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We placed comb with brood in it in the iceberg to attempt to interest the bees. They did do a little work to firmly attach the comb, but once the brood emerged they abandoned the iceberg. 2011

The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio

The core of the sculpture given to the bees is a sheet of wax foundation -- a flat sheet of wax embossed with a honeycomb pattern. Beekeepers use these in frames to direct the hive to build comb within the frame, so it can be removed from the hive. The bees will pull the foundation into comb in a week to three weeks, depending on the nectar flow and other activities in the hive. 2011

2011 Electroplated bees, in process

A sculpture pulled fresh from the hive, still dripping with nectar. It was actually built in the other direction by the bees -- hanging from the stick. 2011

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The darker comb is the oldest. 2011