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Published: November 8, 2006
Natural beeswax candles have been used for centuries because they offer a sweet honey fragrance lasting longer than other types of wax candles. These candles are made from pure beeswax. They have been created in the same traditional way for centuries by rolling a sheet of beeswax into a cylindrical shape, though the shape and size of the candle can vary.
In the days when candles were a necessity to see at night, the first candles were made of beef or mutton fat, called tallow candles. They produced black smoke and a putrid stench when burned. When beeswax candles were invented, they grew in popularity because they smelled lovely and were more decorative. Even though today’s candles are no longer a necessity, they still are frequently used.
Candles symbolize light and cheerfulness. They make lively decorations, giving every room an inviting feeling. Natural beeswax candles are made from pure beeswax. They have a rich golden color and honeycomb texture. The honey scent accompanying these all-natural candles creates a warm atmosphere.
Pure beeswax is the wax from the hive of the honeybee. The honey is removed and the wax is cleaned. Natural beeswax candles made with 100 percent cotton wicks are hypo-allergenic, all natural and burn pure and clean. Some other candles have an added scent, causing soot when burned. All-natural beeswax candles have a delicious scent free from additives, assuring when the candle is burned it will not irritate the respiratory system.
When burned, 100 percent natural beeswax candles actually emit negative ions to clean the air. Even some essential oils are not meant to be burned; only 100 percent natural beeswax candles are nontoxic.
Beeswax candles are the easiest candles to make, but also are the most expensive. However, natural beeswax candles burn up to five times longer than other waxes or wax combinations, and are therefore of exceptional value.
Natural beeswax candles come in a variety of shapes. Taper candles are tall and thin, great for dinning room tables. Pillar candles are much thicker than taper and can be short or tall. Pure beeswax pillar candles are longer lasting. Thick beeswax pillar candles can have multiple wicks, giving off more light while still burning at a slower rate. Tealight candles are small and round, commonly used for decorative holders.
Contemporary and novelty pure beeswax candles can be found in just about any shape, figure or design. For example, a common shape for an all natural candle is, appropriately, a beehive.
Unlike many other waxes, 100 percent beeswax burns dripless if kept away from a draft. When an all-natural beeswax candle burns, it is consumed by the fire of the flame. Other waxes disintegrate into toxic components and are discharged into the room or melt into drippings.
To ensure a beeswax candle is all natural, look at the color. The color depends on the source and the cleanliness of the wax. Beeswax with a brownish tint usually is old wax scraped from diseased hives. This darker wax should be thrown out because it is of no use to the bees. Sometimes, depending on its source, brownish wax contains chemical residues. On the other hand, cream and white wax colors are the result of bleaching or chemical filtering.
In nature, bees bring nectar and pollen into the hive, staining the honeycomb a rich golden color. All-natural beeswax candles should be a slight yellow-orange, almost golden tint.
Sources:
Ann, Vanessa. CanNicol, Gloria. The Complete Book of Candles and Candle Making. London: Lorenz Books, 2004. 23-96. dle Making for the First Time. New York: Sterling Co., Inc, 2001. 15.
"Buyer Bee-Ware." Candle Bee Farm. 2001. Candle Bee Farm, LLC. 8 Nov. 2006 .
Coney, Nirma. The Complete Candlemaker. Asheville, North Carolina: Lark Books, 1997. 7-20.
Nicol, Gloria. The Complete Book of Candles and Candle Making. London: Lorenz Books, 2004. 23-96.
Romanelli, Paola. Candle Crafts. New York: Sterling Co., Inc., 2001. 10-35.
In the days when candles were a necessity to see at night, the first candles were made of beef or mutton fat, called tallow candles. They produced black smoke and a putrid stench when burned. When beeswax candles were invented, they grew in popularity because they smelled lovely and were more decorative. Even though today’s candles are no longer a necessity, they still are frequently used.
Candles symbolize light and cheerfulness. They make lively decorations, giving every room an inviting feeling. Natural beeswax candles are made from pure beeswax. They have a rich golden color and honeycomb texture. The honey scent accompanying these all-natural candles creates a warm atmosphere.
Pure beeswax is the wax from the hive of the honeybee. The honey is removed and the wax is cleaned. Natural beeswax candles made with 100 percent cotton wicks are hypo-allergenic, all natural and burn pure and clean. Some other candles have an added scent, causing soot when burned. All-natural beeswax candles have a delicious scent free from additives, assuring when the candle is burned it will not irritate the respiratory system.
When burned, 100 percent natural beeswax candles actually emit negative ions to clean the air. Even some essential oils are not meant to be burned; only 100 percent natural beeswax candles are nontoxic.
Beeswax candles are the easiest candles to make, but also are the most expensive. However, natural beeswax candles burn up to five times longer than other waxes or wax combinations, and are therefore of exceptional value.
Natural beeswax candles come in a variety of shapes. Taper candles are tall and thin, great for dinning room tables. Pillar candles are much thicker than taper and can be short or tall. Pure beeswax pillar candles are longer lasting. Thick beeswax pillar candles can have multiple wicks, giving off more light while still burning at a slower rate. Tealight candles are small and round, commonly used for decorative holders.
Contemporary and novelty pure beeswax candles can be found in just about any shape, figure or design. For example, a common shape for an all natural candle is, appropriately, a beehive.
Unlike many other waxes, 100 percent beeswax burns dripless if kept away from a draft. When an all-natural beeswax candle burns, it is consumed by the fire of the flame. Other waxes disintegrate into toxic components and are discharged into the room or melt into drippings.
To ensure a beeswax candle is all natural, look at the color. The color depends on the source and the cleanliness of the wax. Beeswax with a brownish tint usually is old wax scraped from diseased hives. This darker wax should be thrown out because it is of no use to the bees. Sometimes, depending on its source, brownish wax contains chemical residues. On the other hand, cream and white wax colors are the result of bleaching or chemical filtering.
In nature, bees bring nectar and pollen into the hive, staining the honeycomb a rich golden color. All-natural beeswax candles should be a slight yellow-orange, almost golden tint.
Sources:
Ann, Vanessa. CanNicol, Gloria. The Complete Book of Candles and Candle Making. London: Lorenz Books, 2004. 23-96. dle Making for the First Time. New York: Sterling Co., Inc, 2001. 15.
"Buyer Bee-Ware." Candle Bee Farm. 2001. Candle Bee Farm, LLC. 8 Nov. 2006 .
Coney, Nirma. The Complete Candlemaker. Asheville, North Carolina: Lark Books, 1997. 7-20.
Nicol, Gloria. The Complete Book of Candles and Candle Making. London: Lorenz Books, 2004. 23-96.
Romanelli, Paola. Candle Crafts. New York: Sterling Co., Inc., 2001. 10-35.
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