Hi Allen, 1.) In the first case, let's assume that the object is to save as much of the wax in as clean a form as possible, but that any honey is going to be lost. reply:you cut out all the good comb honey and You can cook it down in a double boiler low flame to start with. Bring the temp up slowly and you won't burn the honey. The wax will rise and the honey will fall. Have a Blessed Day Bob Butcher Tucson Az.