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.
They also have pure beeswax. A large block of 1 lb is about $9 and they sell small 1 oz of pure beeswax for $1.50. I picked up a small one for B. Pure beeswax smells really nice. They also had flat sheets of beeswax if you want to roll your own candles. I picked up one sheet to try and was amazed at how easy it was to make my own candlestick. It burns clean and smells great. I can imagine these would make neat birthday cake candles.
Best of all, I was amazed at all the different types of honey they have for you to sample too. I only tried “orange blossom” and “buckwheat”. I liked them both, but decided to go with Buckwheat. I’ve read that Buckwheat honey has the most health benefits of all the honey. Dark amber in color and reminds me of maple syrup.
The shop owners were really friendly and helpful. I like how they let you browse and would offer assistance if you ask. For a moment I had felt like I was shopping at a small town market. If I am in the area, I would definitely come back here again for my honey, beeswax and more. Plus it’s great to support the local and family owned business too.
The shop is just off the freeway ramp and you can’t miss it. The shop is painted like a giant honey comb. Interesting art! Btw, you can fill your own jug with honey at $3.50 per pound for most honey. Or you can buy a jar there for about $1.50. My Buckwheat honey was $4.95 for 1 lb.
SACRAMENTO BEEKEEPING SUPPLIES
2110 X Street
Sacramento CA, 95818
Phone (916) 451-2337 Fax (916) 451-7008
10 AM - 5:30 PM, Tuesday through Saturday
Closed: Sunday and Monday
7:57 am on July 19th, 2009
My dad loves honey and he’d buy them from the farmers market, might be why he stays so healthy.
I recently bought some homemade candles from the temple, and used them all to pay respect for my mom and they’re extra long, great to wrap around flowers and incense sticks, would be great to be able to make one for my mom next year.
1:12 am on July 21st, 2009
Glad to hear your dad is a fan of honey. I think I have 3 jars of honey now. I was tempted to get another jar of honey with honey comb, but had to hold back. It was tough!
As for the Buddhist ceremonial candle, I wonder if I can make those using those sheets of honey. I may give it a try and let you know. So far, I’ve only made small candlesticks.