Raw Beeswax - Premium USA-Sourced Cosmetic Grade
Pure, natural beeswax sourced from the USA and available in multiple forms for your candle making, wood finishing, and cosmetic projects. Our cosmetic-grade beeswax is perfect for creating custom wood finishes, natural candles, skincare products, and countless other applications.
Available Options
- Yellow Beeswax Pellets: 1 pound bags of natural yellow beeswax in easy-to-measure pellet form
- White Beeswax Pellets: 1 pound bags of refined white beeswax pellets
- White Beeswax Blocks: 1 pound solid white beeswax blocks
Key Features & Benefits
- Cosmetic Grade Quality: Premium-grade beeswax suitable for cosmetics, personal care, and food-safe applications
- USA Sourced: Domestically sourced beeswax supporting American beekeepers
- Multiple Forms: Choose pellets for easy measuring or blocks for traditional use
- Natural & Pure: 100% pure beeswax with no additives or fillers
- Easy to Melt: Pellets melt quickly and evenly; blocks provide traditional working experience
- Versatile Use: Perfect for wood finishing, candle making, cosmetics, and more
- Natural Honey Scent: Yellow beeswax retains pleasant natural honey aroma
Ideal For
Custom wood finish formulations, furniture wax and polish, candle making, cutting board conditioning, leather care products, DIY natural cosmetics and lip balms, soap making, protective coatings for wood and metal, encaustic painting, and any project requiring natural, food-safe wax.
How to Use for Custom Wood Finishes
Basic Wood Wax Recipe:
- Melt beeswax gently using a double boiler (never use direct heat)
- Typical ratio: 1 part beeswax to 4-6 parts natural oil (pure tung oil, linseed oil, walnut oil or hemp oil - all hardening drying oils, ideal for wood finishing)
- Heat oil separately, then add melted beeswax to warm oil. Wax should start melting at 140 degrees).
- Stir thoroughly to combine
- Pour into clean containers while still liquid
- Allow to cool and solidify before use
Application: Apply finished wax blend to wood with a soft cloth, allow to dry until hazy, then buff to a beautiful shine.
Candle Making Instructions
- Melt beeswax in a double boiler to approximately 145-175°F
- Add essential oils if desired (optional)
- Pour into prepared molds or containers with wicks
- Allow to cool slowly for best results
- Beeswax candles burn clean and emit a natural honey scent
Safety & Handling
Melting Safety:
- Always use a double boiler - never melt beeswax over direct heat
- Beeswax is flammable at high temperatures
- Never leave melting wax unattended
- Keep away from open flames and heat sources
- Use caution when handling hot wax to avoid burns
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Beeswax has an indefinite shelf life when stored properly.
Technical Specifications
- Product: 100% Pure Beeswax
- Grade: Cosmetic Grade
- Origin: USA sourced
- Forms Available: Yellow pellets, white pellets, white blocks
- Weight: 1 pound (16 oz)
- Melting Point: Approximately 144-147°F (62-64°C)
- Food Safe: Yes
- Country of Origin: United States
- SKU: Beeswax-Yellow-Pellets
Yellow vs. White Beeswax
Yellow Beeswax: Natural, unrefined beeswax that retains its golden color and pleasant honey scent. Contains natural propolis and pollen. Ideal for wood finishes where natural color and scent are desired.
White Beeswax: Refined and filtered beeswax with color and scent removed. Preferred for cosmetics, light-colored candles, and applications where neutral color is important.
Why Choose Heritage Beeswax
Our cosmetic-grade beeswax is sourced from trusted USA suppliers and meets the highest quality standards. Whether you're formulating custom wood finishes, making natural candles, or creating skincare products, our beeswax provides the purity and consistency you need for professional results. The convenient pellet form makes measuring and melting easy, while traditional blocks offer the authentic experience craftspeople have relied on for centuries.
Composition
We disclose ALL ingredients that we use. Heritage Natural Finishes contain NO petroleum products, or metallic drying agents whatsoever! We use only the highest quality ingredients from the most sustainable sources possible. What you see here is what you get. If you have any questions, you can always call us!
Tung Oil
100% pure with no additives. This is the highest quality tung oil available; drying harder and forming a more durable finish than linseed oil alone. Both oils are dryer-free and slightly heat-treated (polymerized).
Special Aged Linseed Oil
Obtained from flax grown in the Red River Valley of the U.S. and Canada. It is purified and refined by natural oxidation and blowing, and dries as clear or clearer than tung oil, with none of the characteristic discoloration that is typical of hardware store varieties. No other finishing oil penetrates as deeply into wood.
Beeswax
Only filtered, chemical and bleach-free white beeswax wax is used. Beeswax adds visual depth of grain, smoothness, and elastic durability. Beeswax forms a skim coat that keeps the finish on the wood, slowing the evaporation of the solvent, which gives the oils more time for absorption.
Pure Citrus Solvent
This is the purest form of citrus turpenes (solvent), extracted from cold-pressed orange peel oil. This is the only solvent used in our finishes, and is also sold separately for thinning product or cleaning up. Pure Citrus Solvent is a safer alternative to mineral spirits, and other harsh solvents and can be used the same way.
Pine Rosin
Gum rosin extracted from pine sap and separated from the turpentine. This is the gum rosin found in heart pine, giving the wood its hardness and durability. We use only top grade, crystal-free, water-white rosin. No synthetic resins are used.