Beeswax is another major hive product, though neither its uses nor its value are as widely known as those of honey.
From the raw honey comb above, the residue of wax that is left over looks very dirty and full of debris.
Place the wax in a double boiler, add double the amount of water, and heat slowly until all the wax has melted. Turn off the heat and allow the wax to set. The wax will always set above the water.
When the wax is set, use a sharp knife to prize the wax out of the pot. Discard the water down an outside drain. The water will be very full of the impurities, but some will still remain in the set wax. Scrape off as much as you can.
Place the wax again in the double boiler and melt on a low heat. Using an…
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aristonorganic 
À very interesting post. Thanks. 😊
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My pleasure Sophie 🙂
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