps.
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- Jim B on Jun 5, 2017
- Purchased on Jun 28, 2015
I have an antique pie safe that I purchased at a sale this weekend. This piece has been stripped to bare wood and metal. I have used this wax in the past over water based paint to ad patina to new pieces. I never put anything over the wax, but they were small unimportant pieces. I was planning on waxing the pie safe to keep as natural of patina as I could. Is there something I should put under or over the wax for more protection? The wood seems very dry. I have the walnut color. AND I have no experience with metal ... is there something to put on the pie safe panels that won't look like varnish?
BEST ANSWER: I've used Boiled Linseed Oil then topped it off with Black Bison. (I don't believe the wax is designed for metal.)
Many other oils would work fine (Teak Oil, Danish Oil, etc.). I've never put anything on top of the wax as it is the polishing step. However, be forewarned that real protection of wood comes from the urethane family. I truly believe that the oil/wax combination will look great BUT will need attention every now and then. Good luck and enjoy your project.
Many other oils would work fine (Teak Oil, Danish Oil, etc.). I've never put anything on top of the wax as it is the polishing step. However, be forewarned that real protection of wood comes from the urethane family. I truly believe that the oil/wax combination will look great BUT will need attention every now and then. Good luck and enjoy your project.
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- Jim B on Apr 25, 2017
- Purchased on Jun 28, 2015
What is the longest time to leave the clear polish on for to acheive the best results?
BEST ANSWER: I am not totally clear: what clear polish? My answer to the black Bison wax is the same as for any wax; be sure you've cleaned off other finished with s liquid furniture cleaner, then apply wax with clean cloth . Apply in small amounts and rub out then get a clean dry cloth or two and rub rub rub until you feel the smooth finish. Leave it on and rub to shine up then after it asks for more, add more wax. Rub and buff a lot. Wax is wonderful but should be applied in thin amounts. Enjoy the result.
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- LUCY T on Aug 28, 2016
- Purchased on Dec 10, 2014
Can the Liberon Wax Polish Black Bison be applied after I apply a coat of Mohawk walnut stain? Will it bond correctly? Thank you.
BEST ANSWER: It would not be very durable... wax only over stain will wear off .easily a top coat of Minwax antique oil or other wipe on finish would improve durability.... also shellac , then the wax
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- jack M on Jun 28, 2016
- Purchased on Nov 9, 2014
We installed new ash kitchen cabinets two months ago. They are showing deterioration near stove exhaust. Would Liberon Black Bison Fine Paste Wax protect against heat damage?
BEST ANSWER: Wax won't protect against heat damage but it can be used to help bring it back to its original finish. If you are generating that much heat through I'd be looking into changing the way the vent passes through the cabinet an would even consider using a second larger vent tube with an air gap between the two like what they do with a wood burning stove. That almost sounds like something may not have been done right I have installed many kitchens over the years for work and never seen or heard of that I'd be worried about a fire starting more than the finish you might want to check that everything was dine to code for your area.
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- Tim U on Mar 20, 2016
- Purchased on Nov 25, 2014
What type of brush to use to finish and polish the wood?
BEST ANSWER: I would not use a brush, I used a slightly damp terry cloth type rag and wiped on the wax and then let slightly dry and polish with soft cloth. I used this to enhanced base molding that has a dark finish and a glaze.
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- Willam K on Nov 2, 2017
- Purchased on Nov 13, 2015
I just got a Victorian bedroom set at a thrift store, it is in great shape, but does need some touch ups in a few areas...a. would this be a good product to protect it and b. can I get the medium mahogany? I don't see it offered.
Thanks
Thanks
BEST ANSWER: Dear Lee, using wax on furniture is often the best, darker or lighter than the color of the furniture. But if the furniture was finished with a lacquer or a polyurethane type layer then all of that should be removed and refinished professionally.
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- LUCY T on Jun 24, 2016
- Purchased on Dec 10, 2014
Can I use this product over the shellac on my craftsman homes original woodwork and trim? Especially on floor and window trim?
BEST ANSWER: Yes you can use it over shellac but the floors will become very slippery.
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- JOHN F on Jan 13, 2016
- Purchased on Dec 10, 2014
I am looking for a silicon free wax to lubricate a shooting plane. Do you carry any?
Hello, Do you carry, or can you order, Liberon Fine Paste Wax Black Bison in antique pine? I have a can of it that I've used on my furniture, but it has dried out over the years. Or can you recommend something close in pigment to the antique pine? Thank you.
I have some sapele that has an oil finish. I used some Minwax furniture wax on it and found the wax that had gotten into the grain had turned white and looked awful. It took 4 hours of sanding but I got it out and want to try something else. Would one of the Mahogany versions of this wax work better?
Is there silicone in this wax?
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26 Reviews
Liberon Black Bison Wax Polish
I used the walnut wax polish on a walking stick I made for my sister and it turned out awesome. I put one coat on and it was beautiful after I polished it with a soft cloth. I added another coat and it gave it a richer depth of color. I polished it to a high shine with a hard rub and it's spectacular. The wood I used is Elm from my Dutch Elm tree. The wax was very easy to work with and the scent was pleasant compared to others I've tried. I highly recommend this wax!
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Wonderful product! Leaves and nice luster and the smell is not chemical, more like beeswax that is one of the ingredients.
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Obtained an amazing finish by applying it on birch plywood with 0000 steel wool.
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Best paste ever.
Elbow grease and thus stuff makes miracles happen. Once you apply the paste and really massage into the wood you know your restoring your furniture’s luster, but you don’t realize how restorative the Bison paste is until you finish buffing. You’re left with a deep luster that is hard and durable. No greasy fingerprints after this magic formula!
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Won’t use anything else !
Great wax for beautiful finish.
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Wax over Walnut
Used this wax to protect and brighten up a newly built walnut desk finished with satin polyurethane. The wax enhanced the beautiful walnut grain and really gave the piece a finished look.
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Good wax
Great wax good shine and hard
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Great wax. Smells great.
Good hard wax, gorgeous sheen. It has a strong odor, but I find it very pleasant compared to other paste waxes.
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My buffet project
Used on top of shop built buffet Looks great and nice finish my buffet
Took several months bit very pleased with results
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I recommend it. Clean furniture first then apply wax in small amounts to cover all then polish with dry cloths until shine appears. Keep up with polishing then add more wax after it months or more, in small amounts.
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