I couldn't believe the uses for this paste wax! Once I saw it the first time, I just had to stock most of the colours in the store! I can't say more than the makers of the product, us here is an excerpt from the Gilders Paste wax website:- "In 1998, we discovered GILDERS® paste wax. We initially realized the potential that this type of product would have in the picture framing industry; soon, the desire for a gilded look spread to artists of varying skill levels and materials. We bought the rights to manufacture and reformulated the product to be more user-friendly, while conforming to standards of health, safety, and environmental protection for art materials. Originally called Baroque Art. GILDERS® paste wax finishes has the ability to resemble real gold leaf and other colored metal foils used for traditional gilding. Whether you’re a professional artist or a DIYer looking to step up your crafting skills, our product is easy to use and forgiving while providing a colorful and durable wax finish. Here are some of the reasons GILDERS® paste wax stands apart from other products on the market: Long shelf life Ability to soften and rejuvenate again and again with no waste No need to warm up to reconstitute Ability to apply at room temperature Concentrated formulation ensures that a little goes a long way Ability to mix with one another to produce an endless color palette Colorfast artesian pigments Ability to extend with thinner into a cream, paint, stain, or wash Firm wax for dry brushing techniques No dripping, no splatters, and no runs Ability to put unused product back in the container for another day Easy to wash off with warm water and soap Real metallic pigments Non-tarnishing WHAT ARE THE VARIOUS APPLICATIONS OF GILDERS® PASTE WAX? As mentioned earlier, the beauty of GILDERS® paste wax is in its versatility. It can be used on a variety of surfaces and materials, from metal and wood to gourds and beads. Plus, a little goes a long way; 30ml of our product covers over 30 square feet (or 2.78 square meters) of your desired surface! You can use GILDERS® paste wax for the following: Metal Wood Ceramics Resin Wax Gourds Foam Polymer clay Wrought iron Copper Silver Brass Rattan Canvas Etched glass Engraving Pewter Letter sealing Candles Stain Paper And more!"