Posts by Kendall Shaw
The History of Human Uses for Beeswax
We love making 100% pure beeswax candles. They smell amazing, they clean the air, and they’re beautiful to look at. As it turns out, people have always felt this way about beeswax. In addition to candle making, humans have a long history of utilizing beeswax for a variety of applications. From waterproofing to cosmetic purposes…
Read MoreStories from the Hive: Sarah Sheppard and the Bee Mural
If you’ve ever visited us in Dripping Springs, you’ve probably noticed the mural on our wall, hand painted in our retail space between the honey display and the pillar candles. People who come in will often remark on it (after they’ve had a chance to mention how great everything smells), and our reply is always…
Read MoreMother’s Day Gift Guide 2021
Ah, Mother’s Day… it’s just one of those holidays that always sneaks up on you, doesn’t it? Don’t worry, we totally get it! Mothers are beautiful, kind, loving, and well-deserving of celebration, but finding that perfect gift usually proves to be more difficult than expected. That’s why we created this extra-special Mother’s Day Gift Guide…
Read MoreOptimize Your Beeswax Candle Burns
We’ve made it no secret that we like beeswax. A lot. Naturally, we also like answering questions from our customers about their beeswax candles. Sometimes, we get questions about whether tapers or candlesticks would be better for a dinner table (consider tapers for a formal look, and candlesticks for a longer burn life), while other…
Read MoreMeet the Bees: Bumblebees and Buzz Pollination
When you work for The Beeswax Company, you get used to curious little honeybees buzzing into the shop to say hi. As such, bees are one of our favorite topics, and not only because we rely on honeybees for the wax we use to make our 100% pure beeswax candles, but because we recognize how…
Read MoreTexas Hill Country Holiday Gift Guide
The holiday season is officially here–meaning it’s time to get ready for mistletoe, candlelight, and fun with family and friends! While the holidays may look a little different this year, it doesn’t mean you can’t still find the perfect gift for everyone on your list. To help you get started, we’ve put together our own…
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