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Beeswax : Methods of Extraction. 



[July, 



sum of money hitherto spent on its importation. Further, by saving 

 wax and having it made into comb foundation for his own use, 

 the bee-keeper will add considerably to the profits of the apiary ; 

 the cost of manufacture is trifling compared with the price that 

 has to be paid for the finished article. 



Beeswax is used commercially for the following purposes : — 



Comb foundation for bee hives. 

 Grafting wax for fruit trees. 

 Furniture and floor polish. 

 Waterproofing packing paper. 

 Boot polish and dubbing. 

 Candles for churches. 

 Plaster casting. 

 Cosmetics. 

 Salves. 



Stopping teeth and making mouth models. 



