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The wax starter strip can be easily made with a beeswax candle.
Have a look at this picture. You can discuss it with other
beekeepers. These top bars are made of bamboo filled with
wax, which is a good idea to try. However, the beekeeper will
have trouble getting the bees to build one comb on one top bar
because the bars are not accurately cut.
Inaccurately cut bars will cause crossing combs (cross combing)
These gaps
will allow
pests into
the hive.
Basic Beekeeping Manual 1: How to make a Moveable Comb Top Bar Beehive (© Author Pam Gregory, who offers
this as her gift to beekeepers in developing countries)