pbFeaturing over 40 DIY projects that illustrate how to transform one of the world's most natural ingredients into tangible creations, iBeeswax Alchemy iis the perfect amalgamation of recipe craft book and beekeepers' guide.b p Considered the miracle of the beehive and used by humans for 8,000 years, beeswax remains a vital ingredient to society and is still used as the foundation for many household products in the twenty-first century. Learn from apiarist and entrepreneur Petra Ahnert about the bhistory of beeswaxb, as well as tips and techniques on bhow to mold it into beautiful, reusable creationsb. p An introduction details the different ways in which beeswax has been used throughout history, as well as the products that contain it today. You'll also find an explanation of the different types of beeswax, as well as binsider tips on working with beeswaxb, followed by bstep-by-step instructionsb for making bcandlesb, bbalmsb, bsalvesb, bcreamsb, bscrubsb, bsoapsb, bornamentsb, bartb,