It is probably best applied by rubbing your index finger on the tube and work it on to the thread. Taking the dubbing from the package with a thin coat on your thumb and index finger will make it easy to hole the dubbing before applying to the thread. Another for this dubbing wax is to put this wax on the thread if you are having a difficult time when building a tapered and had and the slips past the spot when you want that wrap to lie. Per tube. Item# 1233