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Supply List for Painting and Waxing a Wooden Table
This is a supply list for everything used in this project:
Vintage Claw Foot Table
This vintage claw foot table is pretty old and not in the best condition. I suppose that’s to be expected. Let’s take a good look at its original condition when it came to me.
It has great details for sure. Looks at those legs and feet!
And it’s mahogany, from the markings my guess is the 1920s or 1930s, but I could be wrong. I’m sure there is someone hating me right now for painting this beauty, but it really is in need of work. So I will do my best to make it pretty.
Black Honeycomb: What to do With it?
When visions of honeycomb dance through your mind, you likely think of bright golden sheets of wax – not black honeycomb. While new beeswax is actually white, it doesn’t stay that way for long. In fact, if left in your colony for many seasons, you will have very dark comb.
It is only natural that your fresh honeycomb would not stay light with all those little feet tramping about. But, it is not only foot traffic that darkens this natural white wax made by honey bees.
FAQs
What is the primary cause of dark honeycomb?The left behind layers of pupal cocoons and trapped feces in the bottom of the wax cells contribute to dark honeycomb.
What is the black part of comb in my hive?The area of black honeycomb in your hive is most likely the brood nest. In this region, the colony is raising young and experiencing a high level of activity.
Bees do like the scent of dark comb. It is a good attractant to a swarm trap. I have found that given a choice, a queen bee often chooses new comb over old dark comb.
Can you eat dark honeycomb and dark capped honey?It should be safe to eat dark honeycomb that is dark in color only because of time in the hive. Personally, I would not consume black comb. Once the honey is extracted it should be okay. However, if you want to enjoy the fact that raw beeswax is edible pass up the dark comb, a lighter variety might taste better.
How long does it take comb to turn dark?The time required for beeswax to turn dark varies. Most beekeepers aim to replace their brood honeycomb every 4-5 years.
Will honey harvested from dark comb be darker in color?Not in general, but if a light variety of honey is stored in dark comb for a long time – some staining can occur.