Wood Wax from Linseed Oil and Beeswax: Our Wood Care Product Ameno
Ameno is our own wood wax made from linseed oil and beeswax. We blend it by hand from just a few natural ingredients and use it ourselves to care for solid wood. In this article we show you what goes into Ameno, how we make it, how the combination of oil and wax works and how to use it to care for your wooden surfaces properly.
At a glance
- Three ingredients: organic linseed oil, beeswax and a few drops of organic orange oil.
- Food safe: all ingredients are food safe, making it ideal for cutting and serving boards too.
- Double protection: the oil penetrates the wood, the wax seals the surface.
- Handmade: locally sourced ingredients, blended and filled by us.
The ingredients in our wood wax
Organic linseed oil
The base of Ameno is organic linseed oil. It is made from 100 per cent linseed and is cold-pressed, with no preservatives or additives. Linseed oil is one of the classic wood oils: it penetrates deep into the wood fibres and cures there.
Beeswax from the neighbourhood
We source the beeswax from a beekeeper in a neighbouring village, whose colonies mainly produce honey for her own use. The wax provides the protective layer on the surface.
A touch of organic orange oil
To round it off, we add just a few drops of organic orange oil. That way, the pleasant, natural scent of beeswax and linseed oil stays at the forefront.
All the ingredients we use are food safe. That is why Ameno is also suitable for wood that comes into contact with food.
How we make Ameno
Our wood care product is made in four steps:
- Melt the wax: the beeswax is gently melted in a bain-marie.
- Blend in the linseed oil: once the wax is liquid, we stir in the linseed oil in the right proportion.
- Refine: a few drops of organic orange oil round off the mixture.
- Fill: we pour the still-liquid wax and oil mixture into jars, where it is left to set undisturbed.
How does a wood wax made from oil and wax work?
The combination of wood oil and wood wax protects solid wood on two levels. The oil penetrates the wood, brings out the grain and makes the natural colour of the wood look richer. The wax settles on the surface and seals the pores.
| Linseed oil | Beeswax | |
|---|---|---|
| Works | Inside the wood | On the surface |
| Role | Nourishes the wood and brings out the grain | Seals the pores and forms a protective layer |
| Result | Richer colour and a lively wood structure | Less sensitive to liquids and wear |
The result is a surface that is less sensitive to moisture and everyday use. Fading and water marks are significantly reduced, and the wood regains its natural sheen.
Application: how to care for wood with Ameno
When is care needed?
At the latest when the wooden surface feels dull or rough, it is time for a fresh treatment. Heavily used pieces such as cutting boards need it more often than decorative objects.
Step by step
- Dry and clean: the wooden surface must be completely dry and free of dust.
- Light sanding: lightly sand any rough spots along the grain and remove the sanding dust.
- Work it in: pick up a little Ameno with a lint-free cotton cloth and work it thinly into the surface.
- Buff: remove any excess wax with a clean cloth and buff the surface.
What is Ameno suitable for?
- Cutting and serving boards: thanks to its food-safe ingredients
- Solid wood home accessories: to refresh colour and sheen
- Heavily used wooden surfaces: that regularly face moisture or wear
You can learn more about how wood behaves with moisture in our article on natural wood drying. You can find Ameno itself here: Wood wax from linseed oil and beeswax, Ameno.
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