If you are a bee keeper and
your hive is essentially very healthy then you might have noticed that there is
a lot of wax often left unused after the harvesting. Instead of letting this
wax go to waste you can become creative with it and do some wax sculpting. Most
of the sculptures you make you probably will not find anywhere else and if you
do then it probably will not be all that affordable. So go ahead and try this
exciting hobby of wax craft and you will be on your way to reaping numerous
benefits that are rare to find.
You probably already have the
main tools needed to venture into the world of wax craft. If you do not then it
will be best to find a really reliable wax store around you where you can
purchase some of these essential tools. For starters, of course the most basic
thing that you need is a healthy bee hive. The bees need to be healthy in order
for a lot of wax to come out as the by product. You might need a lot of bees
wax because most of the projects that are carried out in wax craft require a
lot of wax. The more wax you have, the better for you because now they will be
nothing to hinder you from fully exploring your creativity on the project you
choose to undertake.
The next thing that you must
have in order to successfully carry out the different projects in wax craft are
the hive tools which you probably already have too. Most bee farmers that are
serious about the economic activity usually put these tools in a certain
special bag just for the hive. You will need these tools to harvest wax from
the bee hive. If by any chance you happen not to have these tools then you can
easily get them online at affordable prices. There are many websites in the
Internet that have exactly what you are looking for.
Number three on this list of
items that you require for the harvesting bees wax to use for making crafts is
a small wax pot. Obviously, the use for this small pot is to provide a storage
space for the wax you have extracted from the bee hive. The raw bees wax will need
to rest for some time in the pot in order for the wax to be ready to be used
for making sculptures among other crafts.
The wax pot is also an
important part of this whole experience. You will be mindful not to confuse the
wax pot and the small wax pot as the two are very different. In order for you
to be able to use your small wax pot successfully, you need to be able to place
it near a wax pot and a source of heat. The source of heat can vary from one
home to another.
The sources of heat can and do include an oven
or an open fire. You are allowed to choose whatever source of heat that is
suitable for you and you feel most comfortable with. If you are a beginner in
the crafts industry then it is probably best to use the oven as you are able to
control the amount of heat and you will be less prone to confusion and becoming
overwhelmed.
Last but not least you will
need some dipping sticks. If you have never had these sticks then it is time to
get yourself some if you are thinking of taking wax craft as a serious
activity. The sticks are actually the crafting tools you will require in order
to mould the ready bees wax into the sculpture that you desire. You can use the
sticks to make different patterns and designs on your crafts. You should
probably carry out wax crafting in a tool or work shed although this is not
entirely necessary. However, it will be a good idea to have your own space
where you can be as messy as you want without worrying about constantly
cleaning up. 
You can check online for some
great ideas. In the internet, there are many wax crafters who write blogs on
the items they have crafted using wax. There are also several guides to that
effect. One of these essential items that also serve as a form of decoration is
the candle. You can make several types of candles when you are carrying out wax
crafting.
These candles can be very
useful when the power is out or if you enjoy candle light. Candle light
provides a beautiful ambience especially when they are creatively crafted. They
can put that extra touch on a romantic dinner. If you get really good at making
the candles you can sell them if you sense that they are very unique and
someone can pay top dollar for them.
If you are bored at home and
are looking for the perfect hobby that costs very little and is almost effortless
then wax craft is for you. Many people do not know this but wax can be used to
make various decorations as well as essential items for the house. Other items
apart from candles that you can make include wax masks, a wax skull for
Halloween or even a sculpture of yourself or a loved one.
Writer - Sandeep Jain
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