How To Cut Beeswax
By Caleb Dueck
Having fun with that knife yet? Don't worry, I found two much easier ways to cut beeswax.
One of the easiest ways to cut beeswax is the hammer method. Just freeze your block for 24 hours, wrap it in a few plastic bags, and hit it with a hammer a few times. Or, use a mallet and chisel if you want more square chunks.
What You'll Need...
Option 1: The Hammer Method
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Step 1
Put your beeswax block in a plastic bag and put it in the freezer. Keep your beeswax in the freezer for about 24 hours.
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Step 2
After about 24 hours, take it out of the freezer and wrap the block in a few more plastic bags. Take the bagged beeswax block and lay it outside on a hard, flat surface.
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Step 3
This is the fun part! Take your hammer and hammer the beeswax block. The beeswax chunks will break off like chards of glass, giving you nice easy chunks to work with.
Option 2: The Chisel Method
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Step 1
Same as the first option, put your block in a plastic bag. Keep it in the freezer for about 24 hours.
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Step 2
After about 24 hours, lay an old towel down on a hard, flat surface like concrete. Take the beeswax out of the freezer, and place it in the middle of your towel.
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Step 3
Place your chisel about two inches from the edge of the block (or however large you want your chunks). Take your mallet or hammer and softly tap the chisel until a chunk breaks off.
"Will the Freezer Damage the Beeswax?"
No! By nature, beeswax is waterproof. Once your chunks are brought back to room temperature, they may be a bit damp, but they'll still be ready to melt. If you're concerned, you can always take a paper towel and dry up the small amount of condensation. It's probably best to dry your beeswax chunks immediately if you live in a place where mold is an issue (shout out to my fellow Floridians 🏖️).
Voila. Beautiful Beeswax Chunks.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask me at caleb@sperryhoney.com, and I'll do my best to help. And if you're in the market for some pure beeswax, check out our blocks! We have hundreds of customers who have used our beeswax for candles, melts, food wraps, and more!