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Here are some links to local beeswax (and honey) in Hawai'i
• https://www.manoahoney.com/product-page/bees-wax-solid-blocks
• https://www.beehappyhawaii.com/
• https://bigislandbees.com/collections/all-products
If you accidentally wash your wrap in water that is too hot, it may crack, and the beeswax may start to pill or rub off. Over time, these beeswax-only wraps might also develop cracks. In either case, you can re-iron the wrap. If necessary, add more wax and re-iron. See these photos of a worn-out wrap and the same wrap re-ironed (no wax added).
In developing this activity, we had hoped that permanent markers would be a good alternative to fabric markers. Unfortunately, permanent markers run when ironed with the beeswax... and this happens even if you put the fabric colored with permanent markers through the washer and dryer first.
I experimented with using air stones and a bubbler that I bought at the local store because I was concerned with keeping my fish alive. It turned out that I did not need the bubbler, but it might be needed if the ecosystem is overcrowded—especially if you use aquatic plants inside the bottle, which photosynthesize during the day (supplying oxygen to the system) but not at night (when their biomass continues to respire and may consume so much oxygen that the fish cannot survive).
If students watch the Ocean Today storm surge video prior to the activity, they can start planning their storm-resistant features in advance.
Students can also bring in cardboard and other materials to help with gathering supplies (and so that they have the needed materials for their designs).
I am wondering what size container and paddle work best for this activity?
Use Locally Sourced Beeswax