Beeswax sources???

codenamepaul

Where do you get it and what's the going rate?

rsnyder55

I live in a rural farming community in northern Kalifornia and call around to the apiaries. Price vary, sometimes is free, sometimes 4 to 8 dollars per pound.

There are several companies that sell online to those who want to make candles or as candles.

bpost

Dadant

coledigger4

Back when I was still making bullets I got beeswax at a sewing supply shop.

bentley47

Leather supply stores, too. Tandy Leather Co. - teacup sized blocks for treating sewing thread.

http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/home/department/2014-00.aspx?feature=Product_4

wpage

Its used in lip creme and boot waterproofing. Good stuff and getting harder to find...

jonk

Fleabay

grizzclaw

Try a trapping supply house.

Ambrose

My Dad was a beekeeper. As a kid, I used to go with him occasionaly when he bought supplies. Those supply places used to buy (and sell) beeswax. I'm sure there must still be places that supply beekeepers.

5mmgunguy

Only source of beeswax that I am aware of is from bees. I think you can buy honey in the honeycomb still. Take the honey out and eat it and now you can use the beeswax that is left.

grady mitchell

i have it listed here on the gb site noe for months bees wax / boric acid / pillow ticking / etc just go smart search under seller nick name shady grady i have all your cast type bullet needs

GWMENT

One very good source is any hardware store. Most, if not all, seal rings for the Porcelain Goddess (you know, that thing you sit on in the middle of the night)are made of beeswax.

GWMENT

rudyj

I bought mine at Hobby Lobby. Any hobby shop should have it.
rudyj

JimmyJack

Check at church. Some churches only use the best candles at the alter, and are bees wax. When they get too short they change them and i get my wax from them.

grandman

From a Bee [:D]

Alan Rushing

Who has the patience to wait on a bee to give you enough wax for much of anything?

It is best to have at least one hive!

Many of the bee keepers, especially those that are into harvesting much honey have a fair amount of beeswax that they take off with each hoeny harvest ... and that is generally all season long ... late wpring, summer and fall!

Just surf for honey bee keepers.