Pure Beeswax
100% Pure Beeswax from Our Honeycomb Cappings
These clean blocks of 100% pure beeswax are rendered from our honey comb cappings. This yellow to golden colored beeswax has a natural honey and bee scent perfect for homemade candles, salves, beeswax food wraps, and coating plastic foundations used for beekeeping.
Pure beeswax is a natural wax source that melts at 160°F as compared to 120°F for paraffin or soy wax. Consequently beeswax burns brighter and longer than any other candle wax.
This premium, unrefined wax comes in three convenient sizes: 1-ounce bars, 7.5-ounce bricks, and 1-pound bricks. Free from synthetic additives and chemicals, our beeswax is a clean and sustainable choice for your projects.
Why Choose Pure Beeswax?
Choosing pure beeswax has many benefits, especially when it’s 100% natural and harvested with care from our local farm in Watertown, MN. Here’s why our beeswax stands out:
Beeswax burns brighter and lasts longer than other waxes, thanks to its higher melting point of 160°F. This means your candles will not only have a longer burn time but also emit a brighter, cleaner flame, enhancing ambiance in any setting.
Unlike synthetic waxes, beeswax is renewable, biodegradable, and non-toxic, ensuring a low environmental impact and a natural alternative for a range of projects. Its purity makes it suitable for both household and personal care applications, including beauty products and food storage solutions.
Pure beeswax is naturally hypoallergenic, making it safe for people with sensitivities to synthetic additives, fragrances, or other chemical irritants. It’s a clean, skin-friendly option for crafting items that touch the skin or are kept in close living spaces.
Beeswax’s natural, honeyed fragrance enhances its appeal, especially for products like candles and food wraps where synthetic fragrances can be overpowering. The mild scent of honey creates a cozy, welcoming atmosphere and eliminates the need for additional scents.
Pure Beeswax for All Your Projects
Our Pure Beeswax is perfect for a wide array of applications that make the most of its natural properties. Here are some popular and creative uses:
- Candle Making: Known for its bright, clean burn, beeswax is perfect for natural candles that don’t emit harmful smoke or chemicals. As it burns, it emits a subtle honey scent and produces negative ions that can help purify indoor air, making it a preferred choice for wellness-focused homes and natural candle makers.
- Homemade Salves and Skincare: Beeswax adds structure and a protective barrier to homemade skincare items, such as lip balms, hand salves, and creams. Its natural composition offers gentle moisturizing without clogging pores, making it ideal for sensitive skin or DIY beauty products free from artificial chemicals.
- Reusable Beeswax Food Wraps: Beeswax is a sustainable choice for creating reusable food wraps by applying it to fabric. These wraps can replace single-use plastic wraps, making them an environmentally friendly option for food storage. They can keep food fresh naturally while being washable, reusable, and compostable. We sell beeswax wraps as well as a Beeswax Wrap DIY Kit.
- Wood and Leather Conditioning: When combined with oils like olive or jojoba, beeswax makes an excellent conditioner for wood furniture, cutting boards, and leather items.
- Coating Beekeeping Equipment: Beeswax can be used to coat plastic foundations in beekeeping frames, making the hive more inviting for bees.
- Eco-Friendly Crafting: Beeswax is a staple for various crafting projects, from modeling wax to waterproofing cloth items.
Health & Environmental Benefits of Pure Beeswax
Pure beeswax is free from synthetic chemicals, making it a safe and natural option for those with allergies or skin sensitivities.
Beeswax is rich in natural compounds that support skin health, including vitamin A, which promotes skin regeneration.
Beeswax is a sustainable product with minimal environmental impact. It’s entirely biodegradable, compostable, and derived from natural bee processes.
Why Choose Ames Farm for Pure Beeswax?
All of our beeswax is made at our apiary in Minnesota, where it is carefully harvested and rendered from honeycomb cappings produced by our own hives. As a family-owned farm, we are deeply committed to sustainable beekeeping practices that support healthy bees and a thriving environment. Protecting pollinators is central to everything we do, because bees play a vital role in our ecosystem and food supply.
By caring for our bees and managing our apiary responsibly, we are able to produce pure, high-quality beeswax without additives or shortcuts. When you choose Ames Farm, you’re supporting sustainable agriculture, responsible pollinator protection, and a product that is truly made with care from hive to home.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pure Beeswax
What sizes of beeswax do you offer?
We offer pure beeswax in three sizes: 1-ounce bars for small projects, a 7.5-ounce brick for medium crafting needs, and a 1-pound brick for larger applications.
Is your beeswax safe for skincare products?
Yes, our beeswax is 100% pure and free from additives, making it safe and effective for use in skincare products.
Can I use your beeswax for making food wraps?
Absolutely! Our pure beeswax is ideal for creating reusable food wraps. We also sell pre-made food wraps and DIY food wrap kits for you to make them yourself!
Why is beeswax a better choice than other waxes?
Beeswax is a better choice than other waxes because it is a completely natural, renewable material that burns cleaner and longer. With a higher melting point than paraffin or soy wax, beeswax produces a brighter, steadier flame and is less likely to drip or smoke when properly trimmed. Unlike paraffin, which is petroleum-based, beeswax contains no synthetic additives or chemicals and naturally releases a subtle honey aroma without added fragrance. This makes beeswax a healthier, eco-friendly option that supports sustainable beekeeping while delivering superior performance.
What can pure beeswax be used for?
Pure beeswax can be used for a wide range of practical and creative projects, making it one of the most versatile natural waxes available. It is commonly used for making candles, where its higher melting point allows it to burn longer, brighter, and cleaner than paraffin or soy wax while releasing a naturally subtle honey aroma. Pure beeswax is also popular for salves, balms, and natural skincare products, as well as homemade beeswax food wraps that offer a reusable, eco-friendly alternative to plastic wrap. In addition, beeswax is useful for crafts and household projects, including wood finishes, furniture polish, lubricating drawers or tools, and waterproofing leather or fabric. For beekeeping, it is often used to coat plastic foundation to help bees draw out comb more naturally.