Grades 6–12 (Kit)
Soy wax is used in candles, cosmetics, art materials, electronics, lubricants, polishes, inks, and paints. As a vegan-friendly alternative to beeswax, soy wax offers a versatile ingredient for creative projects. This kit includes common ingredients used to make soy wax lip balm and contains enough supplies for 36–48 tubes of lip balm.
⚠️ 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
- Soy wax 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.
