8.4 Wax

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8.4 Wax

So what is beeswax anyway? Beeswax is secreted from the bees' glands and is used to build honeycomb. Generally, 1 to 2 pounds of wax can be obtained from every 100 pounds of extracted honey produced. By filtering beeswax through fabric like flannel or sweatshirt material, it can be cleaned and used for candles and cosmetics. Other commercial uses include pharmaceutical drugs, art materials, and furniture polish.

Generally, 1 to 2 pounds of wax can be obtained from every 100 pounds of extracted honey.
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Selling Plain Wax

Beeswax buyers typically want very large quantities of wax, either for export markets or for industrial uses. This makes it challenging for the backyard beekeeper to market and sell wax, though local beekeepers' associations may collect beeswax from individual producers for commercial sale. Through networking, it may be possible to form relationships with local artisans who can use smaller amounts of wax for their products.

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