How to Make Your Own Beeswax Bread Bag (A Natural Way to Keep Bread Fresh)
By Jonathan Riedel Founder of Woods and Wax with over a decade of business and marketing experience and several years building handcrafted hardwood cutting boards in Utah Homemade bread is one of life’s simple pleasures. The aroma of a fresh loaf coming out of the oven is hard to beat—but storing that bread properly is […]
How to Make Natural Lip Balm and Sunscreen with Beeswax
By Jonathan Riedel Founder of Woods and Wax with over a decade of business and marketing experience and several years building handcrafted hardwood cutting boards in Utah Beeswax has been used in natural skincare for centuries. Produced by honeybees, beeswax contains natural protective compounds that help seal moisture into the skin while creating a breathable […]
How to Waterproof Your Gear with Beeswax (A Natural DIY Guide)
By Jonathan Riedel Founder of Woods and Wax with over a decade of business and marketing experience and several years building handcrafted hardwood cutting boards in Utah Beeswax has been used for centuries as a natural waterproofing material. Long before modern synthetic coatings existed, people used beeswax to protect leather boots, wood tools, canvas bags, […]
Why Sourcing Matters: How Woods and Wax Supports U.S. Honey Bee Farms and Reduces Environmental Impact
By Jonathan Riedel Founder of Woods and Wax with over a decade of business and marketing experience and several years building handcrafted hardwood cutting boards in Utah When you buy a beeswax candle, you’re not just choosing a product — you’re supporting a supply chain. Most people don’t think about where beeswax comes from. They […]
How to Make Cutting Board Wax with Beeswax
By Jonathan Riedel Founder of Woods and Wax with over a decade of business and marketing experience and several years building handcrafted hardwood cutting boards in Utah And Why It’s the Best Finish for Your Wood 4 If you own a wooden cutting board, you already know it’s more than just a kitchen tool — […]