{"product_id":"beeswax-alchemy-how-to-make-your-own-soap-candles-balms","title":"Beeswax Alchemy: How To Make Your Own Soap, Candles, Balms","description":"\u003cp\u003eConsidered the miracle of the beehive and used by humans for 8,000 years, beeswax remains a vital ingredient to society and is still used as the foundation for many household products in the twenty-first century. Learn from apiarist and entrepreneur Petra Ahnert about the history of beeswax, as well as tips and techniques on how to mold it into beautiful, reusable creations.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAn introduction details the different ways in which beeswax has been used throughout history, as well as the products that contain it today. You’ll also find an explanation of the different types of beeswax, as well as insider tips on working with beeswax, followed by step-by-step instructions for making candles, balms, salves, creams, scrubs, soaps, ornaments, art, and more out of beeswax (either your own or store-bought). Color photos illustrate the processes and show finished results throughout. Among the useful and beautiful things you’ll learn to make out of beeswax:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-Dipped Birthday Candles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLip Balm with Cocoa Butter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRosebud Salve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid Natural Perfumes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoney, Oats, and Beeswax Soap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeeswax Luminaries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you are an expert beekeeper or experimental crafter, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeeswax Alchemy\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis the best guide for anyone aspiring to make wellness-boosting treasures to keep or gift to friends and family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e136 pages, paperback, published on \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1st April 2015 by \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eQuarry Books.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetra Ahnert\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the creative force behind Beehive Alchemy, an artisan soap, body care, and home goods business. After a serendipitous meeting with a beekeeper at the library in 2002, Petra soon had a couple hives of her own and extra honey to sell. Since that time, she has sought out ways to make good use of the extra wax, too, often replacing items in her home with ones she can create herself. Eventually, these beeswax-based items made their way into the product line-up for Beehive Alchemy and the projects featured in her book, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeeswax Alchemy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShop more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.biome.com.au\/collections\/organic-gardening-diy\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDIY books here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49726357700836,"sku":"9781592539796","price":54.17,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/8494\/0772\/files\/BeeswaxAlchemyHowToMakeYourOwnSoap_Candles_Balms.jpg?v=1787799250","url":"https:\/\/www.biome.nz\/products\/beeswax-alchemy-how-to-make-your-own-soap-candles-balms","provider":"Biome","version":"1.0","type":"link"}