Posts Tagged ‘beeswax’
How to Use Beeswax
Beeswax is this substance that we have been using throughout human history. Its texture has made it extremely versatile and useful from early humans all the way through to today. In prehistoric times, beeswax was used as a lubricant and to help waterproof a variety of structures. Today, we still use beeswax in many products…
Read MoreAll About Honey, Beeswax and Propolis
Beehives are truly incredible! Did you know that there are three primary materials that are used in building this amazing structure? Honey, beeswax and propolis. While each of these is unique in its own way, they all share one thing in common: they are produced by the honey bee. By understanding how honey, beeswax and…
Read MoreHow Do Bees Make Honey?
Honey is delicious and nutritious; there’s no doubt about it! The thing that makes honey really amazing is how it’s made. The lives of honey bees are dedicated to supporting the colony. Every bee has a job, and that job needs to get done so the colony can thrive. One of the ways that bees…
Read MoreWhat is Beeswax?
Did you know that everything that a honey bee makes is useful in some way? Of course, we are all familiar with the benefits and uses of honey. But, honeybees don’t stop there! They make a few other vital resources that can be used by humans: bee pollen, royal jelly and beeswax. Beeswax may not…
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