simple wood finish/wax. equal parts beeswax (or throw in some carnuba for a
harder wax), oil, and a solvent.

liquid (more or less) at room temp, but you can make a paste by increasing wax
or decreasing oil/solvent.

to use (my methods):
on raw wood - soak surface. let it stand wet for 10-15 minutes, wipe to "almost
dry". let sit overnight, repeat.

on finished wood (as a wax) - wipe on with a rag. leave a very thin layer. let
it sit for a bit, then wipe dry with a clean cloth.

-j