Beeswax is only one of the several beneficial products of the honeybee hive. Used in hundreds of cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, its unique properties are used in many other products. The composition ...

A couple of years ago, I found myself staring at another empty roll of plastic wrap and thinking, “There has to be a better way.” I had just started making more of my own herbal products, and learned ...

Jim Inzero loved art, but was looking for a change when he discovered encaustic painting during a trip to Mexico. The paint involves the application of colored pigments to heated beeswax. He started ...

Advice on healthy candles, purging kitchen plastic and the art of dyeing fabric naturally. By Stephen Treffinger This article is part of our Design special section about making the environment a ...