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 –
I’m very pleased with the quality of the product. The candles are attractive and well made. They were packed well for shipment. The shipment arrived in a reasonable amount of time. I will definitely order again.
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Anonymous –
I love my candle! Burns brightly and evenly, and it has a subtle honey scent which is very pleasant. I’m very happy with my purchase and will be buying from you again.
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Anonymous –
Your candle brought back memories of grandparents making beeswax candles! So beautiful and elegant thank you so much!
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Anonymous –
These candles are a JOY to burn. The good people at Bee Hive Candles consistently make candles of the highest quality, using superior materials, and have taken care that wicks are properly sized to allow clean and complete burns, with no smoking, even when you blow them out. Each candle is beautifully finished, and packaged well and ecologically.
Excellent candles, from an exemplary company.
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Anonymous –
Always the highest quality and customer service. We’ve bought our pillars here for a number of years and wouldn’t shop anywhere else.
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Anonymous –
I have purchased many candles like this. These are, by far, the best: well made, nice wick, flat bottom, very smooth sides and great packaging at a great price!!! I am so grateful.
Thank you for making a great product.
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Anonymous –
The candles are beautiful, but listed at 2 inches and actually measure 1 7/8. This is a small difference, yes, but I really needed them to be 2 inches. My tall brass candleholders should have candles 2 1/4 inches diameter but I can no longer find any in this size. I figured 2 inches would look okay, but these just look too skinny. I almost sent them back, but decided to keep them and try to invent some sort of collar at the bottom. It’s frustrating, considering how much they cost.
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beehive –
Hi and thanks for your feedback! We have a product photo above that shows the listed size (2″) and the actual size (1.8125″ wide). The listed size is taken from the mold’s size (an industry practice), while the finished candle size is smaller than the mold size because beeswax shrinks as it cools. 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. We apologize if that info was missed and that the candle didn’t meet your needs. Hopefully it works OK, if not you are always welcome to return it.
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Anonymous –
I’ve only been using these for about two weeks, and already I’m hooked. Beautiful candles, great quality. The care put into each (into the whole order and shipment process, too)is evident. Glad I’ve found Bee Hive!
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Anonymous –
Candles are great, received in great condition, each wrapped in brown paper with noodles around them, very well boxed. This the second order, just great, maybe another order after friends see them, and found out all the Health Properties that go with the Bees WAX Candles, my wife has a few Allergies so these should help.
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Anonymous –
Perfect for use on our altar. It’s 100% beeswax or nothing for our candles. Beautifully finished as well.
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Anonymous –
Just received my order and very pleased with the packing detail and timely shipping process. Haven’t used the candles yet but after reading the good reviews assured me that I won’t be disappointed and will follow the directions for good burning time.
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Anonymous –
Just what I’d been looking for. They need to be blessed but they are exactly what you need for the Three Days of Darkness. Read about it. You won’t be disappointed in these great candles. They smell amazing too.
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Anonymous –
We’ve ordered before and are always pleased with the quality of the candles. Promptness of fulfilling the order was great too. Thanks!
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Anonymous –
love these , use them in our church
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Anonymous –
Great. Smells wonderful. Shipped very quickly.
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Anonymous –
I like these pillars, last quite awhile
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John Syrell –
As described, it’s necessary to burn these candles for prolonged periods of time, in order to maintain even burns that don’t consume the wax in the center of the candle and leave a wax rim around the outside, causing what’s known as tunneling. It’s necessary to frequently dress your candle because the wick will tend to lean toward one side as it burns, it will curl slightly. Keeping the wick trimmed to 1/4″ in length avoids too high a flame which results in rapid wax consumption and also possible soot production and it makes it harder to melt the wax puddle to the outer edges of the candle producing, complete and even burns. The best way to dress your candle if the wax pool gets a little lower and a rim starts to get built up is to moisten your finger and gently mould the edge inward and down gently towards the flame which brings the wax pool up and more even all across the top of the candle. After you get used to it, it’s kinda like tending a campfire, part of the enjoyment.
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