"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Eighteenth-century mariners were the first to use waxed cotton, treating their ship sails with grease and ...

Waxed fabrics first came on the slippery scene when European sailors discovered that wet sails performed better than dry sails. Applying fish oil (and eventually linseed oil) to the sailcloth resulted ...

Use a heat gun after soaking fabric in melted beeswax to help the fibers absorb more wax and to melt away any excess. Petra Ahnert presents dozens of ways to use beeswax inBeeswax Alchemy(Quarry Books ...

African batik is a traditional art form that uses wax and dye to create intricate patterns on fabric. This technique can be ...

There are a lot of “heritage-inspired” jackets out there that look great online and feel cheap in person. This Taylor Stitch ...

Candle wax is simple to remove from fabrics if you allow it to harden first. Learn the best methods to remove wax from ...

A woman has revealed her incredibly simple tip for removing candle wax from fabric using nothing but an iron, paper towels and a knife. Facebook page Soul Sisters shared the video tutorial earlier ...

Candles are as essential to a dinner party as the dinner itself. Not only do they set the tone for a cozy, intimate soirée, they also make everyone look good. (Do you know anyone who prefers the harsh ...