Beehive Alchemy
Projects and recipes using honey, beeswax, propolis, and pollen to make soap, candles, creams, salves, and more
Petra Ahnert
- 160 Seiten
- English
- PDF
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Beehive Alchemy
Projects and recipes using honey, beeswax, propolis, and pollen to make soap, candles, creams, salves, and more
Petra Ahnert
Über dieses Buch
From crayons to cough drops, cookies to candles, Beehive Alchemy offers a comprehensive introduction toincorporating the miracle of bees into everyday life. Beehive Alchemy is acontinuation 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.