100% Pure Beeswax
We use only clean, lightly filtered, 100% pure beeswax from beeswax cappings in our beeswax candles, with no fillers or additives. Its non-toxic properties make it perfect for a clean burning and bright fuel source as a beeswax candle.
All of our beeswax is made in the USA.
Unlike paraffin candles, beeswax is hypo-allergenic, great for people with allergies or other sensitivities, and those of us who want a clean burning candle in our homes.
Hand Poured & Hand Finished
We craft all of our beeswax candles by hand. It takes an experienced hand to ensure each candle is perfect - we don't want any air bubbles, crooked wicks, or other imperfections. Each candle is inspected to ensure its quality. We have no "factory second" beeswax candles; if the candle doesn't make the grade, it goes right back into the wax melter.
Some candle makers will ship you their product directly after removing it from the mold where it is often unleveled, uneven, and simply unattractive. We've always taken the time to carefully hand finish each candle so that our beeswax candles are as stunning to look at as they are beautiful to burn.
Honey Scented
Our beeswax candles naturally give off a luscious honey aroma. Scent varies slightly based on honey, pollen, and propolis present in the beeswax.
A candle's scent throw (i.e. the candle's ability to deliver an aroma) varies based on personal sensitivities and environment.
Golden Colored
The raw beeswax we use comes from the hive as a light golden yellow color, which we call "Natural" when we refer to the candle's color. The natural color of beeswax is determined by the remaining pollen and propolis in the wax; this color varies a little between each batch.
Our naturally golden colored beeswax candles do not contain dyes.
Antique Look
Bloom is a white film that naturally appears on beeswax over time. Our colorful beeswax candles can be kept polished for a shiny modern look or let their age show by allowing the bloom to appear over time.
The bright color of beeswax is a great backdrop for showcasing the white antique finish of the bloom.
Smoke & Soot Free
Using clean burning beeswax candles is an excellent way to keep your home free of the smoke and soot that is a common result of burning paraffin candles.
When burned in a draft free environment with the wick trimmed to 1/4" a beeswax candle will burn bright and clean with virtually no smoke or soot.
Beeswax May Have Health Benefits
Negative ions are most commonly found near moving water, such as crashing waves, thunderstorms, and waterfalls. Negative ions are believed to produce biochemical reactions that increase levels of the mood chemical serotonin, helping to alleviate depression, relieve stress, and boost our daytime energy.
While it is still debated and not yet scientifically proven, it is believed that there are other natural negative ion generators too, including our specialty, beeswax candles.
Learn more about the Benefits of Beeswax
Naturally Drip Resistant
A beeswax candle is less likely to drip than other types of candles because of the complex molecular structure and higher melting point of beeswax. This allows the wick to burn the molten beeswax at just the right pace so it doesn't drip out of the wax pool. These qualities combined with a properly maintained wick, a level burning surface, and draft free environment will help prevent drips from occurring.
Beeswax candles are naturally drip resistant. Paraffin candles require chemical additives, like stearic acid, to make them drip less.
Candle Size
We hand pour and hand finish each of our beeswax pillar candles. The dimensions listed are an approximation and will vary slightly for each candle. Please consider each candle a work of art.
We make outstanding candles, but we are humans, not machines. Learn more about why candle size varies.
Burn Time
Burn time is a close approximation and will vary somewhat based on your environment and burning preferences. Our listed burning times are conservative averages, not a guarantee. Proper wick maintenance helps (keep wick trimmed, avoid drafts).
Some wax will remain unused after the wick has been fully burned, this is normal.
Anonymous –
These candles are great quality. We have purchased the pillars in the past and they burn perfect and have a natural smell.
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Love buying USA produced items. I bought one to try and after the first burning knew that I would be ordering more. Not sure I’ll buy Yankee again – who needs to breath in more chemicals? At least these smell awesome (a lighter scent, but it’s there) without added chemicals. I will buy more! No regrets.
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Anonymous –
I am never without these candles
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Anonymous –
I love these candles, I use them daily.
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Anonymous –
Top of the line for candles.
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Anonymous –
Burns clean, flame stands almost completely still during use. Wick is very good quality and stays thick and doesn’t get thin and shrivel. I ordered another pillar to use when this one is done. Expensive but well made things of high quality usually are.
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Anonymous –
These candles are beautiful, well made and burn sweetly. I love them!
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Anonymous –
I have always loved these candles, and have purchased them for many years! The quality is excellent, the shipping time is swift, and the candles are packaged carefully and well! However, I’m extremely disappointed that most of your candles no longer come in colors. Please do all you can to bring that back!!
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Anonymous –
Love your candles. They burn clean and long. Everyone wants to know where I got them. Thank you, Beehive!
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Anonymous –
I love candles, but I hate the soot they can produce. I did not realize that most candles are made from oil products and that is what causes the soot. I am so grateful to have found a company that makes candles from natural products…bees wax with a cotton wick. I love the candles and intend to purchase more.
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These are the best candles I ever did have. Invest in the mood lighting and pure air of your future. Invest in beeswax candles. Fill all the voids in your life with beeswax and fire. Turn off the lights, turn off the TV, power down your Razr, melt back into oneness with everything.
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Anonymous –
Customer service was responsive and was able to get me promotional pricing. The candles look great and burn slowly – will likely purchase again!
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We are re-ordering the pillars in natural and buying a gift set for a young couple in our community who provides organic fruits, vegetables and flowers (cause they are so awesome!). We are discarding all the various candles in our candle cabinet that are of various and dubious origins. We used the Bee Hive natural pillar candles during recent power outages in rural northern California and truly appreciated the purity and glow of the flame. M Jackson, rural northern California
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These arrived in a very timely way! They are gorgeous and we decorated them with colored beeswax for Christmas. I will be happy to order from you again!
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These pillar candles make my deep-soaking bathtub a cozy haven. Candle-lit baths are the best!
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