beeswax-uses

Steps for Successfully Filtering Beeswax
October 9, 2024 · · Honey & Beeswax

We have tried several ways of filtering beeswax and our favorite way is to filter the wax on the stove top.

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Bumblebees at Play
May 30, 2023 · · Beekeeping

When bumblebees were given small wooden balls, they romped with them. There’s no other way to describe it.

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6 Simple Beeswax Uses
October 4, 2022 · · Honey & Beeswax

Since we started keeping bees a few years ago we’ve learned about so many beeswax uses. We had no idea it was so versatile.

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Make Your Own Beeswax Wraps
October 4, 2022 · · Honey & Beeswax

It’s easy and inexpensive to make beeswax wraps, and they make a great addition to your homestead kitchen. Here are the four steps you’ll need.

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How to Make Beeswax Candles

While there are many wonderful beeswax uses, cappings wax can make the most divine beeswax candles.

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Eating Beeswax: A Sweet Treat
August 25, 2022 · · Honey & Beeswax

Is beeswax edible? Get ideas for incorporating beeswax into your diet and see how people around the world are eating beeswax.

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Propolis Benefits Inside and Outside the Hive
June 24, 2022 · · Honey & Beeswax

When people think about bee products, they often think of honey and beeswax, but bees also make other products, such as royal jelly and propolis.

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15 Easy Beekeeping Projects for Quiet Days
December 14, 2021 · · Hives & Equipment

Here’s a list of beekeeping projects you can tackle in the winter while your bees are tucked away in their hives.

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What’s Wrong with My Filtered Beeswax?

Filtering beeswax can take a bit of trial and error as you get a feel for the process. However, with a bit of practice, you’ll be an old pro in no time. So first, let’s talk about the bubbles you’re seeing in your wax as that’s the first indicator of what is most likely the underlying cause of your multi-shaded wax.

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