Thriving Hives: Processing and Using Beeswax - Candles and Cosmetics

Authors

Brynn Meredith
Teresa Hunsaker
Andree' Walker Bravo, Utah State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Factsheet

Publisher

Utah State University Extension

Publication Date

9-19-2024

First Page

1

Last Page

6

Abstract

Beeswax is a substance produced by bees for constructing honeycomb in a hive. When raw wax is harvested from the hive, it may be quite dirty and can have many different kinds of debris stuck in it. Because of this, it is important that you clean and process the wax before using it. This fact sheet will teach you how to process the wax that you harvest and provide some suggestions on how you can use it in your home.

Recommended Citation

Meredith, B., Hunsaker, T., & Walker Bravo, A. (2024, September). Thriving hives: Processing and using beeswax - candles and cosmetics [Fact sheet]. Utah State University Extension.