Hadn't thought of a hot water bath to render wax. Then this second method is like a double boiler idea. Didn't know the water could be saved for the bees, either. Cool, Jason!
So far, this setup has left me with the cleanest wax on the first shot! It still took two times, and my friend Donna had a helpful comment on using a old t shirt instead of cheese cloth! Worked great! That made for some clean wax on the second time through!! Bees love anything with sugar! I recycle, so watching bees around my aluminium beer can collection is fun! It's like a tiny biker bar, they all go in the can looking for a drink, come out fighting over the last sip! LOL! (When I'm drinking my comments crack me up!!) (P.S. I'm drinking! LOL!) You guys take care!
That's a bunch of wax. I always wondered what all can be made from bees wax. I've herd of candles being made but that's about it. I'll have to research that because it seems really interesting. I'm sure that honey water will make your bees very happy. Almost looks like molasses lol.
Bees wax is in lots of craft projects, soaps, chap stick, salves, candles, then there is wood working. I have an old "Rolling block" rifle, I used wax to pour into the chamber to find the caliber of the old gun. It was/is a .43 Spanish round. Cost me $100 for 20 rounds...still ain't shot it!! LOL!!
New subscriber here. I'm in the beginning stages of making my own bullet lube and lube for my blackpowder guns. I'm definitely going to use your method because it looks to be the most simple out of all the ones I've seen, even though ill have to strain it several times. Is there anymore advice you could share with me on rendering wax?
Yes, use a old white t-shirt instead of cheese cloth and it will come out much cleaner. Bonus, cut the wax covered t-shirt up into small pieces after it cools and it is great firestarter!! Used a small piece to start a fire in my wood stove tonight!!
You might have less crud in the wax if you use more layers of cheesecloth (or use a finer-woven cheesecloth). Since you still have more waxcaps to go, why don't you experiment a bit? Try doubling the cheesecloth? Try using an old (100% cotton) t-shirt? It'll be interesting to see how they work!
@@HardWayFarms they also make shop rags (the red ones) you can bleach. You'll only use them for rendering, so you'll only get a few uses out of them. Lint free also works if you get real picky about it, but I always use a metal mesh hardware cloth before any of it to catch the big stuff so the wax is always running smoothly.
I watched another guy that used an old t-shirt one without holes in it he made a frame that was the right size for the t-shirt then stapled it the t-shirt on to it. Before adding the capping he would warm the oven with the tray or water & frame over it then when all was warm added scoop fulls of cappings the end of it was very if any mess on the wax. Plus you can pick up old t-shirts at a boot sale, charity shop etc for less than a dollar. plus you can ask friends, neighbours & family to save their old t-shirts. If it was me I would make my frame then buy wire mesh stample that to underside of the frame then the t-shirt on the otherside when the wax has cooled take the frame and with an other tray under the frame use a heat gun to warm up the mess so you can pull it a round the frame letting the last bit of wax drip out of the mess & then you can pull the mess off put in a dish leave for bees to clean up honey & wax or feed to hens they go wild for that stuff.
We made a large box. Painted it black inside and out. Put a window on top. Set it in the sun. We had a metal tray that the wax sat on. Put a container to catch the wax. Let the sun do the work. There was a place we sent the wax to that would send us foundation in return.
i would of done the first time through cheese cloth and paper towls... maybe a second brick set.with puttin wax on top as you have done, and the second one with just viva plain paper towls, as they are thicker. one go and get both cleanings... love the vid, thanks for the ideas
I tried doing this in my oven but some of the wax dripped onto the oven and now the oven is smoking when heated. How can I stop this. I've tried cleaning the oven but still smoking?? HELP :-)
Maria Keenan the advice I received was “never render wax in anything you plan to use for anything else” also wax is highly flammable. A house fire would not be a good thing. An old crock pot works well.
I'm gonna have to get the brass inserts to keep the wire from cutting into the wood, I'd bet that'll bring the sound right up! I see a dualling hive frame vid in our future!! Hahahaha!! That'd be fun!!
Nice video.... no wonder beeswax costs so much. Now when my son in law gets his bees, I'll know how to render the cappings. Thanks for showing us the process. Take care.
When I get finished I'll hook you up with some. It's great on wood! I used it to preserve my AR-15 Mag loader from Pops Quest, it turned out nice (I've got a vid on that)! I also used it on my standing workbench top, has been great on that to!!
It's funny, my wife rarely fusses about what I do in the kitchen? I guess it's cause I clean a lot? And honestly, I use the kitchen as much as, or more than her when I'm home! I love to cook!
Oh that's the trick, you cook! lol It all makes sense now. Since I don't cook, when ever I'm in the kitchen my wife knows I'm looking for a snack or I'm stealing one of her sharp knifes. (ha ha)
***** Now taking a knife from the kitchen to the shop would get me in trouble!! My wife does keep inventory of her dishes and utensils!! FOR REAL!! LOL!
The P.C term is not dirty, just clean challenged LOL. nice wax blocks, I use beeswax for my woodturning finishes, people love the honey smell of the projects as well :)
HardWayFarms it's great stuff, I use it on the wooden kitchen utensils I have made and with a fresh coat every couple months nothing soaks in or stains the wood.
Hadn't thought of a hot water bath to render wax. Then this second method is like a double boiler idea. Didn't know the water could be saved for the bees, either. Cool, Jason!
So far, this setup has left me with the cleanest wax on the first shot! It still took two times, and my friend Donna had a helpful comment on using a old t shirt instead of cheese cloth! Worked great! That made for some clean wax on the second time through!!
Bees love anything with sugar! I recycle, so watching bees around my aluminium beer can collection is fun! It's like a tiny biker bar, they all go in the can looking for a drink, come out fighting over the last sip! LOL!
(When I'm drinking my comments crack me up!!) (P.S. I'm drinking! LOL!) You guys take care!
That's a bunch of wax. I always wondered what all can be made from bees wax. I've herd of candles being made but that's about it. I'll have to research that because it seems really interesting. I'm sure that honey water will make your bees very happy. Almost looks like molasses lol.
Bees wax is in lots of craft projects, soaps, chap stick, salves, candles, then there is wood working.
I have an old "Rolling block" rifle, I used wax to pour into the chamber to find the caliber of the old gun. It was/is a .43 Spanish round. Cost me $100 for 20 rounds...still ain't shot it!! LOL!!
HardWayFarms That's really cool that there is so many uses for bees wax. Yeah I don't think I would be shooting that rifle much either lol.
New subscriber here. I'm in the beginning stages of making my own bullet lube and lube for my blackpowder guns. I'm definitely going to use your method because it looks to be the most simple out of all the ones I've seen, even though ill have to strain it several times. Is there anymore advice you could share with me on rendering wax?
Yes, use a old white t-shirt instead of cheese cloth and it will come out much cleaner. Bonus, cut the wax covered t-shirt up into small pieces after it cools and it is great firestarter!! Used a small piece to start a fire in my wood stove tonight!!
HardWayFarms thanks for the help
You might have less crud in the wax if you use more layers of cheesecloth (or use a finer-woven cheesecloth). Since you still have more waxcaps to go, why don't you experiment a bit? Try doubling the cheesecloth? Try using an old (100% cotton) t-shirt? It'll be interesting to see how they work!
You know, the t shirt is a great idea, I have bunches of old stained shirts I could sanitize for this!! New video!
Cool! Can't wait to see the results!
It'll be a couple of days, but I'm betting it'll work good!
@@HardWayFarms they also make shop rags (the red ones) you can bleach. You'll only use them for rendering, so you'll only get a few uses out of them. Lint free also works if you get real picky about it, but I always use a metal mesh hardware cloth before any of it to catch the big stuff so the wax is always running smoothly.
@@HardWayFarms BTW,I realize this video is close to 5 years old, but it came up in my recommendations. New subscriber.
Use paper towels instead of cheese clothe and you shouldn't need to do it twice
I watched another guy that used an old t-shirt one without holes in it he made a frame that was the right size for the t-shirt then stapled it the t-shirt on to it. Before adding the capping he would warm the oven with the tray or water & frame over it then when all was warm added scoop fulls of cappings the end of it was very if any mess on the wax. Plus you can pick up old t-shirts at a boot sale, charity shop etc for less than a dollar. plus you can ask friends, neighbours & family to save their old t-shirts. If it was me I would make my frame then buy wire mesh stample that to underside of the frame then the t-shirt on the otherside when the wax has cooled take the frame and with an other tray under the frame use a heat gun to warm up the mess so you can pull it a round the frame letting the last bit of wax drip out of the mess & then you can pull the mess off put in a dish leave for bees to clean up honey & wax or feed to hens they go wild for that stuff.
Great ideas! And yes, the girls love (hens & bees) love the leftovers!!
We made a large box. Painted it black inside and out. Put a window on top. Set it in the sun. We had a metal tray that the wax sat on. Put a container to catch the wax. Let the sun do the work. There was a place we sent the wax to that would send us foundation in return.
Interesting, I've heard of solar renderers. but not sending it off to be made into foundation. I'll have to research that!
I've kind of done the solar melting using a glass pot lid. On a larger scale something like a window sounds interesting.
You get out of breath very easily. I hope your ok. You seem like a nice guy. Go get your heart checked, please.
Paper towels work under the cheese cloth. One step.
They say TH-cam killed my hive and now TH-cam burned my house down!
LOL! True, one really should keep a close eye on this!
good idea about giving that to the bees.
i would of done the first time through cheese cloth and paper towls... maybe a second brick set.with puttin wax on top as you have done, and the second one with just viva plain paper towls, as they are thicker. one go and get both cleanings... love the vid, thanks for the ideas
Thanks for the suggestions! It's almost time to render caps again, I'll try this! Thanks!
I would love to see a vid of how it works... liked and subscribed
Thanks Sir
I really enjoyed this video. Your voice and speaking rhythm gives me a kind of Bob Ross vibe. Very relaxing!
I like happy bees and happy trees!! LOL! Thanks!! (I've always been a Bob Ross fan!)
HardWayFarms I was thinking the same thing. It definitely had a Bob Ross vibe. Very comforting
My oven is the same! Lol! very used!! Thanks for the video!
Kitchens are supposed to be used! Not looked at!! LOL! Have a great day!
I tried doing this in my oven but some of the wax dripped onto the oven and now the oven is smoking when heated. How can I stop this. I've tried cleaning the oven but still smoking?? HELP :-)
Maria Keenan the advice I received was “never render wax in anything you plan to use for anything else” also wax is highly flammable. A house fire would not be a good thing.
An old crock pot works well.
That was real cool. Is it also used on violin bows?
I think so, but not by me! I can't play a thing!
Lol. Build a solar wax melter. Trust me on this one.
lol I'd give it a try ! Enjoyed watching Jason ! you are a busy bee !
I'm gonna have to get the brass inserts to keep the wire from cutting into the wood, I'd bet that'll bring the sound right up!
I see a dualling hive frame vid in our future!!
Hahahaha!! That'd be fun!!
Nice video.... no wonder beeswax costs so much. Now when my son in law gets his bees, I'll know how to render the cappings. Thanks for showing us the process. Take care.
There are several ways to do it, but so far this has been the easiest for me!
good. And thanks for doing the hard research for the rest of us...lol.
That's a lot of wax, and I was surprised to see so much honey, too.
I'm not sure if it showed up in my voice, but the "honey tea" was more than I expected myself!!
Love it brother. Thanks for taking the time to show us. God Bless
Thanks buddy!
What do you set the oven to?
250
@@TennesseeMountainBees thanks brother!
id be interested in some of it as i hear its good to put on wood carving...you can send me a message if youd like.
When I get finished I'll hook you up with some. It's great on wood!
I used it to preserve my AR-15 Mag loader from Pops Quest, it turned out nice (I've got a vid on that)! I also used it on my standing workbench top, has been great on that to!!
cool, i read that i should mix it with mineral oil
SunsetBay Bonnie I'd have to research the mineral oil thing, a heat gun is what I use!
Use a paper towel next time, and you won't get any of that gunk in your wax
Thanks!!
And the remaining paper towels make the best smoker fuel starter!
That's an interesting process. If I tried using my wife's oven for that she'd have a fit!
It's funny, my wife rarely fusses about what I do in the kitchen? I guess it's cause I clean a lot? And honestly, I use the kitchen as much as, or more than her when I'm home! I love to cook!
Oh that's the trick, you cook! lol It all makes sense now. Since I don't cook, when ever I'm in the kitchen my wife knows I'm looking for a snack or I'm stealing one of her sharp knifes. (ha ha)
***** Now taking a knife from the kitchen to the shop would get me in trouble!! My wife does keep inventory of her dishes and utensils!! FOR REAL!! LOL!
The P.C term is not dirty, just clean challenged LOL. nice wax blocks, I use beeswax for my woodturning finishes, people love the honey smell of the projects as well :)
That tall workbench in my shop has beeswax melted into the top, most everything I spill, beads long enough for me to clean it up before it soaks in!
HardWayFarms it's great stuff, I use it on the wooden kitchen utensils I have made and with a fresh coat every couple months nothing soaks in or stains the wood.
woodturningjohn Never thought about that! Good idea!
Thanks for posting, very helpful. :)
Thanks! Glad to help!
You seem like such a sweet, funny man...enjoyed your video.
Might have a problem with the volume of that shirt you're wearing as well ;)
You saying my shirt is loud??! LOL!!
I seen a video on making foundation, I'll see if I can find it. very easy
Post a link if you can! That'd be cool!
It's the one under my first comment
Let me go to the spam, I may have to "approve" it?
Well crap, I just "bulk approved" a bunch of "spam" accidently?? LOL!! uggh!
This is cool! Thanks for posting! Very easy DIY!
do you market the wax?
Not yet. They sell it for $8 a pound, I should look into it! I do plan on staying in beekeeping!
HardWayFarms knowing its bees wax that is pure I would take 3 pounds if your interested