Beeswax Foundation sheets -100% Pure Australian Bees Wax - Ideal Size
⚠️ Please check your hive size before ordering. Ideal size (136mm tall) is smaller than the more commonly used Full Depth size.
Ideal size beeswax foundation sheets for smaller Langstroth wired timber frames. 100% pure Australian beeswax at approximately 46 grams per sheet, sold in bulk packs of 20 up to 100. Ideal size frames are approximately 40% smaller than Full Depth — lighter to lift, easier on the back, and often used for cut comb honey.
About the wax
All our beeswax foundation is 100% pure Australian beeswax, supplied by Tobin EC & Sons in NSW. No blended imports, no paraffin cut, no bleached wax. Just clean Aussie beeswax with the natural honey-comb scent bees recognise.
Which size do I need?
- Full Depth — the standard Langstroth size, fits full-depth wired timber frames. Best all-round for honey production.
- WSP — 3/4 depth, in-between size. Fits WSP wired timber frames.
- Ideal (you are here) — the smallest common size (approximately 40% smaller than Full Depth). Lighter frames, easier on the back, often used for cut comb honey.
Not sure? Check your hive box height before ordering.
Specifications
- Material: 100% pure Australian beeswax
- Approximately 46g per sheet
- Fits Ideal size (136mm height) Langstroth frames
- Embossed cell pattern for faster comb-building
- Sold in bulk packs (see variants above)
How to install
Sit each sheet into your Ideal size wired timber frame and embed the wire using an electric embedder or a manual embedder wheel. The wax softens around the wires and locks in place. Bees draw comb from the embossed cell pattern faster than starting from scratch.
Shipping restriction — WA & Kangaroo Island
Beeswax foundation cannot be shipped to Western Australia or Kangaroo Island due to Australian quarantine rules. All other AU states and territories fine.
Frequently asked questions
Why Australian beeswax? Imported beeswax often carries residual pesticides and antibiotics from foreign apiaries. Australian beeswax is one of the cleanest in the world thanks to our biosecurity standards.
Do I need to embed the foundation into the wire? Yes. Unembedded foundation sags in warm weather and bees will build irregular comb. Use a wire embedder wheel or a 12V electric embedder for best results.
Why choose Ideal size over Full Depth? Ideal frames are approximately 40% smaller and lighter — better if you struggle with heavy full-depth boxes, or if you want to make cut comb honey.
What if I want plastic foundation instead? See our full foundation range for plastic options in all sizes.
Related products
Browse the full beeswax foundation range, or shop other Langstroth frames to pair with your sheets.
