Q&A for How to Make Shoe Polish

Yes. Don't be afraid to mix it up. If it looks like it's staining, give it a chance and let it set. Then it will be perfect.

Beeswax is placed into shoe polish because it prevents the polish from staining. Additionally, it makes the glossy shine that appears on your shoes after polishing.

Surprisingly, hand sanitizer works really good. Pump about 3 pumps on a paper towel, then lather.

Yes. Hair dye of any color works great for shoe polish. Just try to match the color of the dye to the color of your shoes.

Yes, it can be used but it needs to be ground into a very fine powder. And while your polish mixture is getting cooled, you need to continuously stir it, so it does not get deposited at the bottom.

Yes, you can use any kind of wax, but be aware that it will not give you a shining appearance after buffing. Try using beeswax or carnauba wax for the best results.

You could use carnauba wax. Yes, you can use any kind of wax, but be aware that it will not give you a shining appearance after buffing. Try using beeswax or carnauba wax for the best results.