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Brightwell Bees

Honey, candles and other products from our hives in Oxfordshire and Berkshire

Where to buy...

Find out where to buy all our products from the hive here.

Uses of beeswax blocks

In the homeFilling scratches in wooden flooringDrawer runners - to make them open and shut smoothlyWindows - lubricates sashesCurtain rails - to make them glideFilling worm holes in furniture

Crafts and hobbiesSewing thread – to strengthen and waterproofCosmetics: lip balms, hand creams and moisturisersFabric batikModel and jewellery making Basket weavingSaw blades and woodworking tools - prevents rust and eases useMusical mouthpieces

SportsSailing: lubricating sail tracks etc – and beeswax substitutes for temporary cavity filler should you lose a tooth filling at sea!Lubricating zips: wet suits, dry suits, sleeping bags, caravan awnings...Waxing fly fishing lines - for greater floatabilityArchery: lubricates bow stringsSurf boarding

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