Poured beeswax candles are made from melted beeswax that is reshaped in a mold to create the candle instead of using pre-formed beeswax sheets. The completed candles look like paraffin candles, but they burn cleaner. Poured beeswax candles burn slower than rolled beeswax and they don't develop a white film on them as quickly as rolled beeswax does. more »

Beeswax is a popular material for candle making because it is a natural, unrefined product. Beeswax candles burn cleanly and do not drip, making them an attractive choice. Many home crafters dabble in candle making and often choose the work with beeswax. Whether making dipped or molded candles from beeswax, melt it carefully and slowly. Once the beeswax melts, at just over 140 degrees, you can tint the beeswax, if desired, before dipping or molding the candles. more »

Beeswax has been used for years to make candles. Candles made from beeswax burn an average of twice as long as the traditional wax candles. Beeswax comes from the hives of honey bees. It is what the hive is made from and what honey is stored in. Beeswax has been used for centuries in a number of ways. In fact, the Magna Carta was closed with a seal made from beeswax. In the last hundred years, beeswax has mostly been used commercially for candles and makeup products. While these are great uses, beeswax can also be used around the house in a number of ways. Consider the top five uses for beeswax around the house. more »

Natural beeswax is great for polishing antique furniture as well as your everyday furniture. Making beeswax furniture polish is as easy as 1, 2, 3 more »

Beeswax is often used in products such as cosmetics and lotions, to thicken them or to help the other ingredients to blend. Beeswax is not a true emulsifier by itself and needs to be combined with other ingredients. more »

Beeswax is a wonderful hydrating ingredient that increases and retains the skin's natural moisture. The compounds in beeswax, called "wax esters," can be found in human skin. This beeswax cream will make your hands feel great. more »

Beeswax is available in wide sheets that are imprinted with a honeycomb pattern. This beeswax makes easy pillar candles because it doesn't have to be melted and reshaped to create the candle. Instead, the natural pliancy of the wax is used to shape the beeswax around a wick. more »

Beeswax is a natural wax secreted by bees to help protect the honeycomb. Beeswax has been used by humans for thousands of years. Some of its ancient uses were for jewelry making and cast molds. Beeswax has plenty of modern uses too. more »

There are 25,000 types of bees, but the honeybee is the only one that produces beeswax. It does so by consuming honey and then secreting the beeswax. Bees needs to eat about 10 pounds of honey to produce one pound of beeswax. Beeswax has been popular with people for centuries. more »