Beehive Alchemy

From crayons to cough drops, cookies to candles, Beehive Alchemy offers a comprehensive introduction to incorporating the miracle of bees into everyday life.

Beehive Alchemy 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,  Beehive Alchemy will become your go-to comprehensive guide for hive-to-home creations.