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December 29, 2021

Rendering Wax and Candle Making with Jennifer Holmes

December 29, 2021/ Karla Eisen
Rendering Wax and Candle Making with Jennifer Holmes

How to clean and melt wax, make candles and more With Jennifer Holmes of the Hani Honey Company. Co-Sponsored with Virginia State Beekeepers Association (VSBA), Virginia Tech Entomology and the Apisolutions Consortium

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December 29, 2021/ Karla Eisen/
Beeswax, Product Preparation
Video, Beeswax, Product Preparation
August 21, 2019

How to Make Beeswax Candles

August 21, 2019/ Karla Eisen
How to Make Beeswax Candles

Candles made from raw beeswax last longer and burn cleaner than other candles. Pamela explains the wicks, molds, melter and tools we use to produce beeswax candles and how we prepare them for sale.

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August 21, 2019/ Karla Eisen/
Product Preparation, Beeswax
Web Resources, Video, Beeswax, Product Preparation
August 20, 2019

Preparing Beeswax Candles for Honey Show Entries

August 20, 2019/ Karla Eisen
Preparing Beeswax Candles for Honey Show Entries

Great video on Preparing Beeswax Candles for Honey Show entries. From local shows to international competition. Includes review of procedures and what the show judge will be looking for in judging your entry.

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August 20, 2019/ Karla Eisen/
Beeswax, Product Preparation
Beeswax, Web Resources, Video
August 19, 2019

Virginia Webb Demonstrates Making a Beeswax Block

August 19, 2019/ Karla Eisen
Virginia Webb Demonstrates Making a Beeswax Block

Great video on preparing a Beeswax Block for Honey Show entries. From local shows to international competition. Includes review of procedures and what the show judge will be looking for in judging your entry.

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August 19, 2019/ Karla Eisen/
Beeswax, Product Preparation
Beeswax, Web Resources, Video
August 18, 2019

Processing Beeswax for Beginners by Waxing Kara

August 18, 2019/ Karla Eisen
Processing Beeswax for Beginners by Waxing Kara

Processing beeswax is as natural as following just a few simple steps. Use these steps to help you in the processing of beeswax.

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August 18, 2019/ Karla Eisen/
Product Preparation, Beeswax
Beeswax, Preparation, Product Preparation, Web Resources
August 18, 2019

The Right Size Wick by Petra Ahnert

August 18, 2019/ Karla Eisen
The Right Size Wick by Petra Ahnert

What makes a great candle and how is it achieved? Beeswax candles are more than wax and a cotton string. Petra Ahnert explains this and more in his blog article.

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August 18, 2019/ Karla Eisen/
Product Preparation, Beeswax
Beeswax, Web Resources
August 16, 2019

Beeswax by Carol Cottrill

August 16, 2019/ Karla Eisen
Beeswax by Carol Cottrill

Presentation on theme: "Carol Cottrill. C15H31COOC30H61 Insoluble in water, density 0.95 (it floats) Melting point 144°F Discolors when heated over 185°F Flash point 400."

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August 16, 2019/ Karla Eisen/
Product Preparation, Beeswax
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August 02, 2019

Moulded Candles NHS 2016

August 02, 2019/ Karla Eisen
Moulded Candles NHS 2016

Making molded candles. Video was the Class 56 winner at The National Honey Show. (2016)

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August 02, 2019/ Karla Eisen/
Beeswax, Product Preparation
Video, Web Resources, Product Preparation, Beeswax
August 01, 2019

Making Dipped Candles

August 01, 2019/ Karla Eisen
Making Dipped Candles

Making Dipped candles. Video was the winner of Class 56 at the National Honey Show (2015).

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August 01, 2019/ Karla Eisen/
Product Preparation, Beeswax
Video, Web Resources, Beeswax, Product Preparation

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