Beeswax Candles
Beeswax is produced by young worker bees in the form of
thin scales secreted by glands on the ventral surface of the
abdomen. To produce their wax, bees must consume about eight times
as much honey by mass. Honey bees use the beeswax to build honeycomb
cells in which their young are raised and honey and pollen are
stored. The wax of honeycomb is nearly white, but becomes
progressively more yellow when honey bees start storing honey and
pollen.
The accumulation of cocoons and the treatments given to the
cell for the next cycle of brood make the brood comb darker over
time.
When beekeepers extract the honey, they cut off the wax
caps from each honeycomb cell with an uncapping knife or machine.
Due to the impurities, the wax has to be cleaned and clarified by
heating in water.
Beeswax is used commercially to make
fine candles, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. Cosmetics and
pharmaceuticals account for 60% of total consumption. Beeswax
candles are preferred in most churches because they burn cleanly,
with little or no dripping and little smoke.
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Bear w/skep H - 2" W - 1"1/2 |
This candle is so nice that most of our customer do not light it. | $2.50 | |
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Big Skep H - 2"1/2 W - 2" |
Traditional Beehive (otherwise known as a Skep) |
$3.50 | |
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Votive H - 2" W - 1"1/2 |
Enjoy the light sent of beeswax for hours. | $2.50 | |
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Taper 10"H - 3/4" Base for regular candle holder. |
The perfect candlelight ambiance for a romantic dinner. | $3.00 | |
Rolled candles
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Big |
Hand-rolled tapers with a honeycomb texture. | $3.00 | |
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Thin 8"1/2 H - 3/4" Base for regular candle holder. |
Create the perfect atmosphere for any occasion. | $2.00 | |
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Small 4"1/2 H - 3/4" Base for regular candle holder. |
The absolutely delicious sweetness of natural beeswax. | $1.50 | |
For your security:
Keep wick trimmed to 1/4",
Do not leave candle unattended.
Burn or in fireproof container.
Keep out of reach of children.