Beeswax Candles - nature's gift to candle lovers
Beeswax Candles - natures gift to candle lovers
Beeswax candles are made from a naturally scented and colored wax that comes from the honeycombs in bee hives. It is a natural alternative to paraffin wax which is most commonly used to make candles today.
Most people who choose beeswax candles over paraffin wax candles do so because of their clean-burning, soot-free, natural qualities. They also burn at a lower temperature which gives them a longer burning time. This means that although beeswax candles cost more, a beeswax candle of the same size as a paraffin candle will last longer and give you more hours of enjoyment.
Beeswax candles can be found in any shape and variety that you find paraffin wax candles in. Including votives, pillars, tapers, tealights, floating candles, novelty candles and festive holiday candles.
Rolled and Poured Beeswax Candles
There are two types of beeswax candles, rolled and poured. Rolled candles will have a shorter burning time than poured candles, but they can be much more decorative and are usually available in a variety of colors.
Rolled Beeswax candles are made from colored sheets of wax that can be flat, honeycombed or ridged. As the name implies, the sheets are rolled around a wick to create a candle. The dimensions of your sheet of wax and the number of sheets you use will determine the size of your candle. Making beeswax candles is a simple activity that can be done with children. They also make excellent gifts for Christmas, birthdays or any special occasion. Whether you spend a little bit of time and make them yourself or by them from a crafter or a supplier that gets them handmade.
A poured beeswax candle can come in a variety of shapes and sizes; as many as your imagination can think up. Unlike rolled candles which come in a variety of colors, poured candles are usually only found in the natural yellow color.
Look For Beeswax Candles With Lead-Free Wicks
If you are going to buy beeswax candles, make sure that they have a lead free wick. Most beeswax candles will, but sometimes tapers, votives and jar candles will have metal core wicks. Lead core wicks release toxins into the air as they burn and can be detrimental to the health if burned frequently. When buying candles online look for companies that sell lead-free candles.
This is especially important with beeswax candles because most often we buy them so that we don't have to worry about the toxins and chemicals that paraffin wax candles release into the air when they are burned. A lead core wick would defeat that purpose.
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