{"product_id":"national-deep-unwired-beeswax-foundation-1kg","title":"Thomas National Deep Beeswax Foundation Sheets 1kg – Unwired for Pre-Wired Frames","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"157\" data-end=\"319\"\u003ePremium quality embossed French beeswax foundation sheets designed specifically for European-style pre-assembled and pre-wired British National Deep brood frames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"451\"\u003e⚠️ Please Note: These foundation sheets are NOT suitable for traditional British flat-pack National frames with grooved side bars (for example, DN4 frames).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"681\"\u003eThese sheets are intentionally manufactured a few millimetres shorter along the sides and bottom edge because they are designed to be electrically embedded directly onto frame wire, rather than fed into grooves in the side bars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"818\"\u003eThey are ideal for European-style assembled and pre-wired National brood frames commonly used by commercial and progressive beekeepers, such as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gwenyngruffydd.co.uk\/collections\/frames-and-wax-foundation\/products\/pre-wired-national-brood-frames-10-pack-copy\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Thomas Apiculture National Pre-wired deep Brood Frames\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eThomas Apiculture Pre-Wired National Deep Brood Frames\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1iz91iu\" data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"841\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"1430\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ex1zdb\" data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"887\"\u003ePremium French beeswax foundation sheets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tm1jzq\" data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"964\"\u003eDesigned specifically for European-style pre-wired National brood frames\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19177kl\" data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"1031\"\u003eNOT suitable for traditional grooved flat-pack National frames\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fe0cp8\" data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1076\"\u003eIntentionally shorter for wire embedding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19413k1\" data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1140\"\u003eUnwired foundation for electrical embedding onto frame wire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tta2z4\" data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1188\"\u003eManufactured by Thomas Apiculture in France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1iqhqnv\" data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1235\"\u003ePurified, sterilised and embossed in-house\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pv1777\" data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1282\"\u003eTraditional cast wax manufacturing process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ivbowy\" data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003eExcellent bee acceptance and rapid drawing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lgknga\" data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1371\"\u003ePopular with professional bee farmers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"78jphv\" data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1417\"\u003eIdeal for brood frames and cut comb honey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"aqlw3w\" data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1430\"\u003e1kg pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1tu1527\" data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1482\"\u003eImportant Frame Compatibility Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1530\"\u003eThese foundation sheets are designed ONLY for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1675\"\u003e✅ European-style pre-assembled and pre-wired National brood frames\u003cbr data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1601\"\u003e✅ Frames designed for embedding foundation directly onto horizontal or vertical wire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1722\"\u003eThese foundation sheets are NOT suitable for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1724\" data-end=\"1849\"\u003e❌ Traditional British flat-pack National frames\u003cbr data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1774\"\u003e❌ Grooved top bars and side bars where foundation slides into the grooves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1851\" data-end=\"1976\"\u003eBecause the sheets are purposely manufactured slightly shorter, they will not fit correctly in standard grooved frame setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"2033\"\u003ePlease check your frame type carefully before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1yrh9tr\" data-start=\"2040\" data-end=\"2073\"\u003eWhy Are These Sheets Shorter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2075\" data-end=\"2203\"\u003eUnlike traditional British foundation designed to slide into grooves, these sheets are specifically designed for wire embedding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2205\" data-end=\"2372\"\u003eThe slightly reduced dimensions allow the wax to sit neatly within the frame while being electrically embedded directly onto tensioned frame wire using a wax embedder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2374\" data-end=\"2529\"\u003eThis style of setup is widely used across Europe and is especially popular among commercial beekeepers for faster frame assembly and improved comb drawing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1twqm52\" data-start=\"2536\" data-end=\"2578\"\u003eWhy Choose Cast French Wax Foundation?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2580\" data-end=\"2725\"\u003eManufactured by Thomas Apiculture in France, this foundation is purified, sterilised, and embossed in-house using a traditional cast wax process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2727\" data-end=\"2797\"\u003eCompared to standard laminated foundation, cast wax foundation offers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2799\" data-end=\"2915\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5s5mdj\" data-start=\"2799\" data-end=\"2827\"\u003eExcellent bee acceptance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jdfz7g\" data-start=\"2828\" data-end=\"2851\"\u003eFaster comb drawing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ykllav\" data-start=\"2852\" data-end=\"2882\"\u003eMore natural wax structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ahntjp\" data-start=\"2883\" data-end=\"2915\"\u003ePremium comb honey potential\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2917\" data-end=\"3015\"\u003eMany beekeepers report bees drawing this wax significantly faster than standard rolled foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3017\" data-end=\"3040\"\u003eEspecially popular for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3042\" data-end=\"3132\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1t7rhde\" data-start=\"3042\" data-end=\"3058\"\u003eBrood frames\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19bim3h\" data-start=\"3059\" data-end=\"3085\"\u003eStrong colony build-up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1g4ud8c\" data-start=\"3086\" data-end=\"3104\"\u003eCut comb honey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"y3gbzn\" data-start=\"3105\" data-end=\"3132\"\u003ePremium comb production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"jrj96r\" data-start=\"3139\" data-end=\"3173\"\u003eImportant Handling Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3175\" data-end=\"3325\"\u003eDue to the natural cast manufacturing process, this wax foundation is more brittle than standard laminated foundation and should be handled carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3327\" data-end=\"3344\"\u003eFor best results:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3346\" data-end=\"3538\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wdv8a7\" data-start=\"3346\" data-end=\"3396\"\u003eStore at room temperature (20–25°C) before use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"62aos6\" data-start=\"3397\" data-end=\"3442\"\u003eAllow wax to warm gently before embedding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ki4wvx\" data-start=\"3443\" data-end=\"3485\"\u003eHandle carefully during frame assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"q89hxt\" data-start=\"3486\" data-end=\"3538\"\u003eStore dry and away from frost or direct sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3540\" data-end=\"3644\"\u003eA natural whitening or bloom may appear over time — this is completely normal with pure natural beeswax.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1yl5694\" data-start=\"3651\" data-end=\"3669\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3671\" data-end=\"3945\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17jjugc\" data-start=\"3671\" data-end=\"3716\"\u003eType: Unwired embossed beeswax foundation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"e67my7\" data-start=\"3717\" data-end=\"3798\"\u003eFrame compatibility: European-style pre-wired National Deep brood frames only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dn5792\" data-start=\"3799\" data-end=\"3819\"\u003eWeight: 1kg pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"30ev71\" data-start=\"3820\" data-end=\"3862\"\u003eManufacturing method: Cast wax process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"sjnanc\" data-start=\"3863\" data-end=\"3905\"\u003eDesigned for electrical wire embedding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wckjgc\" data-start=\"3906\" data-end=\"3945\"\u003eMade in France by Thomas Apiculture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1qmgibc\" data-start=\"3952\" data-end=\"3965\"\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3967\" data-end=\"4173\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1a6gm7t\" data-start=\"3967\" data-end=\"4008\"\u003eEuropean-style assembled brood frames\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1td9e1i\" data-start=\"4009\" data-end=\"4045\"\u003eElectrically embedded foundation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1w4lpjw\" data-start=\"4046\" data-end=\"4081\"\u003eCommercial and hobby beekeepers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"palbfj\" data-start=\"4082\" data-end=\"4109\"\u003eFast brood comb drawing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"148p7b3\" data-start=\"4110\" data-end=\"4139\"\u003eCut comb honey production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ch8ole\" data-start=\"4140\" data-end=\"4173\"\u003ePremium wax foundation setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4180\" data-end=\"4382\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eTrusted by professional beekeepers across Europe, Thomas French beeswax foundation offers outstanding bee acceptance, premium wax quality, and excellent performance for pre-wired embedded frame systems.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thomas Apiculture","offers":[{"title":"Default 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