Why this mold matters Produces correctly sized comb foundation that supports healthy brood and honey production. The accurately measured cell depth encourages natural bee development and reduces labor compared with hand-sculpted or ill-fitting foundations. Saves time and material: top-grade silicone releases beeswax sheets easily, so you can produce clean, repeatable foundation sheets without tearing or extra trimming. Built to last: flexible, durable silicone maintains its shape and pattern through repeated use, delivering consistent results over many seasons. Key specifications Dimensions: 17.1 x 8.7 inches Thickness: 0.28 inch Compatibility: fits standard hive frames and provides the correct cell depth for bee growth Targeted cell size: optimized for Italian honey bees Material and performance Top-grade silicone provides excellent flexibility for simple demolding, plus durability that resists stretching or permanent deformation. The mold holds pattern detail reliably so each beeswax sheet has uniform cells that promote consistent comb building and hive organization. Practical uses (real-world scenarios) Starting new frames: pour beeswax into the mold to make ready-to-install foundation sheets for standard frames when building up new colonies or expanding supers. Frame replacement and maintenance: quickly produce replacement foundation for worn or damaged frames to return brood boxes and honey supers to productive use. Emergency comb production: after a collapse or winter loss, generate multiple consistent foundation sheets to accelerate recovery and reestablish brood nests. Who this is for Beekeepers using standard hive frames who want predictable, repeatable foundation compatible with Italian honey bees. Operations that value a reusable tool that reduces time spent trimming and repairing hand-made foundation. What you get A durable silicone mold sized 17.1 x 8.7 inches and 0.28 inch thick that fits standard frames, releases beeswax sheets easily, and maintains detailed cell patterns optimized for Italian honey bees.