Grades 6–12 (Kit)
Beeswax is a valuable by-product of honey harvesting. It’s used in the production of candles, cosmetics, art materials, electronics, lubricants, polishes, inks, and paints. This kit includes the common ingredients needed to make beeswax lip balm and contains enough supplies for 36–48 tubes.
⚠️ Heat-Sensitive Item: Some kit components may melt in high temperatures. During summer months, we ship early in the week with expedited shipping to protect your order.
Kit Contents
- Beeswax pellets
- Coconut oil
- Shea butter
- Pipettes
- Stir sticks
- French Vanilla flavor oil
- Lip balm tubes
- Lip balm tube labels
Additional Supplies
Optional add-ons to expand your activity:
Need ideas? Explore our Beeswax Pinterest board.
Label Tips
Students can design and print custom lip balm labels:
- Label size: approx. 2 1/8 x 1 11/16 inches (2.125 x 1.6875 in.)
- Print in LANDSCAPE orientation
- Test on plain paper before printing on label sheets
Sample label designs:
Download label templates:
Lesson Plans
Use this kit with our featured lesson plan: Mind Your Own Beeswax.
Find additional lessons on the National Agricultural Literacy Curriculum Matrix.
