> I have been contacted by a gentleman who would like to buy some
> propolis.  I have been scraping a lot of boxes and the mixture I get
> is mostly wax and propolis.  My question is:  Is there any practical
> way of separating the propolis from these scrapings?
 
Place the mix into cold water.  Wax floats, propolis and dirt sink.
 
The propolis must be dried.
 
I did this years ago and sent samples to the buyer, was quoted a
price, sent the same material, and received 2/3 what they promised.
 
FWiW
 
Regards
 
Allen
 
W. Allen Dick, Beekeeper                                         VE6CFK
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