Beehive Alchemy Projects and recipes using honey, beeswax, propolis, and pollen to make soap, candles, creams, salves, and more
, by Ahnert, PetraNote: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.
- ISBN: 9781631594915 | 1631594915
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 8/21/2018
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
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
- Taper candles
- Tea lights
- Pillars
- Furniture polish
- Waxed cotton food wraps
- Woodcutter incense
- Beeswax crayons
- Encaustic
- Batik
- Cookies and candies
- Beverages
- Fermentations