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More Than Just Candles: 12 Practical, Surprising Uses for Beeswax

Aug 24, 2015 03:45 PM

Aug 24, 2015 04:15 PM

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Beeswax is a natural wax produced by honeybees and can also be used for your home. Commonly associated with making your own DIY candles, beeswax is the perfect DIY product for making your own lip balm, non-toxic crayons, mustache wax, and more.

Other than making your own beauty products or non-toxic craft supplies, beeswax is also perfect for waterproofing leather, unsticking stuck drawers, preserving bronze, conditioning your wooden cutting board, and more.

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More Than Just Candles: 12 Practical, Surprising Uses for Beeswax

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