There are a multitude of arts & crafts associated with beekeeping. Here are just a sample for you to try:
Candle Making
A great bi-product the bees produce is wax, especially after honey extraction. So why not try making your own candles. Beeswax burns hotter than other waxes so no unburnt toxins are released into your home. The wax has a natural honey fragrance as it burns so there is no need to add scent which can be toxic when burnt. Beeswax candles burn with a bright flame and if made and burned correctly they do not drip wax.
Making candles from Beeswax -Video
Beeswax Lip Balm
Lip balm is an ideal natural way to keep your lips soft and moisturised to prevent chaffing. They are inexpensive and are easy to make your own.
How to make Beeswax Lip Balm – Video
Beeswax lip balm
Skep
A skep is a traditional way for beekeepers to collect a swarm. Bramble cane, straw or dried grass bunches is coiled into an impressive-looking basket.
How to make a Skep
How to make a Skep – Video
A traditional skep
Mead
Mead is a fermented beverage made of honey, water, and yeast, often called “honey wine.” During the primary fermentation stage, the yeast converts the sugars in the honey to alcohol.
How to make Mead
How to make Mead – Video
We are fortunate that within our membership is Paula Little who is an experienced and renowned maker of a wide range of exceptional Meads. She has agreed to share her secrets to spread the joy of this particular drink:
Paula’s Mead Secrets
Paula sharing her ‘secrets’ at the HBA Convention in Sept’23
Beeswax Cloth Wraps
Beeswax cloth wraps are a good choice for replacing cling film. These homemade food wraps are reusable and very quick to make.
How to make beeswax cloth wraps.
Polish
Both hard and soft polish can be made from beeswax. It is used to feed and protect bare wooden surfaces to seal and protect all types of wooden surfaces giving a long lasting, durable and natural look.
Polish Recipes
Creams
A wide range of creams can be made using beeswax and recipes are readily available for various hand creams, hand lotions, aloe healing cream and ointments.
HERE are some you might like to try.
