Beeswax Alchemy: How to Make Your Own Soap, Candles, Balms, Creams, and Salves from the Hive

Description

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 LuminariesWhether 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
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Features:

Product Details:

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Quarry Books; Illustrated edition (April 1, 2015)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 136 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1592539793
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 96
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.11 pounds
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 0.5 x 10 inches
• Best Sellers Rank: #16,558 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1 in Candle Making (Books) #3 in Soap Making (Books) #7 in Animal Husbandry (Books)
• #1 in Candle Making (Books)
• #3 in Soap Making (Books)