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From crayons to cough drops, cookies to candles, Beehive Alchemy offers a comprehensive introduction to incorporating the miracle of bees into everyday life.

Beehive Alchemy is a continuation of Petra Ahnert's best-selling Beeswax Alchemy. With this new book, beekeepers (and bee lovers) will learn about the benefits and attributes of beeswax, honey, propolis, and more alongside a full range of projects and techniques to process and harness the amazing gifts of bees. Inside, you'll find instructions to make Ahnert's award-winning hand-dipped birthday candles, the classic French dessert canele bordelais, and much more, including:

Alchemy for the Body
  • Liquid soap with honey
  • Beard balm
  • Olive and honey lotion
Alchemy of Light
  • Taper candles
  • Tea lights
  • Pillars
Alchemy for the Home
  • Furniture polish
  • Waxed cotton food wraps
  • Woodcutter incense
Alchemy in the Studio
  • Beeswax crayons
  • Encaustic
  • Batik
Alchemy in the Kitchen
  • Cookies and candies
  • Beverages
  • Fermentations
Whether you keep bees or just love them, Beehive Alchemy will become your go-to comprehensive guide for hive-to-home creations.

Beehive Alchemy: Projects and recipes using

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      Publisher Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
      Published 23 August 2018
      ISBN-13 9781631594915
      978-1631594915
      ISBN-10 1631594915
      Also in:
      Hobbies, Games & Quizzes Carving and modelling, moulding and casting Technology, Engineering & Agriculture Apiculture (beekeeping)

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      From crayons to cough drops, cookies to candles, Beehive Alchemy offers a comprehensive introduction to incorporating the miracle of bees into everyday life.

      Beehive Alchemy is a continuation of Petra Ahnert's best-selling Beeswax Alchemy. With this new book, beekeepers (and bee lovers) will learn about the benefits and attributes of beeswax, honey, propolis, and more alongside a full range of projects and techniques to process and harness the amazing gifts of bees. Inside, you'll find instructions to make Ahnert's award-winning hand-dipped birthday candles, the classic French dessert canele bordelais, and much more, including:

      Alchemy for the Body
      • Liquid soap with honey
      • Beard balm
      • Olive and honey lotion
      Alchemy of Light
      • Taper candles
      • Tea lights
      • Pillars
      Alchemy for the Home
      • Furniture polish
      • Waxed cotton food wraps
      • Woodcutter incense
      Alchemy in the Studio
      • Beeswax crayons
      • Encaustic
      • Batik
      Alchemy in the Kitchen
      • Cookies and candies
      • Beverages
      • Fermentations
      Whether you keep bees or just love them, Beehive Alchemy will become your go-to comprehensive guide for hive-to-home creations.

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