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My First Clean Wax Blocks from Melted Frames!

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On September 30th, I embarked on another exciting beekeeping milestone—melting down my first batch of wax from the frames using a steam wax melter. After the initial melting process, I decided to refine the wax further by re-melting it on the gas burner and allowing it to clarify over several days.

Today, I’m thrilled to share the result: two clean wax blocks, weighing around 1.1 kg in total! It’s amazing to see how something so raw and unrefined can be transformed into these beautiful, golden blocks of pure wax. The process was a bit labor-intensive, but totally worth it in the end.

These wax blocks will be perfect for making natural products like candles, lip balms, and maybe even beeswax wraps in the future. It’s another rewarding step on my beekeeping journey, and I’m excited to see what other projects this clean wax will inspire.

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My First Harvest of Homemade Honey!

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Today marked a truly special moment – I bottled honey for the first time, and what a sweet success it turned out to be! After carefully tending to my bees and giving them the time they needed to work their magic, I was finally able to reap the reward of their hard work.

The result? A total of 44 jars of pure, golden honey! There’s something incredibly rewarding about enjoying something so natural and unprocessed, knowing it came straight from the hive to the jar. It’s a feeling of connection with nature and the incredible teamwork of bees, who work tirelessly to produce such a precious treat.

Every jar holds the essence of the flowers my bees have visited, and I can’t wait to share this delicious, golden sweetness with friends and family.

For now, I’ll keep refining my beekeeping skills and look forward to future harvests. There’s always something new to learn in this fascinating world of beekeeping. Stay tuned for more honey adventures!