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Refining Beeswax and a Snapshot on Candle Making

  • 30 Oct 2022
  • 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  • DPIRD Lecture Theatrette, Baron-Hay Court, Bentley
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Refining Beeswax and A Snapshot on Candle Making

Presenters: Rupert and Kim Phillips

Beekeepers and Owners of House of Honey


Learn the basics about the origins, production & properties of beeswax

Venue: DPIRD Lecture Theatrette, Baron-Hay Court, Bentley

Time: 9:30am - 11:30am

Date: Sunday, 30 October 2022

$50 per person

Morning tea will be provided

The workshop will cover the following topics:

  • The journey of wax from the hive to the block form
  • What can you use beeswax for?
  • What makes a good wax and why is WA beeswax so good?
  • Pesticides and implications
  • How to refine and store beeswax
  • Beeswax for candle making
  • Equipment and starting out
  • Wick, molds and how to source 
  • Examples of molds, wicks, candles and wax meters
  • Take home a beeswax rolled candle and a booklet on beeswax candle making


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