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Hi I've 20kgs of wax cappings to sell, it's not been rendered but has been washed, where's the best place to sell it?
render it down into blocks . Maisemores do the best wax trade I have foundHi I've 20kgs of wax cappings to sell, it's not been rendered but has been washed, where's the best place to sell it?
So will IGosh JBM
Only just noticed that you're now a Super Moderator! I'll have to mind my P&Qs....
Oh I’m sure he won’t be able to resist the odd one now and againShame, I will miss your occasional saucy double entendres
I was thinking I might get more money for it if I sell it to a candle makerrender it down into blocks . Maisemores do the best wax trade I have found
A local beekeeper to me, sells 1oz blocks for £1.00. Apparently people buy it to make wax cloths.I was thinking I might get more money for it if I sell it to a candle maker
or one of these wax wrap makers - they will still expect it to be rendered and filtered though.I was thinking I might get more money for it if I sell it to a candle maker
I will render it down and see what's left I've received an email from someone who makes wax wraps and candles but I'm not sure how much she will pay.or one of these wax wrap makers - they will still expect it to be rendered and filtered though.
Yoy may think it's pristine and virginally clean but when you melt it, you will be surprised at the amount of slumbum you're left with.
I know a bee farmer in the marches who gets nagged and nagged to sell cappings wax for wax wraps, so to disccourage them he set a price of £14.00 a pound - and they keep coming back for more.I will render it down and see what's left I've received an email from someone who makes wax wraps and candles but I'm not sure how much she will pay.
I might end up keeping it and either making some foundation or perhaps make some scented candles as presents for Christmas.
Forward his detailsI know a bee farmer in the marches who gets nagged and nagged to sell cappings wax for wax wraps, so to disccourage them he set a price of £14.00 a pound - and they keep coming back for more.
Ooooh Errr!Gosh JBM
Only just noticed that you're now a Super Moderator! I'll have to mind my P&Qs....
Ideally melt it down to cakes (I use a Burco boiler) then sell it or trade it in return for wax foundation with one of the beekeeping suppliers. I got a good deal at Thorne's stand at Bee Tradex on March 13 - the same w/e as the Cheltenham Races where I believe several racegoers caught the Covid. Beekeepers could have been decimated....
Let's hope things are better next year
Filtration.Seen you post about wax rendering using a Burco. I have a very old Burco Boiler circa 1950 vintage and have used it for rendering wax but the stuff I got out was rubbish. I have another 3-4 kg of cleaned wax that is ready for rendering. So what is your secret please, boiler temp etc. A pal suggested putting all the wax in a bag and sinking it with a brick at 60C and then cooling it until the wax solidifies.
Filtration? How?Filtration.
Mine I've been collecting for the last two seasons Steve, have you ever made any foundation out of it..I must have about 20 kilos of rendered cappings wax.
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