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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,...
Texas Hill Country Holiday Gift Guide

Texas 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,...
Our Best Beeswax Lip Balm Recipe

Our Best Beeswax Lip Balm Recipe

We’re thrilled that pure beeswax products like beeswax lip balm have taken off. Unlike popular lip balms that include chemicals and engineered waxes like paraffin, beeswax lip balm nourishes, protects,...
Why Do Natural Beeswax Candles Vary in Color?

Why Do Natural Beeswax Candles Vary in Color?

We’re often asked why our natural beeswax candles vary slightly in color from batch to batch. It’s a great question, and we have a fantastic answer—one we hope will help...
Beeswax: A Non-Toxic Wood Treatment for Your Raised Garden Bed

Beeswax: A Non-Toxic Wood Treatment for Your Raised Garden Bed

Backyard gardens are back! We’re thrilled homeowners have taken the lemons 2020 has thrown at them and turned to some terrific hobbies to pass their time at home. Backyard gardening...
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...
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Don’t Run Low on Beeswax

Wow. The world has changed dramatically since we last posted. From our family to yours, we hope you’re healthy and happy, taking time during this forced vacation (for many people)...
Can You Eat Beeswax?

Can You Eat Beeswax?

A question that always makes us smile is “Can you eat beeswax?” While we wouldn’t recommend taking a bite out of one of our artisan-made pure beeswax candles, just a...
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...
Beeswax Candles and More VSCO Girl Holiday Gifts

Beeswax Candles and More VSCO Girl Holiday Gifts

We’re thrilled to announce that The Beeswax Company candles are now sold by Urban Outfitters. What an honor! Check out our line of 100% pure Texas beeswax candles in Urban...
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...