Make Your Own Foundation Using this Silicone Foundation Mold

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Got extra comb and wax laying around but don't want to make candles or cosmetics? Consider making your own wax foundation! Watch as we walk through the process of using the mold to make the foundation all the way through embedding your foundation in wired frames. We also include our mistakes made during process so you can try to avoid them when you begin making your own foundation.
Foundation made by large suppliers has wax from hundreds of beekeepers in it, and who knows what sort of chemicals they used (or overused) in their hives? Wax from your honey harvest cappings should have no chemicals at all!
Products featured in this video:
Silicone Foundation Mold: www.betterbee....
Embedding Board: www.betterbee....
Wire Embedder Wheel: www.betterbee....
Wired Deep Frame: www.betterbee....
Electric Embedding Device: www.betterbee....

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@AndrewAHayes Месяц назад

Its better to dip your mold in water with a few drops of dish soap in it before applying the wax, I have found a ladel is the best tool, I just half fill my ladel and pour a little wax so it runs to 1/5th of the length and then slowly lay the top down, this will push the wax along the mold and with very little overspill, because you have wet the mold with soapy water this acts as a release agent and the sheet will be able to be removed with zero tearout.If it does tear out you are applying too much wax. Another good technique to remove the wax is to lift the silicone edge and roll it underneath itself and then holding both sides push it forward so the roll extends, the wax will release as you push the mold forward.

@sonofthunder. Год назад

a regular pouring pot works fine,its so hot,you can simply lay over the top ,and run a doughroller over for a more even thickness

@dawndominick2833 Год назад

Great demo and excellent tips--thanks!

@jpthedelawarebeeman7887 7 месяцев назад

I had a similar mold purchased from Amazon years ago and noticed to get a nice sheet of foundation you need a considerable amount of wax. I have switched over to using BetterComb its much easier and more convienent. Its great when catching a swarm or when you're first starting out with no built comb to get the bees a head start on building out frames.

@betterbee1979 7 месяцев назад

We love to hear it, JP. We're big fans of BetterComb ourselves!

@dcsblessedbees Год назад

Seems like good way to make your own foundation for cut comb. What about spraying your mold with a "nonstick" spray I see some use in candle making.

@betterbee1979 Год назад

Hi there! We tried using a spray release on the mold and it didn't make much of a difference. In our experience, the good release of the foundation was related to timing. Removing the foundation from the mold while everything is still warm and flexible is the way to go!

@Handmadebygas Год назад

Potter tip ….. maybe use a brayer/small roller to thin the edges. Following video to help me with rolling my own candles 💛🐝

@Mosnand Год назад

Nice video. I bought one of this, but i really need to improve my techniques.

@betterbee1979 Год назад

It took us a little bit of time to figure it out as well. You can do it!

@beeawesome7140 Год назад

Could you demonstrate the speed at which this can be done? It looks like fun, but it also looks like it takes a whole lot of time per foundation.

@tomahawkmissile241 Год назад

sell the roller press its an old art from silicone. Might be able to produce it on 3D printing

@ridingvenus Год назад

I’ve seen water used to help with releasing. How much does a natural sheet weigh?

@LoneWolf0568 Год назад

I had a problem with the foundation sticking to the embedding board after I used the embedding tool. Any advice on how to prevent that?

@betterbee1979 Год назад

One of our beekeepers ran into the same problem! Wax paper on the board helps prevent it.

@vikchem 8 месяцев назад

There is no need to insert foundation into the grooves. In 20 years of experience, I have never seen bees not solve this problem themselves. But in the frames with Hungarian artificial combs that purchased from you, the bees sometimes cut out the lower part.

@sonofthunder. Год назад

staple gun works well too

@shanefuller8907 7 месяцев назад

Does it need to cells in it >> What about a flat sheet?

@betterbee1979 7 месяцев назад

Hi there! The cells give bees a "template" on which to build out their comb. If you just gave them a blank sheet of beeswax, they would likely go rogue and build comb in all directions, making your job messier when you inspect the hive.

@shivaprasadhegde2509 Год назад

Hey can you sell this mould

@betterbee1979 Год назад

We do! Check the video's description for the link 😊

@sonofthunder. Год назад

use a pizza cutter wheel

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@miroslawbajena5951 Год назад

There’s a little problem… “diamonds “on both sides are not symmetric 😢bees will spend more time and effort to fix it, then make their own foundation… It’s much better to apply wax with roller on each sheet..