Bees Make Their Own Wax Heres How in 4 Steps! 1 Produce Flakes: Young bees convert honey sugars into wax from belly glands. The wax hardens into tiny flakes. 2 Collect Wax: Bees bend back, grab flakes with hind legs, and transfer them to their mouth. 3 Chew Soften: Mandibles body heat 35C turn wax sticky and shapeable. 4 Build Cells: Soft wax forms hexagons for honey, pollen & babies. Flowers = energy = hive-building magic! Want to attract more bees? Ive got bee-friendly garden tips waiting.