“I Have the Clear Wax–Now What?” There are many reasons why one could choose the Annie Sloan Clear Wax as their finish. It instantly gives pieces, a soft, subtle sheen and a workable coat of water-resistant protection. Annie Sloan speaks of her wax in her Color Recipes for Painted Furniture and More as her preferred finish because it, “can be colored and changed as you work, and stops the work chipping.” A coat of wax allows for a piece to retain its uniquely matte look, for