Here is the wax melter that we use to process the wax. We pour the raw beewax cappings into the vat and start the process by rinsing them with hot water. Cappings are what the bees use to seal the honey into the honeycomb and are removed in order to extract the honey.
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This is an example of one of the many screens we use to filter the wax.
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USING BEESWAX: Beeswax is solid at room temperture. It will have a putty like consistancy at above 80-90 degrees and will melt around 145-147 degrees.
Depending upon what you are using it for you may just let it sit in a bowl of hot tap water for a few minutes to allow it to turn into a putty like consistancy.
To melt beeswax use a double boiler (a pot within a pot of water) this allows gentle heating which is important because beewax can burn rendering a browning hue and lose its aroma. Do not exceed 160-170 degrees for any long period of time and you should fine.
Our beeswax is 100% pure and free of debris. Nothing is added to it. It is ready to use for any recipe.
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We keep the temperature of the wax close to melting point. Over heating and uneven heating can burn the wax which makes it turn brownish and also causes it lose some of its wonderful natural aroma.
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Here is some beeswax shortly after being poured into molds. Click on the above image to see our sizes and prices.
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