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Want to Reuse Beeswax? Recycle It Instead!

Want to Reuse Beeswax? Recycle It Instead!

You can reuse beeswax scraps, or you can recycle the beeswax, giving it new life as recycled beeswax candles that are donated to charitable organizations. It’s a win, win, WIN...
The History of Human Uses for Beeswax

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...
Optimize Your Beeswax Candle Burns

Optimize 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...
Meet the Bees: Bumblebees and Buzz Pollination

Meet 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,...
Beeswax Food Wrap DIY

Beeswax Food Wrap DIY

The beeswax food wrap craze was already taking off as an eco-friendly and healthier alternative to using plastic wrap and disposable baggies for school lunches and leftovers. Then came the...
What is Beeswax? A Trip to the Bee Yard

What is Beeswax? A Trip to the Bee Yard

How do bees make wax? And what is beeswax anyway? We love answering those questions. Once in the beeswax business, bees themselves became irresistibly fascinating to us. The more we...
Beeswax DIY Stocking Stuffers: Our Lip Balm Recipe

Beeswax DIY Stocking Stuffers: Our Lip Balm Recipe

High-end, natural products are all the rage this holiday season. Why not jump into the trend by making beeswax lip balm as thoughtful gifts? They’ll make the perfect stocking stuffers...
Getting Artsy with Beeswax

Getting Artsy with Beeswax

Deep golden hues, a smooth, flawless finish, and a bright, warm glow are just a few reasons we find beeswax candles beautiful. But beeswax has even more stunning potential aside...
Easter Egg Painting with Beeswax

Easter Egg Painting with Beeswax

Here at The Beeswax Co., we get excited when spring is in the air. Winter gets a little lonely without the bees buzzing around. For us there’s no better way...
Beeswax’s History in the United Kingdom

Beeswax’s History in the United Kingdom

To us, beeswax is a timeless treasure. But we’re not the only ones who feel this way. Throughout history, countless people have found important uses for beeswax. It’s been an...
How I Fell in Love With Artisan Candles

How I Fell in Love With Artisan Candles

From craft bakeries to bespoke jeans, handcrafted goods have taken off. I chuckle when our beeswax candles are credited as being part of this craze because it seems to me...