When I was in school a veteran told us a story about how a bunch of guns had gotten injuries while fighting in the war. They had limited medical supplies but tons of bees wax (they used it as a lubricant for something if I remember correctly). Anyways, the guys would take it and smear it over their scraps, cuts, etc and would seal off wounds from exposure to dirt and germs etc until they could get medical attention. According to him, their unit had an drastically insane lower rate of infections from wounds. They wouldn’t use it on deep wounds or dirty wounds but if a guy got a cut or scrape or something, the bees wax apparently sealed over the wound and acted as skin to protect it. Apparently the environment created also really helped healing.
@PrepperPotpourri
2 жыл бұрын
It makes sense. I have packets of medicinal honey to use for wound care.
@CanadianPrepper
9 жыл бұрын
Great video! The only one I might add is a tip from the Sylvan Bowyer that he uses beeswax to waterproof certain canvases, if you mentioned that I may have missed it, thanks for sharing the variety of uses for this amazing substance!
@PrepperPotpourri
9 жыл бұрын
Canadian Prepper Good tip. I imagine the process is similar to the "alternative to plastic wrap" recipe.
@DanceLeena
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for making this video, such a wonderful product .. One single thing and its muliple uses.. Wow
@dutchcourage7312
9 жыл бұрын
- More then likely you can coat 'bankline' with wax to make a flyfishing dryline... to go along that dryfly. - There are wax coated outtershell jackets on the market, so more then likely you can improvize waterproof clothing - You can eat it... addition: the bees wax, NOT the paraffin... (just in case that wasn't obvious) - In a video about pine resin (used for candles), used for pine pitch glue (with charcoal and deer/rabbit droppings), it was also mentioned that equal parts: bonemeal, pinepitch, beeswax makes a chewinggum like substance. Which might be a way to clean your teeth, or just to have something to chew on. (this is relayed knowledge and i haven't actually used the recipe, or seen it used). - Possibly, it could be used to remove tiny splinters or stingers from your skin, by pooring molten wax over the stingers, letting it dry then pull it off and have the stingers come out as well. - Ohw and you could use it to make beehive starters, if you have the appropriatie mold for them. Sounds obvious, but it still is a use... tnx for this vid :)
@PrepperPotpourri
9 жыл бұрын
Dutch Courage Excellent uses. You mentioned that you could eat it. That reminded me of the the waxed red lips that we use to eat as kids. Thanks for the thoughtful input.
@dutchcourage7312
9 жыл бұрын
No problem, tnx for sharing the knowledge :)
@donnaday1702
9 жыл бұрын
How interesting idea. I never knew about coating eggs. We have use beeswax to waterproof matches and I also use it in homemade soap. Thanks for sharing
@PrepperPotpourri
9 жыл бұрын
Donna Day Beeswax is so versatile. I haven't tried it in soap yet.
@ajbowers44
2 жыл бұрын
Kindof mentioned but maybe not implicitly mentioned, tool handles. Beeswax is great for axe, hammer, and any other wooden tool handles. Keeps them moisturized and develops a nice patina instead of dry rotting.
@begrackled
2 жыл бұрын
Waxed thread is what electricians and telecoms used to use before the invention of zip ties. Cable lacing and the various kinds of hitches are sort of a lost art.
@PrepperPotpourri
2 жыл бұрын
True
@900stx7
2 жыл бұрын
My dad retired from Western Electric, AT&T as an installer. I still have a few rolls of that string.
@supergeeky7529
9 жыл бұрын
I just got a 10 pound bag of soy wax as part of my preps. I figured I could make a bunch of candles fairly cheap and I can even mix in some wax melts I have laying around for scents and color (not that it's needed but why not?) awesome video!
@PrepperPotpourri
9 жыл бұрын
super geeky Great idea!
@nicc8230
3 жыл бұрын
Can you use gulf wax as a paraffin dip for you hands? I heard you say you can use wax but I wasn't sure which wax you where referring to. Thanks
@PrepperPotpourri
3 жыл бұрын
I have never tried that so I do not know
@wirtschaftswissenschaften
2 жыл бұрын
is it true that beewaxes is used in gummibears to make them harder?
@PrepperPotpourri
2 жыл бұрын
I do not know
@missionpreparedness1533
9 жыл бұрын
Excellent video on the uses of wax.
@PrepperPotpourri
9 жыл бұрын
Mission Preparedness It is amazing that there are so many uses.
@brucewayne-cave
9 жыл бұрын
Very nice... Loved the Egg preservative. Thanks
@PrepperPotpourri
9 жыл бұрын
Bruce Wayne Yes. At Greenfield Village they state that this was a method used by pioneers.
@massachusettsprepper
9 жыл бұрын
That is and awesome list of uses of wax, thanks for sharing my friend.
@PrepperPotpourri
9 жыл бұрын
Massachusetts Prepper Wax on, Wax off :)
@massachusettsprepper
9 жыл бұрын
Prepper Potpourri LOL yup.
@RoguePreparedness
9 жыл бұрын
I have a ton of soy wax shavings that I use to make candles, but WOW, so many uses!!!
@PrepperPotpourri
9 жыл бұрын
Armed Rogue I have never tried soy. It is cheaper than bees wax so I have to give it a try.
@ulyssestay9220
4 жыл бұрын
Can I use Beeswax on car plastic parts? Door trims, dashboards, engine parts
@peacefulprepper2402
9 жыл бұрын
Outstanding. Great information.
@PrepperPotpourri
9 жыл бұрын
Peaceful Prepper Thanks!
@peacefulprepper2402
9 жыл бұрын
I really liked this video. Thank you
@SusanDaschner
6 ай бұрын
Excellent, thanks
@PrepperPotpourri
6 ай бұрын
You are welcome!
@matthewleberfinger1515
2 жыл бұрын
When casting bullets I put a little wax in the moltin led to make dirt float to top then skim
@ImASurvivorNThriver
9 жыл бұрын
Good stuff! Thanks for sharing.
@PrepperPotpourri
9 жыл бұрын
imasurvivornthriver It was interesting researching all of the uses
@ToddWittenmyerBackwoodsLiving
9 жыл бұрын
I had no idea about some of these uses!
@PrepperPotpourri
9 жыл бұрын
Todd Wittenmyer It was fun compiling all the uses. I found using wax to preserve eggs particularly interesting.
@henrychristopher9131
8 жыл бұрын
can I use gulf wax for waterproofing canvas.
@PrepperPotpourri
8 жыл бұрын
+HENRY CHRISTOPHER Yes, but my understanding is it is better to use a combination of gulf wax and beeswax for the best results.
@sirenamiller6920
3 жыл бұрын
I definitely learned a few things here
@heathermatthews7422
Жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@PrepperPotpourri
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome 😊
@PreparedWolf34
9 жыл бұрын
Useful tips, thank you❗️🌹
@PrepperPotpourri
9 жыл бұрын
Prepare Learn Survive! You are welcome!
@live4wild968
9 жыл бұрын
lots of things to use with wax. full of knowledge
@giovanniramirez3499
3 жыл бұрын
You forgot rails and ledges
@PrepperPotpourri
3 жыл бұрын
Good suggestions
@itsgamerz7725
7 жыл бұрын
Is it in singapore
@PrepperPotpourri
7 жыл бұрын
If you can't find Gulf wax look for bees wax. Often bee keepers sell the wax.
@mnnmnnnnnnn
4 жыл бұрын
i don’t know if you mentioned it but skateboarding
@PrepperPotpourri
4 жыл бұрын
Very true
@apronacres7292
9 жыл бұрын
Very creative, well done, as always! Gulf wax or similar is $4/lb here so I usually pick it up if I find inexpensive at yard sales. Another option is soy wax, available in one lbs packages in craft/hobby stores or in bulk as a case of 50 lbs for under $60 plus tax or shipping at Fillmore Containers in Lancaster, PA www.fillmorecontainer.com/CategoryList.aspx?CategoryId=0&k=soy%20wax as one example, - designed for candle making but since USDA approved and kosher, probably fine for most of the items on your list. Somewhere I read that one ounce of soy wax burns 5 to 7 hours for candle light so a 50 lb box should last quite a few years. Only downside is it's probably gmo'd soy. Keep up the great work/videos!
@PrepperPotpourri
9 жыл бұрын
Apron Acres I haven't tried soy wax. Sounds pretty economical. Thanks for the tip.
@skateboardlogan2564
5 жыл бұрын
You could use it for skate wax too just saying
@PrepperPotpourri
5 жыл бұрын
Another good use. Thanks1
@purplejuiceyt2829
4 жыл бұрын
Thats what i use lol
@peacefulprepper2402
9 жыл бұрын
Bow strings need to be waxed also. Survival bow makers and owners need wax.
@PrepperPotpourri
9 жыл бұрын
Peaceful Prepper A good addition. Thanks!
@peacefulprepper2402
9 жыл бұрын
YW
@nmr6988
6 жыл бұрын
Peaceful Prepper, is wax better than rosin for bow strings? Or is rosin just out of the question?
@Trashfished
5 жыл бұрын
What a Honey!
@altracy4570
Жыл бұрын
1 part wax 1 part turpentine 1 part tung oil for woodworking
@Potatoman-wh4ku
7 жыл бұрын
Here from IT
@PrepperPotpourri
7 жыл бұрын
Welcome. Thanks for the sub.
@cancer7579
7 жыл бұрын
same... i want to make georgies boat...
@Thetreeoflifetarot
6 жыл бұрын
Same🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀
@ceejohnson239
5 жыл бұрын
Oh so that's what Bill used in the it movie to wax Georgie's boat
@buythetickettaketheride9080
4 жыл бұрын
Haha
@MichaelJosephJr934
3 жыл бұрын
I just bought some and my wife said what is that? I said NONE OF YOUR BEESWAX!
@PrepperPotpourri
3 жыл бұрын
LOL
@cgatlin65
18 күн бұрын
Paraffin wax for bicycle chains
@D0NNASAUR
5 жыл бұрын
👍🏽 👍🏽 👍🏽!!!
@ginafrazier5408
3 жыл бұрын
Skateboarding
@PrepperPotpourri
3 жыл бұрын
Yep, skiing too
@ginafrazier5408
3 жыл бұрын
@@PrepperPotpourri skiing is fun lol
@jlslr
6 жыл бұрын
What have the whales done for us lately? Nothing, that's what. Its high time we put them to work for mankind again. Support your local whaling shop! Demand whale products be made available!
@brannonpaulsen7608
Жыл бұрын
You forgot about using it in skateboarding. So buttery when you wax ledges and rails with it🧈🧈
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