Beeswax Alchemy: How to Make Your Own Soap, Candles, Balms, Creams, and Salves from the Hive
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Featuring over 40 DIY projects that illustrate how to transform one of the world’s most natural ingredients into tangible creations, Beeswax Alchemy is the perfect amalgamation of recipe craft book and beekeepers’ guide.
Considered the miracle of the beehive and used by humans for 8,000 years, beeswax remains a vital ingredient to society and is still used as the foundation for many household products in the twenty-first century. Learn from apiarist and entrepreneur Petra Ahnert about the history of beeswax, as well as tips and techniques on how to mold it into beautiful, reusable creations.
An introduction details the different ways in which beeswax has been used throughout history, as well as the products that contain it today. You’ll also find an explanation of the different types of beeswax, as well as insider tips on working with beeswax, followed by step-by-step instructions for making candles, balms, salves, creams, scrubs, soaps, ornaments, art, and more out of beeswax (either your own or store-bought). Color photos illustrate the processes and show finished results throughout. Among the useful and beautiful things you’ll learn to make out of beeswax:
Hand-Dipped Birthday CandlesLip Balm with Cocoa ButterRosebud SalveSolid Natural PerfumesHoney, Oats, and Beeswax SoapBeeswax Luminaries
Whether you are an expert beekeeper or experimental crafter, Beeswax Alchemy is the best guide for anyone aspiring to make wellness-boosting treasures to keep or gift to friends and family.
From the Publisher
Pillar Candles
Pillar candles are the longest burning candles. Even shorter 3 x 4 inches (7.5 cm x 10 cm) pillar candles have been known to burn for sixty hours or more, making them well worth the investment in beeswax.
Solid Lotion Bars
My aim when making a solid lotion bar is to find a balance between emolliency and skin feel.
Soap
Why put beeswax in soap? Beeswax helps make the soap emollient and creates a hard bar that lasts longer in the shower.
Publisher : Quarry Books; Illustrated edition (April 1, 2015)
Language : English
Paperback : 136 pages
ISBN-10 : 1592539793
ISBN-13 : 978-1592539796
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 8 x 0.5 x 10 inches
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Customers find this book provides useful information for beginners and first-year beekeepers. It offers clear, easy-to-follow instructions and recipes with thorough details. The visual quality is appreciated, with lovely pictures and well-designed layout. However, some customers find the text hard to read due to the background color and font used.
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