Beeswax Thread Conditioner
Applying a thin coating of beeswax to thread smooths the fibres of the thread, preventing fraying and making it easier for thread to glide through fabric as you sew.
It also strengthens threads and helps to avoid tangling, and is particularly useful on metallic threads and other specialty threads that are prone to catching.
Whether you're an embroiderer, quilter or just for general hand-sewing, a wee block of beeswax in your sewing kit is essential, and we've made it even better by putting it in a simple tin to ensure your wax stays clean, and only goes where you put it.
To condition your thread, hold the top and bottom of the open tin between thumb and fingers, with your thumb on the wax. Run the thread between the wax and your thumb, using gentle pressure to not apply too much wax, then smooth the thread between thumb and forefinger to even out the wax coating.
Our 50 ml tin of pure beeswax thread wax will last through years and many, many sewing projects.
We ship worldwide from our home in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand.
We will always do our best to dispatch your order within 2-3 working days, but please note that most of our products are made to order, which may require a few more days lead time.
If you need an something in a particularly tight timeline, feel free to drop us an email or give us a call on 027 244 1751 and we'll do our best to help.
New Zealand
Courier delivery $7.50 flat rate on orders up to $70 value. FREE COURIER DELIVERY in NZ on orders $70+.
Delivery within New Zealand is generally 2-3 days urban once shipped, with rural around 5 days.
International Shipping
For our international customers we offer tracked airmail and courier services.
International delivery varies depending on destination and service, from 3 working days to around 3 weeks.
International Orders and Bee Products
We send our beeswax candles, wraps, DIY blend, and polishes worldwide and have never had a problem with border restrictions. Generally finished beeswax products are acceptable for import in most countries.
However, in some countries raw beeswax may not to be allowed in order to protect the health of their local bees. We get it. After all, Kev and Dee are beekeepers, first and foremost. On that basis, we opt to make our beeswax blocks and pellets available to New Zealand addresses only.
Some countries may have various border or import charges - please note that you will be responsible for any such charges.
What about packaging? Do you use plastic?
We're committed to eliminating plastic wherever we can - the clear bags our kits are packaged in are NOT plastic. They are genuine cellophane, made from vegetable cellulose and are fully biodegradable and home compostable.
And we're very happy to announce that the black courier bags we use are also NOT plastic! They are made from plants and are fully biodegradable, and home compostable. And, a little oddly, they smell like fresh toast, or maybe popcorn!
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Being a gardener my fingers get very rough and this stops the thread from splitting.
Works great to compress thread for threading
This works amazing. I have been looking to get a thread conditioner for a few months, I am glad I waited until I found Dee's Bees
It is always suggested that 'there is nothing new under the sun'
But there is! I had never heard of thread conditioner in all of my 70 plus years of doing embroidery, but saw it, bought it, and cannot recommend this highly enough! Wonderful product. Thank you for making my hobby even more enjoyable!
Love how easy this is to use. Great for keeping my thread from tangling. Thanks.
Works well to tame the sparkly threads
This wax smells so beautiful, just like beeswax should. It feels nice and is easy to use, and really helps the thread flow. I used to stitch crossstitch without wax and the floss would catch and the fibres woyld split, so I looked for a wax to help. First I tried wax from China but it was hard to use because of the container it was in. So I looked locally and found Dees Bees and gave it a try. Its a life changer. Bees wax washes out with water with no soap required so its perfect.
Never thought it would work so impressed
Have never used beeswax before as a thread conditioner so I was dubious ! But it’s amazing ! And much more cost effective than other brands
Beeswax Thread Conditioner