Beeswax

Beeswax pellets (also known as beeswax beads and beeswax pastilles) are probably the most convenient and easy form of beeswax to use. They are made from the wax secretions of honeybees. Want to whip up some age-defying, homemade face cream or keep your lips luscious with some homemade lip balm? Planning on making some exquisite-smelling

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

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

Though often overshadowed by honey, beeswax is very important in its own right. In fact, it could be argued that historically, it has been even more important than honey. And though we aren’t quite as reliant upon beeswax as our ancestors were, it’s still used in hundreds of applications for which no other known material

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

Here is a question I received from one of my subscribers. I have some beeswax from when I had bees years ago. I am now interested in cleaning and using this for making a lotion. I read somewhere to use only a stainless steel pot or double boiler- is this right? I do not have

Pure beeswax candles are the best candles you can buy – in my opinion, anyway! They’re the best-scented candles, non-toxic and emit the best light – a cheery, steady, sunny glow, free from the constant flickering of other types of candles. You can even make your own beeswax candles with only 2 ingredients and a

Sigh. I wish I didn’t have to write a page about organic beeswax for my website. I really do. But we have to face the facts about the world we live in, don’t we? Hiding our heads in the sand ostrich-style won’t do us any good. So here goes… Buying Organics Yes, just as you

Have you considered making homemade soap with beeswax? If you’ve looked at a package of soap lately and read the ingredients in soap, you just might be inspired to make your own soap. There are several step by step videos at the bottom of this page to get your started. What’s in Soap? Pick up