{"product_id":"spanish-beeswax-foundation-national-brood-pre-wired","title":"Spanish Beeswax Foundation Sheets 1kg - National Brood (For Pre-Wired Frames)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSpanish Beeswax Foundation Sheets – National Brood (1kg)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Spanish beeswax foundation sheets are manufactured from high-quality natural Spanish beeswax and are designed specifically for use in \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEuropean-style pre-wired National brood frames\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheets feature a well-defined embossed cell pattern to encourage rapid comb building and are ideal for both hobby and commercial beekeepers. Suitable for electric wax embedding, they provide a straightforward and reliable way to prepare frames ready for the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNatural Colour Variation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that \u003cstrong\u003eSpanish beeswax is naturally darker in colour\u003c\/strong\u003e than some other European waxes. The rich golden to dark amber appearance is a normal characteristic of the wax and reflects its natural origin, the floral sources visited by the bees and the way the wax has been processed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe darker colour is \u003cstrong\u003enot an indication of poor quality\u003c\/strong\u003e and does not affect bee acceptance or comb building. Bees readily draw out this foundation under suitable nectar flow and colony conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Our Spanish Beeswax Foundation?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufactured from natural Spanish beeswax.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrong, well-defined embossed cell pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent bee acceptance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for electric wax embedding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for hobby and commercial beekeepers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFits European-style pre-wired National brood frames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese foundation sheets are designed for use with \u003cstrong\u003eEuropean-style pre-wired assembled National brood frames\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuy pre-wired frames here now: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"National Assembled \u0026amp; Pre-Wired Wooden National Brood Frames\" href=\"https:\/\/gwenyngruffydd.co.uk\/collections\/frames-and-wax-foundation\/products\/pre-wired-national-brood-frames-10-pack-copy\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePre-Wired \u0026amp; Assembled Wooden frames. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are \u003cstrong\u003enot suitable\u003c\/strong\u003e for traditional British grooved top bar and grooved bottom bar frames (such as DN4 flat-pack frames), where wired foundation is normally required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSheet Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese sheets are intentionally manufactured slightly smaller than traditional British wired foundation. This allows the wax to be electrically embedded onto the frame wires, leaving a small expansion gap around the edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDon't have a wax Embedder Transformer?\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Wax Embedder Transformer\" href=\"https:\/\/gwenyngruffydd.co.uk\/products\/electric-wax-embedding-transformer?_pos=2\u0026amp;_psq=tran\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Order one now.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePack Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately \u003cstrong\u003e17 foundation sheets per 1kg\u003c\/strong\u003e (quantity may vary slightly due to the natural thickness of beeswax).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore flat in a cool, dry place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep out of direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid excessive heat, which may soften the wax.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf stored in a cold environment, allow the sheets to warm to room temperature before embedding to reduce the risk of cracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're preparing a handful of frames for your own apiary or hundreds of frames for the season ahead, these Spanish beeswax foundation sheets offer a dependable, natural foundation for your colonies to build beautiful brood comb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gwenyn Gruffydd Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48713041674472,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0487\/1949\/5317\/files\/National_Brood_Wax_Foundation_Sheets_1kg.jpg?v=1783508276","url":"https:\/\/gwenyngruffydd.co.uk\/products\/spanish-beeswax-foundation-national-brood-pre-wired","provider":"Gwenyn Gruffydd Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}