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How To Burn in a Beeswax Finish on a Steel Table

Learn how to burn in a beeswax finish on a steel table using a hand torch. The steel work table will be used outside and the beeswax finish acts as a nice rust-inhibitor and it looks really nice.  I use the Bernzomatic TS 8000 torch for this project....

Make a Solar Wax Melter for Beeswax

Learn how to make a solar wax melter to melt beeswax that was comes from the beehive.   The wax will be used to make encaustic paint for my art projects and I might also use the melted beeswax to make wood finishing oils for furniture.   Learn all the tools and tips...

Shade & Water For the Bees

It’s been really hot and dry in NJ this spring and the bees need some shade and extra water.  Here’s an idea that should work...

Putting New Bees in Top Bar Beehive

The new bees arrived today (March 25th)…a little early,  given the cold weather and not really ready for them yet, but here’s a video on putting the bees into the new Top Bar hives that were just built.  If all goes well and they make it through the next...