PATBIDLACK Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Okay I have never used the mini hold wax to hold my minis. I decided to try it and ordered a container. It is hard as a rock. How is it used? Do you melt it? Help Help! I'm really feeling stupid. LOL (coarse that's another story) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsay Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 When I get a new container I usually use a popsicle stick or such to break up the surface a bit....I'll roll a little piece of the was between my fingers that I've scoped out with a craft stick and apply it to whatever I'm trying to keep in place. If it's something REALLY small or light I'll just scrap a tiny piece of wax from the container with a craft stick and rub it on the object. At room tempeture..the wax should be pretty malleable.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welcomehomeminis Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Pat, My trick is borrowed from watching my hairdresser use hair wax: crook your finger and push your knuckle into the stuff. Works like a charm. One tip for a wax newbie: you need less than you think. It works wonderfully well with very little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesterfieldzoo Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Just the warmth from your hands will make it soft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uppitycats Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 I use just a tiny bit dug out with my fingernail. Remember that old "Brill Cream" commercial..."a little dab'll do it!".... probably not. I'm an old codger. Anyway. Just a dab put on the bottom of whatever you're trying to stick. I find a paper towel and a bit of rubbing will remove it if you decide to change the furniture or accessories around. Yes, it'll warm up and be malleable with your body heat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
More Minis Dollhouses Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Its true that a little goes a long way. When I first started using it, I was using way too much. The heat from your hands will soften it. Its kind of hard when in the container but it shouldnt be hard as a rock either. Its always been easy to take out the times Ive bought it. Use the popsicle stick method someone suggested. Just dont use your finger nails if you need a bigger piece for like wall art or something because it has a tendency of pushing them back and it hurts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hallowell Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Just scrape a little off with your finger nail and warm with your fingers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 I use a the tip of a toothpick to scrape out a little bit, then roll in between thumb and finger to soften and shape into a teeny ball. Ann, I remember the commercial. When I was teaching art in the mid 60s, we'd get all of the kindergarten kids chanting, "Bryll (sp?) cream, a little dab will do ya" during projects that required paste. Strangely enough, I sometime find my self humming that while I'm working with the Mini-hold wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 i keep an old guitar pick in my container Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justmesue Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Do not melt it. Just scrape a little up roll it into a tiny ball, and it will miraculously stick the object to the wall! I have had containers that were a little hard and dry, but they still work fine, once you break through the crust, so to speak. It's a great product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PATBIDLACK Posted November 15, 2008 Author Share Posted November 15, 2008 Thanks everyone I scratched some out with a pallet knife and warmed it in my hand. It worked, but this jar is really hard. Must be old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uppitycats Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Thanks everyone I scratched some out with a pallet knife and warmed it in my hand. It worked, but this jar is really hard. Must be old. All it is, is wax! I don't know that it "spoils" or deteriorates. Maybe dries a little...but it should be just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corwin Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 I use the lemax stuff it a tad goo i prefer the mini hold wax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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