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What Can I Do With My Leftover Beeswax?

What Can I Do With My Leftover Beeswax?

Don't let leftover wax go to waste!If you've had to trim off excess beeswax (see our blog post on why this could have happened here) instead of throwing it away you can save it to be repurposed!Here are just a few things beeswax can be used for: Polishing furniture - Clean, nourish, and protect your furniture with a natural, beeswax based furniture polish. Homemade lipbalm o…
Calling All Sushi Lovers!

Calling All Sushi Lovers!

Buzzin' for Sushi CandlesCute, hands-on, and unique - the Sushi Candle Kit is a perfect activity for anyone wanting a fun craft and accent candle in one! These sweet little sushi rolls burn for approximately 2-3 hours each when rolled according to the instructions and almost look good enough to eat!Set them out as decor, make them at parties and nights at home, or give them out as party favors! Wh…
Beeswax Scraps Make the Perfect Summer Craft

Beeswax Scraps Make the Perfect Summer Craft

Summer is right around the corner and that means it's almost time to break out some of those DIY crafting projects - luckily we know just the thing! Beeswax sheets are a wonderful way to keep busy bees and crafters engaged with a textile, hands-on, all natural activity! Hand rolled tapers and pillar candles are the tip of the iceberg when it comes to beeswax sheet creations. We like to s…
How Can I Get the Most Out of My Beeswax Candles?

How Can I Get the Most Out of My Beeswax Candles?

Accidents happen! One of the amazing things about beeswax is that the mistakes we make while burning our candles can usually be remedied. Beeswax is precious - honey bees need to pollinate over 2 million flowers to make one pound of beeswax! We know you want to get the most out of your 100% beeswax candles, so here are a few common mistakes to avoid: Never Move Your Burning CandleWhile this…
Which Type of Cotton Square Braid Wick Should I Use with Beeswax?

Which Type of Cotton Square Braid Wick Should I Use with Beeswax?

All of our square braid cotton wick is manufactured by Atkins & Pearce in the USA.With 10 sizes of cotton square braid to choose from, how do you know which sizes will work best with the candles you want to make?  Here's a guide for solid candles, but the best advice to finding the right wick is to test, test and test again! 1/0 size wick for taper candles measuring approximately 1"…
Choosing The Right Beeswax Candle - Pillars

Choosing The Right Beeswax Candle - Pillars

Why Choose Pillars? Our beeswax pillars are available in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors! They are a long-burning staple that can be used for any occasion.Wax MemoryCandle wax and wick have a "memory" and will burn out to the same spot each time. To get the most out of your beeswax candle it is important for pillars to have a good first burn and establish a proper "memory ring" in the…