{"product_id":"acorn-plastic-foundation","title":"Acorn Plastic Foundation","description":"\u003cp\u003eAcorn plastic foundation gives bees a strong, ready-to-draw comb base that won't bow, warp, or blow out in the extractor. Each one-piece sheet is precision-molded with a natural honeycomb cell pattern and finished with a heavy wax coating, so bees accept it quickly and build straight, even comb. Made in the USA, this Acorn plastic foundation is a durable, low-maintenance alternative to wax sheets for both brood and honey frames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne-piece, super-rigid sheet\u003c\/strong\u003e — resists bowing and warping for flat, stable comb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision-molded cell pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e — mimics natural honeycomb so bees draw it out readily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy wax coating\u003c\/strong\u003e — a generous coat of beeswax encourages faster acceptance and comb building.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreakaway communication hole\u003c\/strong\u003e — pop it out to let bees move between frames, or leave it intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/strong\u003e — manufactured in California.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo sizes, two colors\u003c\/strong\u003e — Deep (9-1\/8\") and Medium (6-1\/4\"), in white or black.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe foundation snaps into a standard grooved wooden Langstroth frame and gives bees a centered guide to build on. The heavy wax coat is the part bees respond to — it smells and feels like comb they would build themselves, so they draw it out faster than bare plastic. Once drawn, the rigid plastic core stands up to repeated extraction without the blowouts you can get with wired wax.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBefore you order\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePick your size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep (9-1\/8\") for brood boxes; Medium (6-1\/4\") for honey supers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePick your color:\u003c\/strong\u003e White is the classic look and shows off honey and comb; black makes pale eggs and young larvae much easier to spot during inspections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePick your pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e a single sheet, a 10-pack, or a 100-count case for whole yards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e fits standard grooved (groove top bar \/ groove bottom bar) wooden Langstroth frames. This listing is foundation only and does not include frames.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/acorn-plastic-frames\"\u003eAcorn Plastic Frames\u003c\/a\u003e — prefer an all-in-one? The same precision comb pattern molded as a one-piece frame, with no wooden frame or assembly needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/alliance-unassembled-beehive-frames\"\u003eAlliance Unassembled Beehive Frames\u003c\/a\u003e — the grooved (groove top bar \/ groove bottom bar) deep and medium wooden frames this foundation snaps into.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/10-frame-woodenware-bee-hive-frames-unassembled\"\u003e10 Frame Beehive Woodenware\u003c\/a\u003e — the unassembled hive body that houses a full set of frames.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/metal-foundation-support-pins\"\u003eMetal Foundation Support Pins\u003c\/a\u003e — lock the foundation into the frame so it cannot slide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/wooden-handle-frame-grip\"\u003eWooden Handle Frame Grip\u003c\/a\u003e — lift drawn frames cleanly during inspections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/stainless-steel-j-hook-hive-tool\"\u003eStainless Steel J-Hook Hive Tool\u003c\/a\u003e — pry and lift frames without crushing bees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep 9-1\/8\" and Medium 6-1\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColors:\u003c\/strong\u003e White, Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single, 10-Pack, 100-Count Case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Food-grade plastic with a heavy beeswax coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in the USA (California)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acorn Bee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeep or medium — which do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e Use deep (9-1\/8\") foundation in brood boxes and medium (6-1\/4\") in honey supers, matching the depth of your woodenware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy choose black over white?\u003c\/strong\u003e Black foundation makes it far easier to see eggs and young larvae against the dark background during brood inspections. White is the traditional choice and shows comb and honey nicely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to wax it myself?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. It comes with a heavy wax coating already applied. Some beekeepers add a light extra coat of melted beeswax to speed acceptance even more, but it is not required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it fit my frames?\u003c\/strong\u003e It fits standard grooved Langstroth wooden frames (groove top and bottom bar). It is sold as foundation only, so pair it with the wooden frames linked above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the communication hole?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a small breakaway section you can pop out to let bees pass between frames. 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