Filtering beeswax cleans out the bits of debris and residue that come with raw wax, and you can do it at home with things you already own. The method is simple: melt the wax and strain it through fine mesh or cheesecloth. Here’s the step-by-step.
- Melt the beeswax in a double boiler, or in a glass jar set inside a pot of hot water.
- Once it’s fully melted, take it off the heat and let it cool slightly.
- Place a fine-mesh strainer or a piece of cheesecloth over a clean jar or silicone container.
- Pour the melted beeswax through the cheesecloth or strainer, using a spoon or spatula to help push it through if it’s slow.
- Let the filtered beeswax cool and solidify in the jar or container.
- Once it’s fully cooled and hardened, pop it out and use it however you like.
That covers the home method. There are more industrial options too, like a filter press or a centrifuge, but those are more complex and need specialized equipment, so they’re overkill for most people. And if you’d rather skip the process entirely, you can buy our all-natural beeswax and support a local colony while you’re at it.