Take and Make

This is a reference book for all things beeswax. It offers a basic introduction to extracting and purifying beeswax, as well as many items that can be made with it.

Beehive Alchemy is every beekeeper's (and bee lover's) guide to transforming the bounty of bees into practical and beautiful products for health and home.

Learn how to transform miraculous beeswax into candles, soaps, environmentally friendly household cleaners, amazing DIY crafts and much more. Making all kinds of amazing, all-natural stuff out of beeswax is easy and fun. Packed with over 100 step-by-step recipes, The Beeswax Workshop shows you how to create beeswax alchemy - turning this simple, magical substance into candles, beautiful gifts, soaps, household cleaners, beauty supplies and so, so much more: HOME * Mason Jar Candle * English Furniture Polish HEALTH * Bug-Be-Gone Insect Repellent * Chamomile Sunburn Salve BEAUTY * Everyday Body Butter * Rose Lip Gloss GARDEN * Waterproof Shade Hat * Nontoxic Wood Sealant Whether you use beeswax from your backyard hive or purchase a supply, this book offers tips, tricks and techniques for getting the most out of this miracle ingredient.

Beeswax - part of the rich harvest of the hive - is an entirely natural product that bees make from honey. For centuries it has been prized for making fine candles and preserving the rich shine on treasured furniture. But there is more to it than that. It can be coloured, modelled and one can even paint with it. waxwork candles; model delicate wax flowers and scuptures; produce wax pictures using the encaustic painting method; and make wax crayons, furniture polish, soap and face cream.