Why beeswax?
Beeswax, with its symbol of purity, is such a magical and mystical substance that it simply never fails to enchant. When lit, beeswax emits negative ions that neutralise the air, removing dust, mould spores and other air pollutants/allergens. Beeswax has a higher melting point than other commercially produced waxes, making the light spectrum of its flame similar to that of sunlight for a bright, warm-toned glow. It’s also worth noting that beeswax is a clean burn that is virtually soot/smoke and drip-free, again, this is because of its higher melt point and hotter flame.
Beeswax is a sustainable, natural by-product of honey and is harvested by scraping wax caps off the honeycomb. The process doesn’t harm the bees or cause damage to the comb which will be filled back up again by the bees.
Sourcing the beeswax
We want you to feel confident that what you’re using and burning in your home environment is non-toxic, clean, 100% naturally pure and safe around family members, including pets - who often suffer in silence around scented candles.
We use only 100% pure beeswax, which we collect locally from Somerset beekeepers. It is harvested responsibly, ensuring the bees have plenty for their needs.
Nothing is added to our raw wax, we even filter it ourselves, in-house via a simple process of pouring the molten wax through a clean cotton cloth to remove any “dross” or sediment that might block the wick for the loveliest, cleanest, sweet-smelling candles.
About our candlewick
Candle wicks can be a contentious topic, and we discovered that navigating this area can be tricky indeed. However, since our candles are pure and natural, it felt counterintuitive to use chemically treated wicks. That’s why we chose organic, unbleached, and untreated 100% cotton braided wicks produced and braided in England.
Because the wick is unbleached, it will have a light beige colour rather than pure white. Braided cotton is a traditional choice for beeswax candles.
After lighting your candle or tealight, you may notice the wick curling slightly as it self-trims. This is perfectly normal and to be expected.
Because the wick is unbleached, expect it to be light beige in colour, not pure white.
Braided cotton is a traditional wick used for beeswax candles.
After lighting your candle or tealight, you may notice the wick develops a little curl as it continues to self-trim. This is perfectly normal and to be expected.
How we make our candles
We use a centuries-old, traditional method known as hand-dipping.
Candles are made by taking a suitable length of wick and repeatedly dipping it into a vessel of temperature-controlled melted wax over and over until a candle forms. This age-old method of candle-making was first used to make tallow candles in the year 500 BC and in the 1500s it became a popular way of producing candles made with beeswax, which remains today.
After trialling, testing (and practising - a lot ) we finally perfected the hand-dipping process and can now proudly offer our very own beeswax candle collections to bring light and warmth to your home.
Please note that our candles may not look perfectly uniform because they have been carefully made by hand - each is unique, rustic and joined at the wick to its partner.
Only pure beeswax blooms -
If you notice a faint white cast appearing over your candles, it’s simply the wax blooming and is caused by the macroscopic solidification of molecules having been melted and then slowly making their way to the surface. Blooming often appears in low temperatures which seems to speed up the occurrence. Leave as is, or buff the candles to remove it. Buffing will add a lovely shine to your candle, but in time, the bloom may return - depending on ambient conditions.
Caring for your beeswax candles
Your candles will arrive to you joined by the wick loop. Please cut the wick to 1/4 inch before lighting. The wick will curl and self-trim once lit. We haven’t found it necessary to retrim the wick when re-lighting, however, the wick should remain around 1/4 of an inch and if it lengthens, trim it down whilst it’s warm to avoid it breaking.
Whilst beeswax has an unlimited shelf life, we advise you to use your candles within one year for the best results.
Never leave a burning candle unattended; always pay attention to the surface you position it on. Choose a suitable, heat-resistant surface and leave enough space between them if using more than one candle at a time.
Children and pets should always be supervised around burning candles.
Keep burning candles away from fabrics, furnishings and any material which may ignite.
Keep burning candles away from drafts and open windows for a smooth, drip-free burn.
It is not advised to keep a candle burning for more than four hours at a time.
If you decide to reposition your candle, take care not to splash the hot wax.
Molten wax is very hot and will scald.
If you’re a business interested in stocking our beeswax candles, please do get in touch via email hello@llivingrooms.com or use the contact page.