Beeswax Ornament History & Care

About our ornaments

What began as an experiment with some leftover wax and a soap mold has expanded into a collection of more than 150 (and counting) unique beeswax ornaments! They are individually handmade: a real person selects the mold, pours the wax, and inserts the string. You'll sometimes find one of our fingerprints in the back, a true maker's mark.

Many of my molds are vintage collector's items and very rare. Hunting down more unique molds is a constant pursuit of mine.

All our ornaments are available in two finishes:

Natural yellow beeswax retains its natural, light honey scent and its color varies with the season and pollen content of the wax. The color can be anywhere from very pale cream to bright, vibrant yellow to dark gold. Natural yellow beeswax ornaments are reusable! If one breaks or you want to retire it, you can melt it down and use it for something else: another ornament, lip balm, body butter, wood wax, and more.

Antiqued cinnamon beeswax is colored black with candle dye, scented with cinnamon oil, and finished with a dusting of ground cinnamon for a truly unique, fragrant art piece full of depth and character. Retired antiqued cinnamon ornaments are also reusable for decorative items, but not cosmetic items.

Ornaments of either color will develop bloom over time, which is a harmless white powdery coating that is a hallmark of pure beeswax. You can leave it as it, or buff it away with your hand or a soft cloth if you wish. You can also add more ground cinnamon to the surface of your antiqued cinnamon ornaments if it wears away over time.

As with all truly handmade products, variance in size, weight, and color is expected.

Storage

Pure beeswax will melt at 150 degrees F and begins to soften before that, so store your beeswax products in a cool place (not your hot attic or shed). Store antiqued cinnamon ornaments in an airtight bag to preserve the scent between seasons of use.

Uses

Obviously they make wonderful Christmas tree ornaments, but they are also gorgeous suncatchers (especially the yellow color). You'll be amazed at how pretty they look when backlit—trust me and give it a try. You can tie one to a wrapped present or gift bag, hang it on a houseplant, wall, lamp, doorknob, or cabinet pull. Your imagination is the limit.

History

The history of beeswax ornaments can be traced back to German bakeries in the 16th century. Bakers would pour beeswax into their cookie and candy molds, creating unique ornaments that beautified the homes of their customers. We're continuing the tradition today by making heirloom quality ornaments your family can use and treasure for generations. No plastic, no mass-produced junk. Just pure beeswax and love, from our home to yours.