I’m gathering propolis.  Thinking of making a tincture of propolis.

Propolis from hive scrapings.

When it’s cold out And the bees are clustered, a beekeeper usually has some beeswax to preserve.  Here is the nice looking product of a wax melt on a fine sunny morning,

I’m thinking of making ~ 1-oz.  wax cakes. Perhaps also dipping some candles,  I do want to stock some of the beeswax product.  Suggestions welcome,