Did You Know?
The earliest trace of beeswax comes from the Anatolian Neolithic age. Initially practised by hunters of wild honey, the harvest of beeswax from domestic hives spread throughout the Mediterranean basin and the Middle East. This amazing natural product was one of the main ingredients used by the Egyptian embalmers. This was due to its hydrophobic and anti-bacterial properties. As well as the manufacture of candles, beeswax is an essential product in the waterproofing and preservation of many materials. These include wood, leather and even metal. Nowadays man benefits from its soothing anti-inflammatory properties and rich vitamin A content in the making of cosmetics such as creams, lotions, ointments and lipbalm.
Hive World supplies:
- wax foundation of all grades from thin to heavy for use in your frames.
- We supply all you need to make beautiful candles with our silicon candle moulds. This is a lovely way to use up any spare beeswax your busy bees produce.
Small Vintage Skep Candlemould
$24.87
Hive World supplies this rustic silicon candle mould to provide an ambient touch to your decor. The small Vintage Skep is a lovely addition to any candle collection.
Hand made of quality silicon rubber in Scotland, this mould will last you many years with careful handling.
Uses No 3 candlewick https://www.hiveworld.co.nz/product/candle-wick/
Square Honeycomb with Bees Candlemould
$100.87
For a chunky statement on your table or mantlepiece you can’t go past this square honeycomb candle mould with bees to add life to the scene.
Handmade in Scotland to ensure you many years of use if handled with care, this mould is made of silicon rubber.
Requires No 6 candlewick https://www.hiveworld.co.nz/product/candle-wick/
Table Candlemould with Bees
$117.39
An elegant table candle with bees to enhance your dining experience when celebrating your honey harvest!
This silicon rubber mould is handmade in Scotland and should last you many years if you treat it with respect.
Requires no 1A candle wick https://www.hiveworld.co.nz/product/candle-wick/
Twisted Table Candlemould
$129.57
Our twisted table candlemould will make you a beautiful classic candle to use in any situation.
20mm diameter and 200mm high to fit a basic candle holder including multi-stands.
Handmade from silicon rubber in Scotland, this candlemould will last for many years with careful handling.
Uses No. 1A candlewick.
Wax Foundation Medium Brood
$23.50 – $27.50
Beeswax medium brood foundation.
The all round general purpose grade for brood and honey. Made of pure New Zealand beeswax, this will make your bees hum as they get to work to draw out the comb.
Use with our Drilled Timber Kitset Frames or our ready-wired frames.
Price shown is for 10 sheets.
Wax melter – Bain-Marie
$56.52
The Hive World Wax Melting Pot / Bain Marie is a safe and simple way to melt down your beeswax for candle-making, wax spraying etc.
Fill the outer chamber with water and melt your beeswax on the stove. Safe to use on both ordinary and induction cooktops. You cannot overheat the wax with this pot. Easy to pour from.
Also useful for melting chocolate, making custards and lemon honey amongst other culinary delights!
Available in 1.5L capacity.
For the smaller 900ml pot see http://hiveworld.co.nz/product/wax-melting-pot/
