Beeswax to seal humidor

ApexAZ · 10-25-2011, 09:47 PM

Anyone ever tried using beeswax to help seal their humidor? I have a bally glasstop humidor and there are rather large gaps in the framework that holds the glass in and I suspect it might be causing some leaks. I thought maybe natural beeswax heated just enough to be spread along the seams with like a putty knife might help to seal it better. Possibly along other joints as well and maybe around the lid?

The wax is very hard at room temperature and has no scent. I'm just unsure if it will decompose over time, or if the moisture will break it down. Although I think wax is made up of mainly hydrocarbons and is rather hydrophobic. It seems better than some kind of silicone.

Thoughts?

10-25-2011, 09:47 PM	#1
ApexAZ Wandering aimlessly Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Brian Location: Sonoran Desert Posts: 1,299 Trading: (10)	Beeswax to seal humidor Anyone ever tried using beeswax to help seal their humidor? I have a bally glasstop humidor and there are rather large gaps in the framework that holds the glass in and I suspect it might be causing some leaks. I thought maybe natural beeswax heated just enough to be spread along the seams with like a putty knife might help to seal it better. Possibly along other joints as well and maybe around the lid? The wax is very hard at room temperature and has no scent. I'm just unsure if it will decompose over time, or if the moisture will break it down. Although I think wax is made up of mainly hydrocarbons and is rather hydrophobic. It seems better than some kind of silicone. Thoughts? Last edited by ApexAZ; 10-25-2011 at 09:53 PM.