Hive Crafted
There's a little honey bee magic in everything we do.
Founded in 2009, The Beekeeper’s Wife began with one simple truth:Beekeepers deserve products as beautiful and hardworking as their hives.
What started as honey and beeswax became a full line of luxury cold process soaps, balms, and maker‑ready blends - all crafted for people who love the land, the bees, and the ritual of making something with their own hands.
Andrea’s journey began in 2004, when her husband Mark introduced her to beekeeping. The bees changed everything. Their rhythm, their magic, their generosity - it inspired her to create products that honor the hive and nourish the people who use them.
Today, that same spirit guides every formula.
Born from bees, forest, and care, each product is an invitation to honey bee magic, creativity, and everyday joy.
And for beekeepers, something more:
⭐ A way to turn your hive into a year‑round business.
Honey sells seasonally.Soaps and balms sell all year long.
That’s why, in 2023, Andrea launched The Beekeeper’s Wife Maker’s Blend - a 3‑in‑1 oil blend designed specifically for beekeepers who want to expand their product line without the big learning curve and jump start their business.
It’s the exact formula Andrea uses for her own soaps, balms, and lip balms.
Proven, stable, gentle, and ready for your honey and beeswax.
There’s a real hunger in the beekeeping community to grow, diversify, and create products that feel authentic to the hive. Andrea is honored to mentor makers through their first batches, whether they’re brand‑new or ready to scale.
When you purchase your ingredients here, you’re not just getting oils, you’re getting a guide.
Andrea shares:• her formulas• her tips and tricks• her equipment sources• her troubleshooting• her soap calculator with built‑in teaching• her one‑on‑one support when you need it
And when you’re ready to show off (and you will be), the Beekeeper's Wife Maker's Group on Facebook is full of beekeepers and soap makers cheering you on.
Turn Your Hive Into a Product Line
Your bees already give you everything you need to create products people love. Honey and beeswax are the heart of beautiful soaps and balms.
Maker’s Blend turns that potential into something real.
No trial and error. No failed batches. No wasted ingredients.
You bring the honey and beeswax.
Maker’s Blend brings the stability, the luxury feel, and the confidence.
This is how beekeepers grow beyond honey.
This is how you create products that sell all year long.
This is how you build a line that feels like you.
Start Here
If you are ready to add soaps and balms to your product line, start with Maker’s Blend. It is the same formula Andrea uses for her own soaps and balms.
Proven. Gentle. Reliable. Ready for your hive.
Here is your path:
1. Choose a Maker’s Blend.
2. Add your honey and beeswax.
3. Visit the Soap Story Studio for the recipes and guides.
4. Ask questions in the Facebook group.
5. Share your first batch.
6. Build your product line with confidence.
You do not have to figure this out alone.
Start with Maker’s Blend.
Your hive is ready.
You are ready.
Shop Maker’s Blends
A message that was shared by a valued customer and beekeeper!
Our promise is to offer you the very best that the bees offer to us. Whether it be the hand-crafted creamed honey and beeswax or luxurious bath and body products.
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As a proud member of the Handcrafted and Cosmetic Guild, HSCG, I am committed to hold high ethical standards and to conduct business in accordance with all local, state and federal laws. If you are a soap, cosmetic or candle maker, I highly recommend joining! More info |