I had a similar mold purchased from Amazon years ago and noticed to get a nice sheet of foundation you need a considerable amount of wax. I have switched over to using BetterComb its much easier and more convienent. Its great when catching a swarm or when you're first starting out with no built comb to get the bees a head start on building out frames.
Hi there! We tried using a spray release on the mold and it didn't make much of a difference. In our experience, the good release of the foundation was related to timing. Removing the foundation from the mold while everything is still warm and flexible is the way to go!
Its better to dip your mold in water with a few drops of dish soap in it before applying the wax, I have found a ladel is the best tool, I just half fill my ladel and pour a little wax so it runs to 1/5th of the length and then slowly lay the top down, this will push the wax along the mold and with very little overspill, because you have wet the mold with soapy water this acts as a release agent and the sheet will be able to be removed with zero tearout.If it does tear out you are applying too much wax. Another good technique to remove the wax is to lift the silicone edge and roll it underneath itself and then holding both sides push it forward so the roll extends, the wax will release as you push the mold forward.
Hi there! The cells give bees a "template" on which to build out their comb. If you just gave them a blank sheet of beeswax, they would likely go rogue and build comb in all directions, making your job messier when you inspect the hive.
There’s a little problem… “diamonds “on both sides are not symmetric 😢bees will spend more time and effort to fix it, then make their own foundation… It’s much better to apply wax with roller on each sheet..
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I had a similar mold purchased from Amazon years ago and noticed to get a nice sheet of foundation you need a considerable amount of wax. I have switched over to using BetterComb its much easier and more convienent. Its great when catching a swarm or when you're first starting out with no built comb to get the bees a head start on building out frames.
We love to hear it, JP. We're big fans of BetterComb ourselves!
Seems like good way to make your own foundation for cut comb. What about spraying your mold with a "nonstick" spray I see some use in candle making.
Hi there! We tried using a spray release on the mold and it didn't make much of a difference. In our experience, the good release of the foundation was related to timing. Removing the foundation from the mold while everything is still warm and flexible is the way to go!
Use a washing up liquid spray works better
a regular pouring pot works fine,its so hot,you can simply lay over the top ,and run a doughroller over for a more even thickness
Nice video. I bought one of this, but i really need to improve my techniques.
It took us a little bit of time to figure it out as well. You can do it!
Its better to dip your mold in water with a few drops of dish soap in it before applying the wax, I have found a ladel is the best tool, I just half fill my ladel and pour a little wax so it runs to 1/5th of the length and then slowly lay the top down, this will push the wax along the mold and with very little overspill, because you have wet the mold with soapy water this acts as a release agent and the sheet will be able to be removed with zero tearout.If it does tear out you are applying too much wax.
Another good technique to remove the wax is to lift the silicone edge and roll it underneath itself and then holding both sides push it forward so the roll extends, the wax will release as you push the mold forward.
Great demo and excellent tips--thanks!
Where can i bay the multi?
Where did you get that grey thing you’re spilling wax on
That's actually the lid to one of our plastic uncapping tanks: www.betterbee.com/uncapping-tools-and-equipment/uctcover-uncapping-tank-cover.asp
I had a problem with the foundation sticking to the embedding board after I used the embedding tool. Any advice on how to prevent that?
One of our beekeepers ran into the same problem! Wax paper on the board helps prevent it.
I’ve seen water used to help with releasing.
How much does a natural sheet weigh?
Could you demonstrate the speed at which this can be done? It looks like fun, but it also looks like it takes a whole lot of time per foundation.
Potter tip ….. maybe use a brayer/small roller to thin the edges. Following video to help me with rolling my own candles 💛🐝
sell the roller press its an old art from silicone. Might be able to produce it on 3D printing
Hey can you sell this mould
We do! Check the video's description for the link 😊
Does it need to cells in it >> What about a flat sheet?
Hi there! The cells give bees a "template" on which to build out their comb. If you just gave them a blank sheet of beeswax, they would likely go rogue and build comb in all directions, making your job messier when you inspect the hive.
staple gun works well too
use a pizza cutter wheel
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Uneven, slow and messy. Never like this but thank you for showing.
There’s a little problem… “diamonds “on both sides are not symmetric 😢bees will spend more time and effort to fix it, then make their own foundation…
It’s much better to apply wax with roller on each sheet..
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