Cobblers Wax

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I now have two different options in Cobbler's Wax. Bill Bailey's formula, above right and a new product by James Daly. Both are my friends and Both have a good product. To say one is better than the other isn't for me to say. I've used them both and I like them both equally as they do the job. Each contains Cobbler's and White wax and all are bagged individually.
You get a piece of each, Cobbler’s and White per package for $5. You get both Bailey and Daly products for $9.
The wax has some unique properties in that it is hard at room temperature and will probably break your thread if you try and wax your thread as is. Held in your hand for a minute it becomes pliable like taffy; continue pinching an edge or section to soften it to the consistency of putty and then wax your thread.  Jamie Daly suggests (as does P-T below) keeping them in water as they will dry out and harden over time and become difficult to work with.
Tying Wax as described by the last of the Grand Masters, T.E. Pryce-Tannatt:
“As to wax, the ordinary cobbler’s is I think, the best. Again, if one is very particular, some flies may appear to require their tying silk treated with so-called colourless (white) wax. This never grips so well as the cobbler’s wax, and deteriorates rather quickly. Either kind of wax should be kept in pieces about the size of peas in water.”
In a later chapter he suggests the use of: ”A course linen linen apron—though it may look ridiculous—is a great convenience” in removing wax from your fingers.

 

 
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