Wax Tablets

The medieval PDA! Wax tablets can be made in a variety of shapes and sizes, out of almost any type of wood. While most of the examples shown below are exotic hardwoods, more period woods are also available.

The writing surface of our wax tablets is charcoal-colored beeswax. For care and feeding of the writing surface, see below.

All wax tablets come with a stylus. Styli can be made of steel, matching wood with a brass tip, or bone. (Add $10 for bone stylus.)

The pictures below are examples only. Prices vary greatly depending upon the a) size b) type of wood c) number of leaves and d) any additional desired decoration (inlays, brass pin-work, or carving).

Care and Feeding of Your Wax Tablet

Do not eat the beeswax.

We are frequently asked about the best way to preserve the beauty of the wax tablet's writing surface. The short answer is: never write on it. But that wouldn't be any fun!

We find that a light touch works best when writing in the wax; your stylus should scratch the surface just enough to leave a visible mark. Wax shavings will naturally curl up as you write. Collect these shavings in a corner of the writing surface for recycling. When you are ready to "wipe the slate clean", use the wide, flat end of the stylus to smooth the wax back out, and use the shavings to fill any grooves which are especially deep. Note that this works better on warm days, or if the tablet has been left in the sun for a little while. A LITTLE while. NOT on the dashboard of the car in the summer. Ovens are a bad idea, too.

For an especially well-loved wax tablet, a small propane torch on a very low setting can be used to encourage the wax to behave. Not for the weak-hearted. Nor pyros. Don't set your wax tablet on fire.

If all else fails, send it back to Mike, or find him at an event. He'll reformat your wax drive free of charge (you pay for shipping).

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