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Burlap Bag Method for render wax

[Video] I Tried the Burlap Bag Method for Rending Wax & Here’s What Happened

Have you been wondering how to melt beeswax without a double boiler? I’m sure you’ve already heard of melting wax in a crockpot and perhaps you’re thinking there must be a better way to render wax from comb on large scale. I found myself with a large amount of comb […]

Beepods Top Bar Hive Comb

10 helpful uses for beeswax

In this post, the Beepods team shares some of their favorite uses of beeswax.  In a Beepods Vented-Top-Bar Hive, more wax is produced and will need to be cycled out over time.   Here are our 10 best uses of beeswax and some of our favorite recipes. Beeswax is a powerful […]

Make Beeswax Balms & Salves (How-to)

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Crafting With Beeswax

You don’t have to be a beekeeper to love beeswax. Honestly. This hive product is malleable, versatile, and gentle on the skin, making it perfect for crafting. If you’re not familiar with beeswax or you want to know more, read on, my bee-loving friend. We have all sorts of beeswax […]

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Don’t Waste That Beeswax! Render It and Use It For DIY Projects

Picture this: You selected a bar, heavy with honey, and removed it from your hive so you could harvest and enjoy this sweet, amber substance. You can use this substance in any recipe—tea, cookies, salad dressings. You followed our easy method for harvesting honey (see below), and are left with […]