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beeswax crayons

Beeswax Crayons: A Natural Alternative to Petroleum-Based

Beeswax crayons offer a more natural alternative to traditional paraffin-based crayons. Crayons made with beeswax are long lasting and durable, and the natural transparency of the beeswax reveals rich and vibrant colors as the crayons glide buttery-smooth over paper. They smell good, too! Petroleum-Based Crayons Are Probably Safe, But… Crayons have long been a favorite of children. Whether …

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beeswax wood finish

Beeswax Wood Finish and Furniture Polish: Always Been the Best…

Once – and not so terribly long ago – just about ALL wood finish products were made with beeswax. But mass-produced products made without beeswax (largely to save money) gradually eased beeswax wood finish products to the back of the shelf. In recent years, though, beeswax-based products have been making a comeback. And for some …

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certified organic beeswax

Certified Organic Beeswax Can Provide a Margin of Comfort

If you’re concerned about the possibility of pesticide residues in the beeswax you use (and you should be!), certified organic beeswax can provide a margin of comfort. There are many sources of ‘organic’ beeswax. And I’m sure that most retailers that sell ‘organic’ beeswax are selling a product that was produced conscientiously and with the …

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beeswax sheets

Beeswax Sheets are Great for Making Candles and Honeycomb

Have you heard of beeswax sheets? If you’re not a beekeeper, you may not even be aware that there is such a thing. But if you’re interested in making homemade candles, you’ll want to read on. Sheets of beeswax are manufactured by melting the wax, filtering out impurities, and rolling the wax through a press. The …

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