The worker bees have eight wax-producing glands that secrete scales of wax that are nearly white in the beginning, taking on a more yellow or brown hue with the eventual incorporation of pollen and propolis. Beeswax Beads are great for using to make candles as well as lip balms. There's no smoking since there is no petroleum burning in the candles. Made from 100% pure refined beeswax this slow burning wax can be used pure.