All about beeswax; its history, production, adulteration, and commercial value. With 17 plates and 37 figures. Contents: Historical -- The Production of Beeswax -- Wax Rendering -- Beeswax in Commerce -- Refining and Bleaching Wax -- Adulteration of Wax -- Manufacture of Comb-Foundation -- Colouring Wax -- Wax Candles and Tapers -- Manufacture of Wax Flowers, Fruits, and Figures -- Technical Uses of Wax.
- | Author: T. W. Cowan
- | Publisher: Lulu.com
- | Publication Date: Aug 07, 2008
- | Number of Pages: 196 pages
- | Binding: Hardback or Cased Book
- | ISBN-10: 143575588X
- | ISBN-13: 9781435755888
- Author:
- T. W. Cowan
- Publisher:
- Lulu.com
- Publication Date:
- Aug 07, 2008
- Number of pages:
- 196 pages
- Binding:
- Hardback or Cased Book
- ISBN-10:
- 143575588X
- ISBN-13:
- 9781435755888