Easy Homemade Rub n Buff Recipe / Budget-Friendly DIY

Transform Your DIY Projects with this Secret Rub and Buff Recipe
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Hi everyone, and welcome to today's video! Today we're going to be learning how to bring new life to your DIY projects with a simple DIY Rub n Buff recipe . Whether you're looking to restore thrift store items items or add some shine to your home decor, Rub n Buff is the perfect solution. Making your own Rub n Buff is a cost-effective solution for restoring and rejuvenating your diy projects.
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[@vintagelady1]

I wonder about using the regular clear antiquing wax (also expensive, but you need such a little bit) and, instead of the mica powder, eyeshadow---which is really cheap at $Tree. I have used the eyeshadow by itself on paper to add pink cheeks to some cheeky cherubs! See how you inspire us all to think outside the box, Deirdre!

[@SherryNerreau]

This sounds like a great idea too!

[@ShadyV]

I've used eyeshadow and blushes too! So much cheaper, and wow, the colors!

[@jodilea144]

I’ve mixed pearlescent eyeshadows with clear DIY wax to make a couple of custom colors and it worked - and held up - beautifully. 🙂

[@vintagelady1]

@@jodilea144 Thanks--I was wondering how well it might hold up!

[@vintagelady1]

@@ShadyV Good to know I'm not the only out there with makeup on my DIYs!

[@missybrunken]

Nice for subtle look. Rub n buff more vibrant

[@patriciapartch5617]

Thank you for this tip. I have used shoe polish for a long time and also use the shoe brush to finish up my waxed pieces. Works great. I also use rub and buff with the shoe brush.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@SherryNerreau]

What a fantastic idea Deirdre! Thank you for all your clever, budget saving ways, of doing things.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ShadyV]

I have most of the standard rub-n- buffs, but this is a great hack to get some more amazing colors than just the basics!

[@anniehamilton1709]

Wow, amazing results, so clever. Can't wait to try this. TFS

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks so much 😊

[@yamatodamashii1179]

Did this with my combat boots and now I’m in Leavenworth.

[@sarahbecker927]

😂😂

[@sarahbecker927]

I LOVE this tip!! Thanks so much for sharing this. Gonna try on an old silver champagne bucket!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You are so welcome!

[@merlynevans3172]

Thank you! Exactly what I had been wanting to figure out or find; where someone truly clever and creative (like you) already had. All smiles now.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad I could help!

[@handletter.ishhhhh]

​@@OurUpcycledLife Hi, wondering if this would stay on glass after engraving? Wouldn't it wash off?

[@greenmacaroni8872]

Wonderful idea! I especially liked what it did to he old brass. Thank you for sharing. Julie 🥰

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You are so welcome!

[@pdmullgirl]

I’m definitely making some of this Deidre! This is going to be so much better on my budget. Thanks for this craft recipe! ❤️💜💚

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You are so welcome

[@carriecervantes7928]

Thank you for this money saving technique. I did not have shoe polish but some Johnson Paste wax in my craft room and it worked perfectly! I will make this my go to technique for adding a bit of glimmer to projects! Thanks again!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Wonderful!

[@Southeastgeorgiapeach]

Golly! I just bought some gold rub and buff yesterday. Thanks for the heads up.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Enjoy!

[@thebespokebird]

I guess it really depends on where you are buying. Rub n Buff on Amazon in the US is like $8-10 dollars for a single tube and $20-25 for a pack of 4! Plus Michael's carries it for like $12 regular (I got mine on a 60% off weekend for $5) So while I love this idea in theory, unless you happen to have shoe polish (and I don't know anyone who still polishes their shoes) buying the ingredients for the hack would cost WAY more and I'm not sure about the quality or longevity.

[@jodilea144]

Where we’re at, a tube is $6.99 at Hobby Lobby, and a dollar fifty or so more at Michael’s.

[@drancan]

Deirdre, like me, is living in Canada. Here the prices are almost double than it is in the US.

[@kellyjean4981]

But if I already have most of these items, then a $6 tin of shoe polish would be awesome to make small amounts of multiple colours, instead of spending 6-10$ on one coloured tube. But I love finding recipes to make my own supplies so I personally love these diy recipes 😊

[@geordiecanuck2696]

Yuppers! In Canada, you'd think you were paying for a gold bar, not a tiny tube of mica and wax... sigh...

[@robinjackson5035]

Thanks for all of this info!! You really help people like me. 😊 ❤

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You are so welcome!

[@MrsAllum1]

Thank you!!! We don't get Rub n Buff in South Africa and I haven't found anything similar to it. So glad to have found this video!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad it was helpful

[@hansdegroot8549]

Great idea! Thanks for sharing the video.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@ellenl5626]

Very clever idea, thanks for sharing the tip!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mightydoe2944]

Love this.

[@angelsandfaes]

This is awesome. I wish I knew this 20 years ago. It is expensive so thank you. I would love to see a comparison of the 2.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You and me both!

[@britzel71]

You are so clever. Thank you

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You’re welcome 😊

[@gsthompson4592]

Thanks for sharing ur recipe with us... Glenda

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You are so welcome

[@kareemjohnson8059]

You have leveled the playing field my luv..I could really 💋 u right now..! Thank u soooooooooooo much 💓

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You are so welcome

[@lyndarandall211]

Love this can't wait to try it. I use the rub'n buff to color my etched glass pieces. Thank you so much. Blessings 🤗🌹

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You are so welcome!

[@eugenet1336]

Did it work for your etched glass?

[@lyndarandall211]

@@eugenet1336 It worked great. I've used it on several glass etchings and have sold a few pieces. 👍

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[@beckyrumery6928]

Super excited I found this. I subscribed. 😁

[@hopekackley782]

Another cost effective trick is to go to the Dollar Tree and pick up some of their both loose eye shadow and the compacted kind works too and use that for mica powder. I use both and the eye shadow works great. Thanks for sharing and have a lovely day.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Great tip!

[@izzyjones7108]

Thank you this is great

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed

[@alicewills7677]

Great tip!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@scarlethenderson6510]

Amazing as usual 💐

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@sharnaeberlein8379]

WOW 😲

[@cherricrittenden894]

Use a shoe shine brush to polish up your pieces.

[@gracemoore384]

Good idea!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Great idea

[@pamcrandall634]

It does work better just on your finger, then it will hit the raised areas. I like to use the clear furniture wax a bit more

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes fun to experiment

[@59trader43]

Thank-you appreciate the info...I have some rub n buff and was thinking of adding some mica powder to the original for different colors as i need a olive green,i wonder if that would be better than the shoe polish or just the same.Has anyone used future floor polish as a top coat ? ,ive heard that it may work and still keep the shine...hope so

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes, it would definitely work to add some Micah powder into your rubber buff

[@beckyrumery6928]

I love this idea. I have wanted to try rub and buff but have never been able to afford it. I love how the mica powder and the cream turned out too. I think it's my favorite. Do they sell clear shoe polish?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

So fun 🤩

[@user-mq6bu5zb5q]

Hi! Sounds like a great idea, thankyou for sharing it! What about the smell of the shoe polish, does it ever go away? and can things be wash and will it stay put?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I don’t find there is a smell

[@carolsnyder948]

Great..thanks..went to store today just to price the rub and buff..

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Hope you enjoy

[@jameemaree4602]

Has anyone tried to make this with candle/oil OR maybe with just coconut oil? I really want to go experiment now! ❤this hack!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I haven’t but certainly worth experimenting

[@laurabaxter6159]

Thanks for sharing this! I stopped short of buying the rub-n-buff because of the expense and the fact I couldn’t decide on just one colour ! Question: I’m guessing that one couldn’t do any reverse modpodge Graphics where this has been applied? Have you attempted that process?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

No it won’t adhere well

[@ivettec665]

Tfs❤

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You are so welcome

[@rosemaryflee]

Could you use Minwax Paste Finishing Wax?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I have not use that product, but it would be worth a try

[@marciacrabtree55]

I found that rub n buff disconnected a color I want desperately, so this might be my saving grace. The color is Patina, so now I need to find a similar mica or eyeshadow color to blend with the polish to replicate its effect. Suggestions?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad it was helpful. Thanks so much for watching.

[@them8triark]

Could you use a KILZ sealing clear wax instead of shoe Polish?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I have not use that product but it’s worth a try

[@kathymartin5730]

Clever. But it didnt seem to look as vibrant as Rub & Buff. Got some Tim Holtz foundry wax but havent tried yet.

[@magpie92766]

If you used a shiny metallic gold (or whichever color you like) eyeshadow instead of the mica powder it would be brighter than the batch she made. Dollar Tree & bargain stores have inexpensive eyeshadow.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes great tip

[@kathywest7380]

I read through the comments which were helpful but my question is will this diy recipe work on drawer pulls and knobs? I have some that i want to change the colour on and I too live in Canada so this recipe is very appealing to me as well!! I would love to find a diy for my metal drawer hardware!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I would sealer with engine enamel or polycrylic sealer are using buff on knobs

[@kathywest7380]

Thank you!

[@marjies.2332]

Will this version be a successful alternative to Buff n Rub for adding color to glass etching? If it will work well for me, I can save a lot of money. Thanks

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I have not tried that

[@frankeez_world6000]

Can you apply clear coat or clear epoxy on top of this rub n buff?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes you can!

[@tarynkriebel319]

Only thing, I adore the smell of rub n buff

[@handletter.ishhhhh]

I bought readymade metallic wax but it comes off easily and isn't permanent on most surfaces, any tips?😢

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Hmmm not sure

[@mythreesons8084]

Can you make it with clear wax?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes

[@adobeblue4360]

Please add your finished products so we can see what we are going for.

[@pattyh2410]

FYI. Your Amazon link for the shoe polish is different than what you use n the video.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes that one is discontinued

[@nowvoyagerNE]

it never actually dries and becomes permanent, right?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes it will

[@decordova.]

Does it leave projects smelling like shoe polish?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

No not at all

[@KMF3]

Looks like a colored antiquing wax

[@cindyhester9823]

Is this permanent or do you have to reapply after you clean the item?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Permanent

[@KMF3]

So basically any kind of wax and Mica powder

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes that will work

[@scaresandsparks]

It doesn't look as good as rub n buff but I guess it is at least pretty cheap.

[@lindafreudiger8022]

Sounds like a waste of time,sorry.

[@sallycooper7677]

I think what you mean to say is, it sounds like a waste of YOUR time. If it gives her or anyone else, the results they want, and is cheaper than buying it (remember, not everyone lives in the US) then it's well worth THEIR time.

[@MrsAllum1]

@@sallycooper7677 - exactly! I live in South Africa and we don't get Rub n Buff. Some stores bring it in but it is SO expensive! This is a great idea.

[@marciacrabtree55]

Didn't anyone teach you that if you cannot say anything nice, don't say anything?