~ WAX FACTS ~

Throughout history, beeswax has played an equally important role as her sweet sister, honey. Building from the Ancient Egyptians, who used tallow-soaked, torches, Romans have been credited for developing the wicked candle. These were used to aid travelers through dark nights, lighting homes, and places of worship.

Beeswax makes the finest ~Illuminations~, producing a bright, smokeless flame; casting a warm, golden light; and producing a pleasing, natural, honey scent when burned. Storage for long periods of time does not change these exceptional qualities, although beeswax will develope a paler complexion, called a "bloom". Also, since beeswax has a hotter melting point then other waxes, it will keep it's shape better in warmer weather and climates.

Blessed Bee! ~Illuminations~ are created from this exquisite material, not only for the superior properties it possesses, but because of what it means to our health and environment. Paraffin, the most common candle-making material and a petrochemical product, is dissolved into the air we breath as the candle burns away. So in addition to supporting a less sustainable form of industry, we suspect the chemicals are toxic to humans and other beautiful beings. In our collective hive, here is a sure success formula:

provide more facts about beeswax

+ more hives & bees

= an increased bounty of flora

& more wax for our lovely ~Illuminations~