DIY Fast Abrasive Paste

[@humptydumptied]

I make Pens. And I made this abrasive paste with your Recipe. And man does it shine my pens up. Wow. Also saves about 10 minutes on the sanding. Love this stuff. It shines the acrylics up real good.

[@tdkrei]

Ok Kim, this is the first time I have watched your videos an I want to say a couple of things to you. First,,great job the explanation and content was informative and you are absolutely a joy to watch and listen to. Second,,,relax, you're doing a great job with your stuff. Keep up the good work and I'll keep watching and learning from you.

[@NickScrivener]

Hey Kim, I stumbled on your videos and I must say it's great you being a woman starting out turning. I am starting but most of the videos I came across were guys and they seem to leave out all the troubles that people can experience when starting out.

[@BMF1RACING]

Thank you, I’m a newbie to woodworking and appreciate it when others share making it so much easier for us to learn. I’m just ordered the amazon items and will go to Walmart today to get the rest. Thank you again! 😁👍🏼

[@KimTippin]

Awesome!! Thank you!!

[@kengunnell6398]

Love all you do. I prefer the double boiler method, to avoid the stirring till it cools I just put the mixing pan in a bowl of ice water and stir for a short time and scrape the sides of the pan. 5 min max. Only cleanup if the mixing pan which is easy. Start to finish 15 min including cleanup. I like DE.

[@KimTippin]

Yes, I agree. I am working on a video for this method as well.

[@stormyeffects4795]

I don’t even work with wood (blacksmithing and primarily steel or copper) but I’m watching anyway because you are such a cool person

[@KimTippin]

awww Thank you so much 🤗

[@jmrivera83]

That was a great video. I'm going to try it because that will save me a lot of money. And I've found home made stuff tends to work better than store bought. Thanks for putting this out so we can use it too.

[@KimTippin]

You are very welcome 🤗🤗

[@harrykeel8557]

I attempted to mix my own batch once before with fair results. However, the mini crock pot didn't really get things got enough, anyway, the other day I mixed a small amount with some Minwax paste wax. And the results were very good. And I started with a CA finish and used the polish to shine it up to see what happens, you can see yourself in the finish. Maybe I will try again one day.

[@frankfowler8295]

Kim, Just watched this video on making your own abrasive paste. Great video for us beginners. Thanks so much!

[@KimTippin]

You are welcome, Frank. I am working on another video for 3 different grits. It will probably be ready after July 4th. keep an eyes out. 😉

[@suzetteedwards7956]

Hey Kim. I just made my first batch using the double boiler method. I mixed in the double bouler until clear. Next I poured in the DE then moved my (metal) bowl to a bowl filled with ice water. And stirred. I had to remove the bowl from the ice water a couple times to mix in hardened lumps scraped from the sides with the whisk. Within 5 minutes I had cake icing consistency. The big thing was constantly scraping the sides and bottom with the whisk. Since I don't have a blender that will so the job, I thought i would give it a try.

[@KimTippin]

Awesome !! Did you get yoir package yet?

[@suzetteedwards7956]

@@KimTippin just getting ready to send you a picture.

[@franwilson2097]

like it Kim,will make it after I run out of the paste I bought,thank you for in instruction,thumbs up

[@stevenjobbins2600]

Good Vid thanks Kim anything that saves me money on the lathe is well worth the trouble for my wife to clear up

[@gncurr]

Hi, I used the mineral oil, carnauba wax that I got on Amazon and some bees wax from a friend that has honey bees, the abrasive i used was baking soda and orange oil. It came out good gives a decent shine, and doesn’t darken the wood, and it’s all natural seeing as it can all be consumed.

[@KimTippin]

Thank you for sharing your mix 🤗🤗

[@hudsonriverlee]

To clean the inside of the blender, use Dawn dish detergent and salt. Coat the inside with detergent, and sprinkle salt into the detergent,, the salt acts as an abrasive. Same for pan used for home made pop corn on stove, the salt will wash away the cooking oil used to pop the corn kernels.

[@KimTippin]

Great idea! Thank you!

[@ShevillMathers]

Thank you for sharing this recipe & method. For those of us that use the metric system, here are the ingredients converted; round figures used as amounts are not chemistry critical. Mineral oil=950 ml, Beeswax = 225 gm, DE (diatoms) 225 gm. I note that USA imperial measurements are a little different to UK imperial. Metric is universal. 👍🤗🇦🇺 ‘Down Under’ just round up, 1000 ml, 250 gm, 250 gm.

[@patwelch8187]

We are American...We have no trouble with our measurements...

[@ShevillMathers]

@@patwelch8187-I am sure you are, however, my coments were merely to help fellow enthusiasts in other parts of the world who use the metric system.

[@oscara8111]

thank you, you are so natural and down to earth.

[@OzarkArtsandCrafts]

Love your vid and thanks. I have started experimenting with my own recipes and while searching for ideas I found yours. After watching, I went to a local Goodwill and purchased a couple mixers for $2 each. Never know how long one would last. If I come up with something different I will share it.

[@bigrockets]

Wow Kim this was very interesting! When I was doing gunsmithing I used DE, but we called it rottenstone on oil finished gunstocks. I couldnt find it anywhere but thanks to your video now I know where to get it! btw nice to see your face in this video too!

[@KimTippin]

Thank you 🤗 Happy this was useful ☺ You are welcome.

[@valeriehenschel1590]

Even faster, and less mess, use microwave and straight sided canning jar. Heat oil and wax (one minute increments) until wax melts into oil when stirred. Add D.E. and stir. Place jar in bowl of ice water while doing remaining blending. Wipe sides and add plastic lid when wax solidifies. Much easier and less clean up. And no blender cleaning or risk of partner disapproval.

[@KimTippin]

Great idea!

[@anchorburg8196]

Great idea on using the blender. I have thought of making some since Daniel Vilarino's video came out a few years back but your method is easier (safer?). I have already splashed my kitchen with a hot bees wax mixture a few years ago. For those who may not know diatomaceous earth is also called Rotten Stone and Tripoli. The Yorkshire version has pumice and tripoli; it could be the Yorkshire microfine has the pumice left out. I am not sure about Ack's. For a large batch such as yours I think I would use pumice (4F grit) for half and tripoli for the other half. The pumice also breaks down but starts much more aggressive if you start after 220 sanding.

[@KimTippin]

Thanks for that info!! I never really looked into what is in the Yorkshire Grit .

[@PohlBarnProductions]

Nice, Gotta have those sound effects ! You're funny,

[@marilynlefler3557]

The most beautiful thing I every saw was Denatured alcohol first then beeswax and orange oil. Simple and easy Hope things in the future look up. For you.. I

[@KimTippin]

Thank you.

[@jackthompson8019]

That would be ten life times worth for me. Great video.

[@kenbeattie1958]

Hi Kim. For Diatomacious Earth, try a pool supply. The stuff is also used in water filtration. Diatoms are small organisms that make their shells out of silica, kind of like glass.

[@buzzgreen20]

I just don't think the pool DE is organic, or food grade

[@KimTippin]

It should say on the bag "food grade" . I wouldn't trust it if it didn't clearly state that. Tractor supply now has the large 50lb bags of food grade DE for around $30. It is worth buying that amount especially if you have multiple uses for it. Garden, pest control, wormer and so on. :)

[@buzzgreen20]

@@KimTippin Pool stuff does not, I have a box at the house, but bought the organic product from Amazon

[@buzzgreen20]

Thats a good price, will go that route next time

[@davidgrant8267]

Kim, don’t know if you have seen it but Mike Peace has a formula that is almost the same. All the same ingredients just different amounts. Thanks for sharing.

[@redheadhippiewoodturning4694]

I use that abrasion paste also and love it! Thanks for sharing 🙏

[@gavincoyle]

Kim can I just say THANK YOU this is the best thing I have seen sorry I mean the most helpful for me as you say pastes are soooo expensive and this should help me a hell of a lot thankyou again it's the first type of video I have seen for this stuff. 👍👍👍

[@gregwilkins7649]

Thanks for sharing this. I have been intrigued by abrasive paste but haven't tried them yet due to their price. By the way I've only seen a few videos so far but you do amazing work. I look forward to seeing more videos.

[@christhomas969]

Thanks again, for like the hundredth time, for this demo and recipe. I had not used abrasive paste in my finishing before, and every time I looked into it the stuff seemed to be awfully expensive, but this I can do. Yea Kim!

[@KimTippin]

Thanks Chris!

[@christhomas969]

Oh and yes, great shirt "hashtag blessed" too. I got one at walmart that says "team Jesus" which is cool, but not quite as trendy as yours!👍

[@brentrigsby1897]

Enjoy watching your videos trying to get my wife to enjoy turning as much as I do hope that your videos will aid that lol

[@KimTippin]

Thank you Brent! I hope so too!! 🤗🤗

[@pjenslin1]

Great video! Tried your recipe and it is great! Thank you so much! Love the finish I get om my projects!

[@KimTippin]

You are so welcome!

[@lastmanstanding2622]

With the leftovers you can always get some chips and use it as a dip as you watch TV. Yum!

[@KimTippin]

😅😂🤣 wouldn't recommend it. lol

[@dough9950]

Great video! another good powder to add is tripoli(rottenstone) it's very cheap and breaks down as you use it like a friction polish. if you are looking to save money on the bees wax, look into a local beekeeper or source out some industrial grade unfiltered bees wax. that's what i get and just heat it and filter it myself.

[@KimTippin]

Thank you for the tip! I will look around locally for that!

[@HappilyHomicidalHooligan]

Get a Dollar Store or Goodwill whisk, take the handle off the Tang/shaft and put the Tang in the chuck of an Electric Drill, this reduced the effort needed to mix the DE Powder during the cool-down phase...

[@DanielVilarino]

Hi Kim! Just subscribed to your channel, thank you for putting my link in the description. You have there abrasive paste to last you for quite a while, lol! I really like that formula and have been using it for many years. I used EEE before, but I did not like the odor and I think they used some sort of petroleum distillate in their formula. The addition of the lavender (or lemon grass) essential oil seems like a nice touch, it certainly will make your bowls smell nice. Keep up with the wood work! Cheers! Daniel

[@KimTippin]

Thank you!!! I am so thankful for your video !! 🤗🤗 I appreciate you!

[@jarmstrong2843]

Great, informative video, Kim! I just finished making my own batch of abrasive paste, but did not order supplies from Amazon or go to Wally Martinez (Walmart). Instead, I got my DE from Lowe’s (4# for $9), mineral oil from the drug store next door to Lowe’s and beeswax from Hobby Lobby just up the street. Yeah, I paid a lot more. But I got all my supplies in about an hours time and did not have to wait for Amazon to ship and saved on shipping costs; which probably evens things out since I don’t use Amazon Prime. I am not a fan of Amazon since I like supporting local businesses and feel my money needs to stay local instead of making Bezos richer. How big is to big? But that’s another story and left alone here. Anyway, the abrasive paste works great and smells good too.

[@BradsWorkbench]

Think adding tung or walnut oil would do anthing? Maybe pop the grain while your sanding? Lol thanks for this. Now my kids can help too

[@KimTippin]

I never tried that. let me know how it works if you do.

[@moonwoodworks4607]

Very similar to the recipe I got from The Papa1947. The stuff works great. Will definitely try your method of mixing as apposed to the double boiler method. Thanks for sharing.

[@jencstephens5452]

I appreciate you for taking the time to share this, thank you. Would you have time to make one of your polishing paste too? 🙂

[@KimTippin]

Yep. going to do that in the next few weeks. Keep an eye out for it. 😉

[@KimTippin]

Thank you !!!

[@gregjones3453]

Thank you for the video, will give it a try. Be safe turning and have a great day..

[@fullsavage2743]

Great video and I will be trying this as soon as my lathe comes in

[@christhomas969]

Great!! What kind are you getting? Mine is a shopfox W1758... nowhere near as good as Kims!

[@fullsavage2743]

It’s my first one so just some cheap one on amazon once I get better and more comfortable I’ll be looking into a better one later in my journey

[@christhomas969]

@@fullsavage2743 Okay, here's some useful "intel" on your exact position, having purchased my first lathe on Amazon about 18 months ago. With the caveat of having had years of work with someone else's lathe some 35 years ago. 🤔 I chose a foxshop W1758 for about $750, and I saw it there today for $999! Almost everybody has a better lathe than I have, being much heavier and having a much better RPM range, even reverse if you can believe it. The W1758 really needs to be bolted to the ground, and only 6 gears with the bottom RPM being 640. Other than that,it has taken my abuse pretty well.

[@phillipmedghalchi5378]

Kim, although this subject has been covered before you did a good job. for cleaning the stickiness of the paste you can use a degreaser like Simple green and I also hope that yo do not use that blender for cooking purpose, it looks like it already been scratched inside.

[@mattburns7182]

Cute and smart hard combination to find great job very informative

[@KimTippin]

Thank you Matt !

[@mattburns7182]

@@KimTippinYour welcome 👍😁🤗

[@suzetteedwards7956]

Good idea. Have you considered putting the bowl with the mixture inside another bowl with icewater in it? I like the idea of letting the mixer stir. I have a Kitchen Aid. Might try it.

[@KimTippin]

I have done that and it is easier than hand stiring the whole time. I haven't tried the ice though. Good idea!

[@MrSumgi]

Awesome video. Thanks. I had not considered using the blender to do this. I have used only the crock pot. Have you tried using walnut oil as a carrier? I am going to try Mahoney'seUtility walnut oil and see how it works.

[@christietwining8110]

Thanks for the recipe and as usual I strive to become an awesome female turner like you! ❤

[@Sea-Dog5496]

Hi Kim. For someone who does not like to be on the lens side of a camera, you sure fit very well. I was ready to buy your product just for your saleswomen skills. You do a great job and are very much a natural in front of the camera. You could sale an ice maker to an Eskimo. lol. Please show us your polishing wax on a wood bowl or spindle turning in action. Hope your lathe is or gets shorted out. Great job on the video. Maybe you should consider a cooking show. lol

[@KimTippin]

lol, thanks! I just like to talk.... a lot.. lol. I will he sure to do that!

[@penslin7356]

Thnx For video. I made some paste and it is great! One problem I have is that my paste becomes a bit hard. What can I do to keep it soft? Add some mineral oil maybe?

[@KimTippin]

yes add more mineral oil. You're welcome 😊

[@stephanieruggles7783]

I love recipes like that since they are always cheaper and you know what is in them. I would get a separate blender for mixing this so it wont touch food. Still need the cleaning to do. But it could also then be set up in the wood working shed instead of the kitchen. That would be the safest way. I would fill the mix into the jar while it is still liquid and let it cool in the jar. That way no air bubbles will get into the batch and oxidise the lavender oil. Or let it got rancid. The background noise sounds like your son was playing with the dog. A lot of clickediclack from dogs paws like him jumping or running around. It always sounds like that when our dog plays.

[@KimTippin]

Thank you 😊 Yes, my son was playing with my dogs 😁

[@codrutbila9674]

Hello. Thanks for your demo and for sharing the recipe. I didn't get however, whether the mineral oil is warmed before mixing or not. If warmed, any idea about the temperature? Thanks in advance.

[@juancantreras2855]

So informative, thank you for sharing your knowledge. Love it❤❤❤

[@KimTippin]

Thank you Juan! 😍

[@gayusjayusable]

hi.... have you ever heard of Aluminium Oxide? it has the same function as diatomite, both are abrasive, but still not sure which one is more abrasive from both of them... i am planning to use aluminium oxide as replacement for diatomite, but still wondering if it will has the same effect as diatomite.. base on my research, they use aluminium oxide on sand paper, so i guess they both have the same purpose in case of abrasive polishing

[@KimTippin]

I have heard of it. It is used in everything from cosmetics to electrical conductors. It's hardness rate is just under diamonds. From what I read it can take some heat. Commonly used in ceramics. It is used in commercial polishes, plastics, glass and many other products. Probably available in different grain sizes, but I have never looked into it so I am not sure. I have never used the raw material to make my own polish so I would have no clue what ratio to use. I am sure someone has made it and shared how. Be careful breathing it. It is a very fine dust.

[@gayusjayusable]

@@KimTippin you do know meguire ultimate compound, right? i have been analyzing a lot of options for the right composition to use for my abrasive compound, i intent to use it to polish my car after grit 2000

[@gayusjayusable]

do you use sandpaper after putting on your pasta?, can you use only pad foam to buff it? i mean after grit 2000 (i know its different type of job from wood working as to automotive polishing, but the basic is almost the same) normally the media will be polished using foam pad to achieve the maximum quality (you can wax it after or leave it after buffing), does it work the same with your pasta?

[@dirtycurty1202]

I myself have never used abrasive paste because the only one I've ever known of that was good is Yorkshire grit and that is to expensive for me. I have recently learned that there is another one called Ack's abrasive paste and they have a polishing paste and both are inexpensive compared to the Yorkshire. There are a lot of good reviews on the Ack's paste also. I'm just letting you know incase you wanted to try another abrasive paste

[@dlawson716]

Great paste. How would you compare your paste to the Acks abrasive paste? I made this a while back but when I watch videos on the Acks paste mine doesn't seem to have the grit sound like the videos have. Maybe I need to add more DE to mine.

[@KimTippin]

Thank you! I like my paste . You can add more abrasive. The great thing about making your own is you can adjust the amount and type of abrasive at anytime. :)

[@mkivy]

Dear Kim, I so enjoyed this...I had no clue this existed and now....wow! Thank you for the demonstration...and hey doggie! Enjoy ur water...mine sound the same! Lol! And our lives are the same...my kids are all grown and now I have grandkids....going through this again...again, thank you Kim...take care and now my wife and I shall watch your lathe work...

[@KimTippin]

Aww thanks Mike!🤗

[@eddieagha5851]

Excellent video! I couldn't catch what pads you use to hold the polish. In the video they look pink? Felt?

[@shannonchaplin5248]

Hey there wonderful video and recipe, I have heard you speak to your audience referring to the men, "ask your wives...." Just wanted to let you know that there are Women that watch your videos as well..:) I am not a turner yet, I used to watch my dad when I was younger and want to start myself. Just watching to learn and I Love your videos!

[@KimTippin]

Thank you for watching!!

[@GabiFodorrasRO]

Hi ! Can olive or linseed oil be used? which would be better, olive oil or linseed oil?

[@KimTippin]

I know olive oil will go rancid. I am 90% sure linseed oil will also.

[@GabiFodorrasRO]

@@KimTippin Thank you so much 🤗🙏🙏🙏.

[@OwDo]

Useful recipe. I've made something similar 80/20 oil and wax, with no abrasive. Was wondering how much I would need to incorporate - thanks for the answer. Watched several of your videos now and your claim to be a novice isn't supported by your confident and skillful tool handling. Love the videos, keep them coming.

[@roywatson8209]

you can use ice and salt to clean your blender it may work

[@KimTippin]

Thanks for the tip Roy!

[@dennisbeamish9058]

Kim Thanks for sharing - I am a subscriber and watch all of your videos! This is definitely worth a try - if for no other reason than I currently pay approximate $5.00CDN (incl tax) PER OUNCE!!! for a couple of the abrasive pastes that I have tried. (Brand names withheld as I don't need any troubles in that area) Clearly at $5.00USD for that entire batch, one does not need to be a math scholar to know that it is at least worth a try. But if it is good enough for you - then that is good enough for me! PS - I will get my own blender -- using the one in the kitchen is just simply "NOT AN OPTION - IT WOULD HAVE SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES!) Thanks and regards Dennis Beamish Cambridge Ontario Canada

[@terrytenley9404]

I used a old crock pot..found in a yard sale for 1 $.. I just kept staring it till like pudding and put in little tubs

[@KimTippin]

Yep that works great too. Thank you for sharing that!

[@jerrygortmaker8777]

I've read the comments and did not see any comments on the D.E. as mentioned in one comment it DE is the skeletons of Diatoms and made of silica. My comment is one of safety DE should be handled carefuly in it's dry state as inhalation of the dust can/does lead to silicoses not a good thing. Thanks for the videos.

[@pondartinc4002]

Its chalk. Like the chalk children use on blackboards. No precautions needed. The DE is calcium carbonate, not silica.

[@jerrygortmaker8777]

@@pondartinc4002 I disagree. From Wikipedia: Chalk is a soft, white, porous, sedimentary carbonate rock, a form of limestone composed of the mineral calcite. Calcite is an ionic salt called calcium carbonate or CaCO3. It forms under reasonably deep marine conditions from the gradual accumulation of minute calcite shells (coccoliths) shed from micro-organisms called coccolithophores. Flint (a type of chert) is very common as bands parallel to the bedding or as nodules embedded in chalk. It is probably derived from sponge spicules or other siliceous organisms as water is expelled upwards during compaction. Flint is often deposited around larger fossils such as Echinoidea which may be silicified (i.e. replaced molecule by molecule by flint). Chalk, as seen in Cretaceous deposits of Western Europe, is unusual among sedimentary limestones in the thickness of the beds. Most cliffs of chalk have very few obvious bedding planes unlike most thick sequences of limestone such as the Carboniferous Limestone or the Jurassic oolitic limestones. This may indicate very stable conditions over tens of millions of years.

[@diydarkmatter]

leave the de powder out of your mix and you have a finishing wax . use it after the sanding paste and it will pop .great video showing how to do it dear . try the finishing paste . make a small batch and see what you think . just leave the de powder out of it .

[@jerrygortmaker8777]

Extracted from Wikipedia Diatomaceous earth ( /ˌdaɪ.ətəˌmeɪʃəs ˈɜːrθ/, DE), diatomite or kieselgur/kieselguhr is a naturally occurring, soft, siliceous sedimentary rock that is easily crumbled into a fine white to off-white powder. It has a particle size ranging from less than 3 μm to more than 1 mm, but typically 10 to 200 μm. Depending on the granularity, this powder can have an abrasive feel, similar to pumice powder, and has a low density as a result of its high porosity. The typical chemical composition of oven-dried diatomaceous earth is 80-90% silica, with 2-4% alumina (attributed mostly to clay minerals) and 0.5-2% iron oxide.[1] Diatomaceous earth consists of fossilized remains of diatoms, a type of hard-shelled protist. It is used as a filtration aid, mild abrasive in products including metal polishes and toothpaste, mechanical insecticide, absorbent for liquids, matting agent for coatings, reinforcing filler in plastics and rubber, anti-block in plastic films, porous support for chemical catalysts, cat litter, activator in blood clotting studies, a stabilizing component of dynamite, a thermal insulator, and a soil for potted plants and trees like bonsai. I've been using it for years in my pond filter. My warning in my previous post was based on the warning on the side of the box the DE comes in. It is not chalk. More from Wiki: Inhalation of crystalline silica is harmful to the lungs, causing silicosis. Amorphous silica is considered to have low toxicity, but prolonged inhalation causes changes to the lungs.[33] Diatomaceous earth is mostly amorphous silica, but contains some crystalline silica, especially in the saltwater forms.[34] In a study of workers, those exposed to natural D.E. for over 5 years had no significant lung changes, while 40% of those exposed to the calcined form had developed pneumoconiosis.[35]Today's common D.E. formulations are safer to use as they are predominantly made up of amorphous silica and contain little or no crystalline silica

[@KimTippin]

Yes. so wear a mask when making it. I couldn't because I had to talk. When I make it in my kitchen I use precautions. ty!

[@HappilyHomicidalHooligan]

The best way to avoid the "YOU USED MY MIXER FOR WHAT!!!" Argument entirely is to buy 1 that will be used for making Abrasive Paste only (saves on cleaning effort as well since you don't need to get ALL the residue out)...

[@stuartsullenbarger2471]

Great idea.....your so cute....I use acks, or Yorkshire grit if I can find it...You should sell it...

[@snobear41]

DE powder also a great insecticide for your garden. You don't have AC in your shop? I'm in MO def need heat & AC here LOL

[@KimTippin]

we use DE powder for everything. lol no, it get real hot in the shop for sure. hopefully the new shop with have some kind of air.

[@bwell6863]

Thank you for sharing with us. Can you tell me the difference in application of O. B Shine Juice and your polishing paste?

[@KimTippin]

The OB shine juice is very similar to the French polish except OB has Boiled Linseed oil and French polish does not. It is a friction polish. My process is after sanding I apply a sanding sealer, then abrasive paste, get all remaining paste off then apply OB. I hope that answered your question. If not, please let me know. 😁🤗

[@bwell6863]

Thank you! Love your channel!

[@marcelrey9533]

Hi, just wondering if this recipe works as a friction polish as well please? Thanks

[@richardhester6877]

Great video. Are all of the ounce measurements that you mention in fluid ounces? Thanks.

[@KimTippin]

Thanks!! yes fl oz.

[@HappilyHomicidalHooligan]

Another way to easily clean blender style mixers is add some water and dish soap, put the lid on TIGHT and turn it on (set to With EXTREME Prejudice)... The Blades then thoroughly clean both themselves AND all the little nooks & crannies in the bottom...Sponge/scrubbie the top half, rinse and your done... I clean my NINJA Smoothie Mixer after making the Cheese Sauce for Mac & Cheese this way all the time and it's quick and very easy... Replacing the soap with DE powder in your paste mixer should do the same thing...

[@the-deplorable-infidel8557]

Hi Kim, Old age wisdom for you...it is Always better to ask forgiveness than to ask for permission. Right around 17:15 you mentioned it for at least the second time.

[@carolriley569]

Great video!

[@bobtaylor9327]

Why not add DE to blender?

[@jeneiferthomas1036]

Thanks so much for the recipe

[@KimTippin]

You're Welcome!

[@patharris904]

how do you heat the beeswax & mineral oil if your don't use the double boiler approach? Great video, , ,THANK YOU

[@valeriehenschel1590]

Vitamix blenders have heaters in them.

[@KimTippin]

The friction causes the heat. But it doesn't have to get hot. The blender breaks down the wax. So no worried with getting burnt from hot oil :)

[@mpace58]

Thank you. Hoping to get my first lathe early next year and will be making this soon.

[@vesli222]

Can i use boiled linseed oil instead of mineral oil?

[@KimTippin]

I am sure it could be, but Boiled Linseed Oil is NOT food safe.

[@HappilyHomicidalHooligan]

Does your blender have a heater in it or is the heat generated by the friction of the blade spinning in the mineral oil?

[@Cletus.223]

@Kim Tippin Wood Turning Turning I know you probably hear this all the time but you are incredibly attractive..and super talented

[@Ronalcock1]

Thank you for sharing this

[@suzetteedwards7956]

You are so fun to watch

[@KimTippin]

Thank you Suzette!

[@louiscurrier7535]

Just curious as to why you mixed the DE in the bowl as opposed to mixing it in the blender 🤔

[@KimTippin]

Because it is fine powder that will fly everywhere... don't ask me how I found that out... lol My blender has two speeds...fast as lighting and warp speed... lol so there is no slowly adding powder. It just goes....everwhere. 😂

[@zenink2654]

Oh yeah! Ya gotta have coffee!

[@yzgrassy]

the paste comes out quite dark. will that stain lighter woods ?

[@KimTippin]

I have used it on light maple and it has not stained it. The color is from the type of stone used.

[@TheSafecrkr1]

I've always wondered about abrasive paste. Thanks for sharing. I live in Florida myself. You're preaching to the choir, its 95 outside & at lesst 100 in my shop.

[@KimTippin]

Welcome Jim! I want to do so much in my shop but it is so hottt. Do you wait till dark? I do! The trade is getting eaten by the pterodactyl sized mosquitoes!! lol

[@leongt1954]

Seen a lot of turners using Yorkshire Grit and Hampshire Sheen so I just use that and besides my wife would kill me If I made a mess of her kitchen

[@KimTippin]

I understand that! No need to die over paste lol 😂

[@HappilyHomicidalHooligan]

Do you have to use Beeswax or can you substitute Paraffin Wax?

[@morgancalvi6675]

Found out the hard way...if you have colitis...you need gloves when working with mineral oil...because it is a lubricant laxative.

[@judyfrancisco936]

COOL I WILL TRY IT.

[@KimTippin]

Hey Judy!! Hope you are well!!

[@WoodnMetalShoppe]

You wouldn't know what the grit equivalent would be?

[@KimTippin]

To be honest I am not 100% sure. This recipe only has the DE powder and not the pumice. If anyone knows what the grit is of their commercial brand, could you please comment so we have some idea of the approximate Grit. Thank you!

[@WoodnMetalShoppe]

@@KimTippin I think the commercial stuff is around 2000 to 3000 grit. You can also get pumice for rock tumblers that will be about 2000 grit too.

[@TheBeardx16]

Cool upload thanks

[@patwelch8187]

Buy one at the goodwill..10 to 15 bucks at most.

[@KimTippin]

yep!

[@mitchellmanning7887]

👍,, thanks for sharing

[@witnwi]

Have you ever made pens and used your abrasive paste on pens? I just ordered some Yorkshire Grit, but after watching your video, it looked like something I could do. I was just thinking maybe acrylic pens might be a good way to test the difference. You could use your paste on the top and YG on the bottom end. I may have to give that a try because YG is pricey.

[@KimTippin]

I have never made a pen... I want to. I have used this on wood / resin and it works good on it. You can also add ground pumice stone for abrasion. Amazon sells it.

[@redheadhippiewoodturning4694]

I use it on everything including pens. It works great!

[@TheBeardx16]

Oh sorry new here cool channel subbed !

[@E-Glide]

Cheapest I've found mineral oil is at the dollar store

[@HappilyHomicidalHooligan]

Clean-up...isn't that what kids are for?

[@mrgrnjns1111]

Dollar General has it for $2.00 a pint.. Way cheaper than Walmart....

[@KimTippin]

Our Walmart has it for $1.97 a pint. I haven't tried Dollar Tree yet.

[@mrgrnjns1111]

@@KimTippin dollar Tree here doesn't have mineral oil.. wow Walmart must of come down on the price. It's been years since I looked there because Dollar General was way cheaper then. Mineral oil then was 4 dollars a pint at Walmart back then.

[@KimTippin]

@@mrgrnjns1111 , wow!! I will check with Dollar General again. Can't remember what the price was..