How to Make Skateboard Wax
Riding a rail on your board takes skill, balance and a whole lot of practice. What you need is finesse; what you don't need is friction . While you can't entirely eliminate the forces of nature, you can cut down on the friction between your skateboard and your rail by slicking things up a bit. Skateboard wax applied to curbs, ledges, rails and to the trucks of your board will reduce friction and speed you and your board along your ledge. While boarders in a pinch have been known to slick surfaces with a bar of soap, skateboard wax is a better fit. It's is easy to make, easy to apply and with a little effort, you can choose colors and shapes to give your wax the same custom look as your board.
- Gulf wax or craft wax
- Cooking spray or soap
- Colored crayon or candle
- Double boiler or pan and soda can
- Mold
- Petroleum jelly
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Instructions
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Choose your mold. Wax has a low enough melting point that even a plastic mold will do.
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Coat the mold with soap or a non-stick cooking spray to make it easier to remove the wax once it hardens.
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Cut the gulf wax or craft wax into small pieces –this allows it to melt more quickly.
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Use a double boiler or go the disposable route. Cut the top off a soda can and place it in a pan of boiling water. When you’re done, you can toss the can instead of scrubbing the wax out of the second pan.
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Place about a tablespoon of petroleum jelly in the double boiler and allow to melt.
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Add the wax pieces. Allow to melt.
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Choose a color. If you’re using clear wax, you may want to add the cut up pieces of a colored candle or a crayon for color.
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Allow to melt fully.
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Pour into mold.
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Allow to harden fully –a day is a good idea.
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Pop the wax out of the mold and you’re ready to go.