Beeswax

as lighting for their travels and houses. In the earlier ages beeswax was used to make candles. These beeswax candles were made much like the Romans made the candles out of tallow. Beeswax was a drastic improvement from the tallow, but limited quantities were available. This made it expensive, limiting beeswax candles to clergy and the upper class. Today, candles are mostly made from materials such as wax, paraffin wax, beeswax or soy among other products. Some candles are also made from plant

that the business of candle making with the use of the spermaceti, a wax obtained by crystallising sperm whale oil, significantly flourished. The spermaceti wax, like beeswax, burned clearly and do not produce foul, acrid odour. Also, the light being generated was significantly brighter compared to the ones emitted by tallow and beeswax. • The 19th Century In the 1820s, French chemist Michel Eugene Chevreul discovered a way to extract stearic acid from animal fatty acids, which lead to the development

and places of worship at night. Like the early Egyptians, the Roman's relied on tallow, gathered from cattle or sheep suet, as the principal ingredient of candles. It was not until the Middle Ages when beeswax, a substance secreted by honey bees to make their honeycombs, was introduced. Beeswax candles were a marked improvement over those made with tallow, for they did not

Candles have been present for over five thousand years. Over time candles have advanced into objects that provide individuals with both a source of light and heat. Although the use of candles have begun to decrease, they still have an affect on the lives of people. According to the National Candle Association, seven out of ten candles are used in homes and result in an increase in the amount of fires related to candles. The Consumer Product Safety Commission estimated that 12,800 fires caused by

lit with a fire source. Although unlike a true candle, the torches or rushlights did not have a wick. Later after 3,000 B.C., the Ancient Romans developed the wicked candle. Rolled papyrus was dipped in melted animal fat (also known as tallow) or beeswax then lit with fire. The light from the flame

possible light source back then. The candle maker’s job helped the rich and poor. Since, some peasants couldn’t afford beeswax candles they bought tallow candles which were made out of animal fat. The animal fat burned faster than the beeswax candles, and had a smokier flame than beeswax candles. Which is why the tallow candles were cheaper. Rich people usually bought beeswax candles because they lasted longer and were nicer than the tallow candles. Also, tallow candles gave off a foul stench.

Middle Ages most early cultures relied primarily on candle rendered from animal and During the Middle Ages candles became more prevalent in worship It was at this time that beeswax was used to make candles. These beeswax candles were made much like the Romans made their candles with tallow Beeswax was a drastic improvement from the tallow, but limited quantities were available, which made it expensive limiting it to clergy and the upper class.Middle Ages. Most early Western cultures relied primarily

important source for most beeswax, pollen and honey products. The uses and benefits of the beehive’s honey are already apparent to a majority of the general public; the same cannot be said for the beehive’s beeswax and pollen. As a result, more effort will be needed to enlighten the public about the benefits that beeswax, pollen and the products that derive from either, can provide. Every option for showcasing the beehive’s beeswax and pollen, outside of selling the beeswax and or pollen products for

Which is better - Beeswax or composite for caries? One may find it hard to believe that beeswax was once a possible treatment for cavities. Dentistry has a remarkably interesting history. We have all heard the stories about tooth worms that caused tooth decay. But how did people treat toothache and decay 6000 years ago? Let’s start with the ancient Egypt Historical evidence from Egypt shows the use of some unique materials. Remedies ranged from linen dipped in medicine or ground barley mixed

Flower Festival: Feast of Santa Anita By Diego Rivera Diego Rivera was born on December 8, 1886 in Guanajuato, Mexico. His love of art showed early on as he began drawing as a child. Around the age of 10, Rivera was able to study art at the San Carlos Academy of Fine Arts in Mexico City. One of his early influences was artist José Posada who ran a print shop near Rivera's school. In 1907, Rivera traveled to Europe to further his art studies. There, he became friends with other leading artists