How to Color Beeswax

Beeswax is a substance produced by worker bees, which is secreted by glands on the bee’s abdomen. It is naturally a yellow-brownish color, but can be purified to different shades of yellow or even white. Beeswax makes a great ingredient to create natural, homemade products. This article will explain how you can color beeswax to create exciting, vibrantly c

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Masculine DIY Natural Recipes

Natural remedies and do it yourself projects aren’t just for women and children, there are many DIY masculine recipes that can benefit every man’s life. Below is a list of great recipes just for men.

Natural Men's After Shave Recipe

Ingredients

• 30 Teaspoon (5 oz) Aloe vera gel

Measurement conversions for beeswax

1 Tablespoon   =  ½ ounce  

2 Tablespoons =  1 ounce

¼ c  (4 Tblsp)  =  2 ounces

½ cup (8 Tblsp)   = 4 ounces (¼ pound)

1 cup (16 Tblsp)  =  8 ounces (½ pound)

2 cups (32 Tblsp)  = 16 ounces (1 pound)

Are wax melts safe?

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Are wax melts safe?

The safety of wax melts depends on what the ingredients of the wax melts contain. Traditional store-bought

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