Propolis Finish on woodenware?

[contactme_11]

Rather than dipping, does anyone have any experience as to the durabilty of using a relatively pure propolise finish on woodenware? I realize it would take a while to collect enough propolise to be worthwhile. Thoughts?
http://www.dick.biz/medias/sys_master/810012_01_M_WE_D_en.pdf

[Michael Bush]

I'm sure propolis would make a great finish.  Marla Spivak has been experimenting on the effect it has on diseases in the hive by spraying the inside with it.

[contactme_11]

I was thinking that if you coated the inside too it probably would greatly increase the acceptance of new equipment as well.

[Michael Bush]

The only downside I see is that propolis is worth a LOT of money and that makes it an expensive coating for a hive...