Hello everyone,
My name is Wendy, and I've been reading your very interesting letters
regarding bee's for about a month.  I refuse to use the word "lurking" it
sounds evil, so let's just call me a shadow sitter.
 
I usually have nothing to add as I know absolutely nothing about
beekeeping, but I am learning, thanks to all your information.  My
primary interest now is in using beeswax in hand creams, lotions, soaps,
and home uses.
 
Paul had asked a short time ago about recipes, and I said to myself,
"Self! Now you can add something.  Carpe Diem!"
 
Here is a wood polish recipe which I must confess I haven't made, but it
is on the drawing board.  It came from a book entitled "Natural
Fragrances: Outdoor Scents For Indoor Uses" by Gail Duff (Storey
Communications, $14.95 if you are interested)
 
2 oz. beeswax, grated
2 oz. white wax granules
4 fl. oz. turpentine
60 sweet cicely seeds, finely chopped and crushed
 
Place ingredients in a bowl set in a pan half filled with water;  simmer
over low heat until waxes have melted.  Pour mixture into a jar.  When
cold, cover and let set for a week.  The seeds will sink to the bottom
and the turpentine smell will diminish.
 
I have more recipes, books and ideas.  If I can be of a help let me know.
 
 
I also manufacture and sell natural soaps, bath salts, shaving soaps in
mugs, and herb-related gift object if anyone is interested.I am also in
the market for high quality beeswax if anyone is in my area and would
have some to sell.
 
Hope this helps,
Wendy
Kernersville, NC
Sadie Scarecrow's Herbal Garden