All you need is wax, a rag, a hair dryer and patience. I prefer to use wax from the jacket manufacturer such as Filson’s Oil Finish Wax or Barbour’s Thornproof Dressing though any wax will do.

Prevent messes around the stove That's just the beginning. Here are 10 more uses for foil. Foil vs. wax paper OK, so foil and wax paper have a lot of similar uses, but which one is better?

Unlike wax paper, it can be exposed directly to heat up to about 425 degrees. (Brands vary; check the package.) It is excellent for lining baking sheets; the baked cookies will slip right off.

Vacuum 2. Freeze the wax. Place a plastic bag of ice cubes, an ice pack or even frozen meat on the wax. You may want to wrap the bag or pack in a towel so the wax doesn’t get wet.