beeswax waterproofing

[Robson Valley]

Lots of hobby bee keepers in this district. Some very successful, some fighting Colony Collapse Disorder.
Often in the summer markets, I can buy lovely bee'swax candles which appear to be
sheets of foundation, rolled up around a wick.

 

[LukeR]

Never heard of a beekeeper throwing wax away, that's insanity! Cheers for all the recipes, I'm planning on using some of our wax to make up some waxed canvas pouches later.

 

[SaraR]

Thought you might be interested to see my solar wax extractor in action today. The papery leftover comb makes for nice fire starters too.

 

[Bazzworx]

I bet that worked well today, it was so hot here. I didn't end up visiting the apiary today, hopefully I'll get there tomorrow

 

[MrEd]

This is what I use to steam out wax and sterilise brood boxes etc.

Old brood box plus a floor then a roof with a hole in and a wallpaper stripper

 

[slowworm]

I didn't realise there were a few beekeepers on the forum, maybe we should start a thread 'what beekeeping related stuff did you do recently' I'm not on any bee forums, I find they're an acquired taste. You never know it might encourage a few other people to keep bees as it is quite an amazing hobby.

Did you create a new thread? It would be good to see what people here get up to with their bees. If not I can start one, probably in the Homestead section?

 

[Bazzworx]

Did you create a new thread? It would be good to see what people here get up to with their bees. If not I can start one, probably in the Homestead section?

No I haven't yet. I was going to have a look through my bees then start a thread with some pics but I've not been able to get to my apiary yet. I'm hoping to get there tomorrow. Please do start a thread and I'll contribute.