Beeswax

How to clean and melt wax, make candles and more With Jennifer Holmes of the Hani Honey Company. Co-Sponsored with Virginia State Beekeepers Association (VSBA), Virginia Tech Entomology and the Apisolutions Consortium

Candles made from raw beeswax last longer and burn cleaner than other candles. Pamela explains the wicks, molds, melter and tools we use to produce beeswax candles and how we prepare them for sale.

Great video on Preparing Beeswax Candles for Honey Show entries. From local shows to international competition. Includes review of procedures and what the show judge will be looking for in judging your entry.

Great video on preparing a Beeswax Block for Honey Show entries. From local shows to international competition. Includes review of procedures and what the show judge will be looking for in judging your entry.

Processing beeswax is as natural as following just a few simple steps. Use these steps to help you in the processing of beeswax.

What makes a great candle and how is it achieved? Beeswax candles are more than wax and a cotton string. Petra Ahnert explains this and more in his blog article.

Presentation on theme: "Carol Cottrill. C15H31COOC30H61 Insoluble in water, density 0.95 (it floats) Melting point 144°F Discolors when heated over 185°F Flash point 400."

Making molded candles. Video was the Class 56 winner at The National Honey Show. (2016)

Making Dipped candles. Video was the winner of Class 56 at the National Honey Show (2015).