Sunday, October 25, 2009

Candles

Beeswax is much harder to work with than paraffin. Pouring temp and wick size is very important to get the candle to burn correctly and set without any cracks.

I plan on making about 60 candles this year to sell and give as presents.

Sunday, October 18, 2009

Atlanta Progressive Preschool bee talk

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Talking about swarming, queens and pollination.
Golden frame of honey that we will crush and strain.




Smelling a block of pure bees wax.

Making rolled wax candles.

Trying on the bee veil.




Crushing the honey comb.





Lots of crushing.
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