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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. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Quarry Books


Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 1, 2015


Edition ‏ : ‎ Illustrated


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 136 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1592539793


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 96


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 0.5 x 10 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #36,898 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1 in Candle Making (Books) #6 in Soap Making (Books) #23 in Animal Husbandry (Books)


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • Bees wax recipes.
Format: Paperback
Lots of great recipes.
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2025 by Gardening Girl
    • Great book
Format: Paperback
This book contains a ton of information that will help to understand beeswax and the multitude of things that it can be used for.
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2025 by Jaison B.
    • This is such a great book! If you're into doing your own crafts ...
Format: Paperback
This is such a great book! If you're into doing your own crafts and have been thinking of expanding to candles, soap and balms - this is the bEST Book to have. I love turning the page to a new craft because each product has beautiful imagery, easy to follow directions and thus far, the results have all been favorable. WHile there have surly been a few "pinterest fails" so-to-speak, As a neurotic jew, I love and appreciate the step-by-step directions as well as listing out the exact products. The #1 thing tht makes me quit a project is not having the right things prior to starting it. I've been hooked on essential oils and makign fun things with those products and this book was a natural fit for expanding my new found interest. I've never made anything with beeswax before - so be warned - if you're a newbie like me there are deffinitely some tools on some projects you will need to purchase prior to starting, so defiiteily make sure to look at ingredients. Fear not though, the book is so amazing it tells you if a recipe is for a beginner. When first starting, tht was extremely helpful. My friends and I have had so much fun making things. So far my personal favorite is the cracked skin salve! o ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2016 by Danie
    • Informative
Format: Paperback
Received this book Monday 06/10/24. Love the recipes and tips for making your own products using beeswax. Beautifully illustrated and the ingredients guide in the back.
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2024 by A. D. Brunette
    • Nice craft recipes
Format: Paperback
I started making soap and other homemade things. My mom and I have honey bees so I have access to the bees wax and I plan to use it for some of the crafts in this book.
Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2024 by Bonnie Cooper
    • Awesome book to learn about Beeswax
Format: Paperback
I love this purchase. I read almost the entire book in a couple hours. A nice easy read with easy recipes. I'm interested in making my own products out of beeswax, but I had no idea how much you could do with it until reading this book. I made my own candles using the recipes provided and they turned out great! If you're wanting to learn more about beekeeping you will need a different book, but it still gives quite a bit of detail. No complaints here! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2023 by Danielle Restaino
    • good info
Format: Spiral-bound
good info
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2024 by Denise Blake
    • Beeswax alchemy
Format: Paperback
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I love the information of what I can make with my beeswax, there’s so much more than I thought.
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2024 by Magnatiles they seem great it’s a gift for Xmas Magnatiles they seem great it’s a gift for Xmas

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