As a beekeeper, we have a lot of wax left over from when we harvest honey from the hives. Bees make the wax to create “cells”, which form that hexagonal honeycomb pattern. The cells can be used to lay eggs, raise brood, and keep honey that the bees store … See more
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WEBSep 11, 2017 · The spell, er, I mean Instructions. To make the salve recipe, melt the beeswax and oil in a double boiler on low heat while continuously mixing your brew. If you don't have a double boiler, follow these steps: Fill a pot with water. Combine the beeswax and oil in a glass jar. Place the jar inside the pot of water.
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WEBApr 18, 2022 · Once the beeswax is melted, pour your oil (s) into the jar and mix together. A chopstick works well for this. At this point you can also add a few drops of essential oil if you’d like additional fragrance or …
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WEBFeb 7, 2024 · 1. Combine beeswax pellets and the coconut oil in a double boiler or a heat-safe microwaveable bowl. 2. Heat for 1 minute, stir, then repeat in 30-second increments until entirely melted. 3. Stir in the witch hazel and …
WEBFeb 22, 2023 · Basic Homemade Salve Recipe. 1 cup (8 ounces) of oil, plain or herb-infused. Use ¾ cup for a firm balm (1:3 ratio) or up to 1.25 cups for a softer salve (1:5 ratio) ¼ cup (1 oz) beeswax pellets or pastilles. Optional: 1 …
WEBFeb 7, 2023 · Beeswax: I use 1 part beeswax to 4 parts oil. If you like a softer salve for your hands, add more oil. If you like a harder salve, use more wax. Experiment to determine the best consistency for
WEBPut your jar into a saucepan and fill the saucepan with water until it comes 1/2 way up the jar, being careful not to get water into the oil mixture. Put on the stove over medium/low heat. Heat and stir until melted. Once the …
WEBJun 5, 2023 · Beeswax Lotion Recipe. 1/2 cup olive oil. 1/4 cup coconut oil. 1/4 cup beeswax. 10 drops essential oil (in the scent of your choice) Start by adding the olive oil, coconut oil, and beeswax to a jar. NOTE: …
WEB1/4 cup organic beeswax pellets (For a softer salve, use less beeswax. For a thicker salve, use a ratio of one part beeswax to three parts olive oil instead.) 3/4 cups extra virgin olive oil ; 1 ½ TBSP organic Shea Butter …
WEBAug 27, 2010 · In a double boiler over simmering water melt 2 ounces of pure beeswax (I found mine at our farmer’s market for $1/oz or it’s available from Mountain Rose Herbs) Remove from heat and add in 14-16 ounces of coconut oil; I used raw extra virgin for it’s antibacterial properties. ( buy coconut oil here) The heat from the water will melt the
WEBMay 17, 2024 · The steam will heat the bowl causing your ingredients to melt without scorching. This is called a double boiler method. Add ½ cup of beeswax pellets into the glass bowl. Heat the saucepan over low to medium heat and let the water start to simmer. As the water heats up, your ingredients will melt down into a liquid.
WEB2 days ago · Place enough dried calendula flowers in the bottom of a crockpot to cover the bottom in a single layer. Add enough olive oil to just cover the flowers. Let steep on low for 24 hour. Now use a strainer or …
WEBMay 25, 2021 · This recipe is beyond easy to make and to find the ingredients wouldn’t be(e) too hard either. Here is what you need: 20 grams of pure Lanolin (Wool-wax, Wool-fat, Wool-grease) 70 grams of organic virgin olive oil (the best you can find) 10 grams of organic pure bee’s wax (not reused) Put everything in a pot. Melt carefully on low temperature.
WEBNov 11, 2023 · Melting beeswax and adding oils. Using a double boiler, melt the beeswax, coconut oil and shea butter. This is best done in a double boiler or boiler insert instead of the microwave. We want to slowly melt all the materials.
WEBSep 19, 2011 · 20 drops essential oil. Combine olive oil, coconut oil and beeswax pastilles into a pint sized canning jar. Put this jar into a saucepan and fill the saucepan with water until it comes 3/4 of the way up the canning jar, being careful not to get water into the oil mixture. Put on the stove over medium/low heat.