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Livestock => Bees & Beekeeping => Topic started by: unicornleather on January 16, 2015, 12:29:17 pm

Title: Do any of you sell your wax?
Post by: unicornleather on January 16, 2015, 12:29:17 pm
If so, how much?
You can PM me if you prefer.
Oz
Title: Re: Do any of you sell your wax?
Post by: ladyK on January 17, 2015, 09:56:25 am
What kind of quality are you looking for?
I got some that I cleaned recently, but I left it hanging around out for too long before doing that so it's 'bleached' a bit by light exposure (more cream than deep yellow) and has lost its honey smell. Still nice clean pure beeswax though.
Title: Re: Do any of you sell your wax?
Post by: unicornleather on January 17, 2015, 01:01:46 pm
Quote from: ladyK on January 17, 2015, 09:56:25 am
What kind of quality are you looking for?
I got some that I cleaned recently, but I left it hanging around out for too long before doing that so it's 'bleached' a bit by light exposure (more cream than deep yellow) and has lost its honey smell. Still nice clean pure beeswax though.

It doesn't have to be top grade, it's the properties I need it for not it's appearance as I blend it with several other things to make leather conditioner. I am just putting the feelers out to see what prices people charge, my usual source is drying up as her bees got a disease so she's giving up I believe. I have even considered learning and keeping bees myself if I can find a suitable environment for them.
How much wax have you got and what price are you looking for?
China is one option but minimum order is a TON!
I have asked another company that deals in beeswax too, waiting for them to get back to me.
I am just exploring my options really at the moment.I still have a fair amount left, been cleaning and refining some I was given, that will last me for a while yet, Oz
Title: Re: Do any of you sell your wax?
Post by: HesterF on January 17, 2015, 02:09:42 pm
I have used mine but it did occur to me it's probably cheaper to buy the foundation sheets from a beekeeper supplier than pay me for my time to clean and mould it. You'll get an idea of prices from Thornes or other on-line suppliers but they're quite reasonable. Certainly if you're not fussed about provenance I imagine it'll do you well - a friend who uses wax for candles gets it that way.

H
Title: Re: Do any of you sell your wax?
Post by: unicornleather on January 17, 2015, 03:37:58 pm
Quote from: HesterF on January 17, 2015, 02:09:42 pm
I have used mine but it did occur to me it's probably cheaper to buy the foundation sheets from a beekeeper supplier than pay me for my time to clean and mould it. You'll get an idea of prices from Thornes or other on-line suppliers but they're quite reasonable. Certainly if you're not fussed about provenance I imagine it'll do you well - a friend who uses wax for candles gets it that way.

H

Thank you  :)
Title: Re: Do any of you sell your wax?
Post by: unicornleather on January 17, 2015, 03:43:20 pm
Just looked at Thornes I can get cheaper, a lot cheaper. I am aiming at commercial suppliers to the trade so to speak, not ordinary retailers but thanks again for your reply.
 Oz :)
Title: Re: Do any of you sell your wax?
Post by: HesterF on January 17, 2015, 11:45:32 pm
Ah, in that case I'd not be able to afford to sell to you! By the time you've done everything by hand, you can't undercut the big boys! Hope you can find something....
Title: Re: Do any of you sell your wax?
Post by: unicornleather on January 18, 2015, 08:44:28 am
Quote from: HesterF on January 17, 2015, 11:45:32 pm
Ah, in that case I'd not be able to afford to sell to you! By the time you've done everything by hand, you can't undercut the big boys! Hope you can find something....

Thanks, just got a quote for 25kg from a supplier which isn't too bad so may go with them :)