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Bees Wax Basics-From Bees to candles

Bees Wax Basics-From Bees To Candles

Explore the world of honeybees and beeswax with Cathy Mackiewicz from Bone Lake Meadow Apiary!

Class Description

During this workshop, we will work with 100% pure beeswax, a natural, renewable resource. You will learn how to melt and clean beeswax to make candles that emit a bright, healthful light within the same spectrum as the sun. Beeswax burns longer, drips less, and smells wonderful, naturally.

Through demonstration, students will learn:

  • The wonderful properties of natural beeswax

  • How to melt and clean 100% raw beeswax cappings

  • The types of candles (Tea-lights, votives, and tapers)

  • Types of wicks suitable for making beeswax candles

  • Essential equipment, dress & location needed to make beeswax candles

  • How to source, render and filter beeswax

  • How to make beeswax candles

  • How to use silicon and other molds to make beeswax candles

Each student will take home two handmade 100% beeswax candles.

Participant Fees

- Class Tuition per student: $40

- Materials Fee: $10

Total: $50.00




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