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How to Make a Simple Bee Veil
Beekeepers from Kisoro, Uganda, have made their own veils
Additional images provided by Dan Ngirabakuzi
Basic Beekeeping Manual 1: How to make a simple Bee Veil (© Author Pam Gregory, who offers this as her gift to beekeepers in developing countries)
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HOW TO MAKE A SIMPLE BEE VEIL
It is easy to make a simple veil to protect the face and head from bee stings. Maize flour sack material is tough and cheap.
Dan Ngirabakuzi and Robert Kajobe
Cut the sack in half along its length. Then cut each half into three pieces. Each piece will make the hat part of one bee veil.
It is possible to make six bee veils from one flour sack if it is cut carefully.
Basic Beekeeping Manual 1: How to make a simple Bee Veil (© Author Pam Gregory, who offers this as her gift to beekeepers in developing countries)
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This material frays (tears) easily so the edges must be turned over and stitched to protect them.
Notice frayed edges of material Stitch each piece to make a corner.
Next a panel of mesh is put in. Mosquito netting is good.
Basic Beekeeping Manual 1: How to make a simple Bee Veil (© Author Pam Gregory, who offers this as her gift to beekeepers in developing countries)
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It should look like this.
Add a square of cheaper material and stitch to the front and back of the hat to give protection for the chest and back. Add some string to tie the sides together.
The completed veil
When you are getting dressed for beekeeping, the veil must be put on first, and then well secured inside thick clothing. If you do not have a bee suit, wear a coat over the top to complete the outfit.
Basic Beekeeping Manual 1: How to make a simple Bee Veil (© Author Pam Gregory, who offers this as her gift to beekeepers in developing countries)
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