I was looking for a beekeeping store in Northern California and was happy to find one located in Sacramento. So on my latest trip to the city, I was able to stop by and see it for myself. The only downside to the shop is that they close at 5:30 pm so I really didn’t have time to look around or ask much questions.
As I walked in, I could hear one of the staff (or owner of the shop) discussing something about beekeeping with two fellow shoppers. It was fun to eavesdrop on that as I have been so intrigued by bees lately.
Some of the cool supplies I got at the Bee shop for making soy and beeswax candles. Notice my “hand-rolled beeswax candles”? Also got a jar of Buckwheat honey.
I was also glad that had a selection of soap making and candle making supplies too. Although the soap making oils were a bit pricey. Either way I was in “craft heaven”.
I have always wanted to make my own soy wax candle since I learned about how clean it burns. Beeswax is also great, clean burning and smells great. But soy wax is more economical. So I bought 1lb bag of soy wax to make my own candle. I think this would be a good project to make since boutique soy wax candles are so expensive. The instructions are really simple, just put the soy wax in the microwave, add 1 oz of fragrance or essential oil to it, then pour into a good container. And of course don’t forget the wick too.
