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 mini kit provides common ingredients for making soy wax lip balm and contains enough supplies for 6–8 tubes. It’s perfect for individual students or small groups.
Looking for a larger kit? Check out our full Soy Wax Lip Balm Kit, which includes supplies for 36–48 tubes of lip balm.
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.
