From crayons to cough drops, cookies to candles,
Beehive Alchemy
offers a comprehensive introduction to incorporating the miracle of bees into everyday life.
is a continuation of Petra Ahnert's best-selling
Beeswax Alchemy
. With this new book, beekeepers (and bee lovers) will learn about the benefits and attributes of beeswax, honey, propolis, and more alongside a full range of projects and techniques to process and harness the amazing gifts of bees. Inside, you'll find instructions to make Ahnert's award-winning hand-dipped birthday candles, the classic French dessert
canele bordelais,
and much more, including:
Alchemy for the Body
Liquid soap with honey
Beard balm
Olive and honey lotion
Alchemy of Light
Taper candles
Tea lights
Pillars
Alchemy for the Home
Furniture polish
Waxed cotton food wraps
Woodcutter incense
Alchemy in the Studio
Beeswax crayons
Encaustic
Batik
Alchemy in the Kitchen
Cookies and candies
Beverages
Fermentations
Whether you keep bees or just love them,
will become your go-to comprehensive guide for hive-to-home creations.