{"product_id":"pack-of-10-french-national-deep-beeswax-foundation-sheets-by-thomas-unwired-for-pre-wired-frames","title":"Pack of 10 French National Deep Beeswax Foundation Sheets by Thomas – Unwired for Pre-Wired Frames","description":"\u003cp\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\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\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\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\" title=\"Thomas Apiculture National Pre-wired deep Brood Frames\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThomas Apiculture Pre-Wired National Deep Brood Frames\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium French beeswax foundation sheets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned specifically for European-style pre-wired National brood frames\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNOT suitable for traditional grooved flat-pack National frames\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntentionally shorter for wire embedding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnwired foundation for electrical embedding onto frame wire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufactured by Thomas Apiculture in France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurified, sterilised and embossed in-house\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional cast wax manufacturing process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent bee acceptance and rapid drawing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePopular with professional bee farmers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for brood frames and cut comb honey\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Frame Compatibility Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese foundation sheets are designed ONLY for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅ European-style pre-assembled and pre-wired National brood frames\u003cbr\u003e✅ Frames designed for embedding foundation directly onto horizontal or vertical wire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese foundation sheets are NOT suitable for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e❌ Traditional British flat-pack National frames\u003cbr\u003e❌ Grooved top bars and side bars where foundation slides into the grooves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the sheets are purposely manufactured slightly shorter, they will not fit correctly in standard grooved frame setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease check your frame type carefully before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Are These Sheets Shorter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike traditional British foundation designed to slide into grooves, these sheets are specifically designed for wire embedding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\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\u003eWhy Choose Cast French Wax Foundation?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\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\u003eCompared to standard laminated foundation, cast wax foundation offers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent bee acceptance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaster comb drawing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore natural wax structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium comb honey potential\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany beekeepers report bees drawing this wax significantly faster than standard rolled foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEspecially popular for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrood frames\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong colony build-up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut comb honey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium comb production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Handling Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\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\u003eFor best results:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore at room temperature (20–25°C) before use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow wax to warm gently before embedding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle carefully during frame assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore dry and away from frost or direct sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA natural whitening or bloom may appear over time — this is completely normal with pure natural beeswax.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Unwired embossed beeswax foundation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrame compatibility: European-style pre-wired National Deep brood frames only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePack Size: 10 Sheets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturing method: Cast wax process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for electrical wire embedding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in France by Thomas Apiculture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEuropean-style assembled brood frames\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectrically embedded foundation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommercial and hobby beekeepers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast brood comb drawing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut comb honey production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium wax foundation setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\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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