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Laurence Edwards demonstrates branding beehives with a custom brass iron. Heat it with a blowtorch until extremely hot, then press it into the hive surface to leave a permanent mark. The whole process is simple and satisfying.

Laurence Edwards demonstrates branding beehives with a custom brass iron. Heat it with a blowtorch until extremely hot, then press it into the hive surface to leave a permanent mark. The whole process is simple and satisfying.
Today I'm branding up some beehives with a brass branding iron. Wooden handle, threaded rod, brass front. All you do, get the blowtorch on it, get it really, really hot, and stick it into things. It is so much fun. Let's get branding.