DRITZ-Beeswax for Quilting Thread. Beeswax strengthens thread for hand sewing; stabilizes thread to prevent tangling and cut back on shredding; can be used to smooth the surface of iron and makes sticky drawers and windows slide easily. Wax disc measures: 1-3/4x5/16in and comes in a handy plastic case which allows you to wax threads without having to take the wax out. Imported.