All About Our Candles:

Our candles are all 100% beeswax -- even the white color wax is pure, albeit much more refined.  We use our own wax and also purchase from local beekeepers when our own stock runs low. 

Everything that goes into our candles is pure and non irritating.  Great for allergy sufferers, sensitive noses, households with babies or other sensitive individuals. 

All our wicking is 100% unbleached cotton braid.  No paper, no zinc, no weird components in the wicks.  Also no irritating added scents.  The smell of our candles is so sweet and comforting and the best part is it's all natural!! 

Know what you are buying!!  Because of lax labeling laws and consistent lobbying by chemical candle companies, a candle may be labeled "beeswax" even if it contains as little as 10% beeswax, the balance probably being paraffin! Also be suspicious of labels simply stating "natural". If the label doesn't say "100% beeswax" or "pure beeswax", it almost certainly is NOT. 

 Paraffin is a hydrocarbon (that is, it's made from oil), therefore when you burn a paraffin candle you are scattering the hydrocarbons in the air which you are breathing, contributing to indoor air pollution.  According to Jeffrey May in his book, My House is Killing Me!, a paraffin jar candle burning in a home for as little as 60 hours will generate so much soot the room will have to be repainted (!).

Conversely, beeswax actually produces negative ions in the air, such as occur after a thunderstorm.  This is healthy for the human body. Compare the flame of a paraffin candle and a PURE BEESWAX as they burn.  Often the flames of synthetic candles are very jumpy and unsteady.  But note how steady and calming the beeswax candle's flame is. 

Aren't bees amazing creatures?  Even burning their wax is good for us!!  

FREQUENTLY ASKED CANDLE QUESTIONS:

Q.    What are your candles made of?

Q.     Why choose real Beeswax? 

A.      So many Reasons!

1.    Health.  Burning 100% pure beeswax is good for you and your home!  No scents have been used nor are there any chemicals, paper or metals in the wicks.  Therefore our candles are ideal for those with allergies and/or multiple chemical sensitivity.  Paraffin is a wax derived from oil, therefore when you burn this in you home you are volitalizing hydrocarbons which you breathe and which contribute to indoor air pollution.  Conversely, beeswax, when burned, actually creates negative ions in the air, similar to those produced after a thunderstorm.  This is healthful.

 2.    Aesthetic.  The flame of a beeswax candle is so soothing and serene -- nothing like the "jumpy" flame produced by synthetics.  Try it for yourself.  And the natural scent is...well, there's nothing like it.  So wonderful!  Just like honey!  (Note: the natural beeswax has a much more distinctive and stronger aroma than the white.)

 3.    Social.  By supporting small family beekeepers, you are keeping money in the United States' rural areas, not exporting jobs to China or supporting large corporations with often questionable ethics.

 4.    Environmental.  Beeswax is renewable and not made from oil.  No toxic wastes are produced.

 Q.    How is it that you can offer both natural-colored and white   beeswax?  Why the difference in the color?

 A.    The natural beeswax, our own or purchased from local beekeepers, is melted from the "cappings" or by-product wax of the honey extraction process. As much honey as is possible is removed.  The mixture of wax and honey is then heated.  The wax rises to the top and the remaining honey is drained off.   The beeswax is filtered to remove foreign objects.  At this point, the color may range from light lemon yellow to ochre to brown.  The difference in color is primarily due to  how light the wax was in the comb that the honey was extracted from.  

Q.     How do your candles burn?

A.      We spend a great deal of time test-burning new candles, determining which wick to use to ensure your candles will burn correctly.  All pillars, tapers and votives will burn very well with a minimum of dripping.  Novelty candles (i.e., shapes) will drip!!  We have fitted them with the best wicks to minimize this but there is nothing that can be done to prevent it so enjoy them as they burn!!!  To avoid damaging your surfaces always use a suitable dish or holder under ANY candle and NEVER leave a burning candle unattended.

A.    The natural beeswax, our own or purchased from local beekeepers, is melted from the "cappings" or by-product wax of the honey extraction process. As much honey as is possible is removed.  The mixture of wax and honey is then heated.  The wax rises to the top and the remaining honey is drained off.   The beeswax is filtered to remove foreign objects.  At this point, the color may range from light lemon yellow to ochre to brown.  The difference in color is primarily due to  how light the wax was in the comb that the honey was extracted from.   The white wax is more highly refined.  The bleaching method to obtain our White Beeswax is not chemical, but it is a PHYSICAL METHOD. The Yellow Beeswax is warmed up to 100 °C and melted.   Decoloration earth and coal (carbon) are added then it is filtered through a < 5 micron filter for a few times to obtain the total elimination of the coal particles.  The end result is a nice white product that is still pure beeswax and chemical-free.

Q.    My candles have a whitish film on them after being stored for a while.  What do I do?

A.  This film is called "bloom" and is actually a sign that you have pure beeswax candles.  It is harmless, and does not mean the wax is deteriorating in any way.  To remove it on smoothly shaped candles, wipe gently  with a soft cloth.  For deeply incised designs or novelty shaped candles, use a hair dryer set on medium.  Do not aim the dryer too long in one place or you will melt the wax!  Keep the dryer moving.  This treatment will also refresh the scent of the candle, if it happens to diminish over time.