Below is some of the press coverage we have gotten over the years as well as testimonials from a few of our current and past customers...
In 1989 we were mentioned in an article in Architectural Digest.
Mark Adams: "There's a polish made by a beekeeper in British Columbia, whose name is Roger Clapham. This particular formula is outstanding. I use it in all my work." Click here to read the full Architectural Digest article.
We received a rather nice mention in an article by Frances Litwin of the Globe and Mail. Click here to read the full article.
In 1999 we were featured in a full page story in the Langley Advance News. You can read that article by clicking here (note: large file).
We are most grateful to JamesKrenov,
founder of The Fine Woodworking Program, College of the Redwoods - Fort Bragg
Ca, for allowing us to mention that Clapham's Beeswax Polish is "my
favourite wax".
"I just wanted to thank you for getting my order for beeswax polish shipped out to me so quickly. Perfect timing. Much appreciated."
Darcia from Calgary says:
"Dear Claphams:
I am in Calgary, and have two sets of chairs from the
1800's-- one, a set of English or French oak high-backed barley twist hairs;
the other, a trio of Belgian oak chairs on lions' feet. Your polish has
revived them and let them breathe. Heavily carved chairs such as these run
the risk of bits of carving dropping off, and your product seems to provide a
stabilising, moisturizing treatment. The colour your polish brings out is
also wonderful. For the longest time, I did nothing with them, thinking
that there was a shellac or other finish on them from a hundred years ago, and
that no surface treatment would penetrate. When I finally decided to use
your beeswax polish, though, I found the wood definitely absorbed the polish to
an extent. I don't know what goes on at the molecular level, but it makes
them 'come alive', somehow. Because they are intricately carved and
turned, I apply the wax with my hand in a soft glove, then use a medium-soft
bristle brush (normally used for shoes) to remove the excess. I actually use
the brush all over, including on any straight edges, as well as on the carving
and turning. Thanks for a great product; the chairs have such a presence
now, as individual works of art.
The best from Calgary,
Darcia
P.S.
I have multiple chemical sensitivities, and cannot use
normal furniture care products. Another aspect of your furniture polish
which is so great, is that it gives someone like myself absolutely no
difficulties."
