Beeswax Candles

On the very first day of our winter holiday in Germany, we wandered around the Christmas Market and happened upon a giant tent bursting with beeswax candles. Exercising our general (and often foolish) "never buy the first thing you see" shopping rule, we breathed deep and moved on to find some bratwurst. Now we're kicking ourselves 'cause we've been having honey filled dreams since we landed back home.

Honey Bears from Chicago Honey Co-op

Lucky for us, we found a few online sources to feed that sweet-tooth. The best part? Beeswax candles aren't just candy for the nose, the environment loves them too!

Brickhouse Dewey Howard Candle

Beeswax candles are more environmentally friendly than their paraffin counterparts. Made from sustainable resources and longer lasting, these babies will keep the mood intact and keep your conscience in check while burning longer and with less nasty soot.

Big Dipper Aromatherapy Beeswax Candles

Originally posted by Shayna on AT:SF.

Comments (3)

Actually, the bees do not like giving up their beeswax. They expend a great deal of energy to excrete the beeswax. They reuse those honeycombs. If the honeycombs are harvested, they have to tucker themselves out all over again, thus endangering their survival.

Do the poor bees a favor and use soy candles.

posted by Grace2 on February 12th 2008 at 12:37pm
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Another really great source for Beeswax candles is here.
http://www.candlebeefarm.com/ This is a locally run business in Kentucky with minimal packaging and they are great to deal with. I was a buyer for several years and used their candles. I think you will be happy with them.

posted by cricketchirp on February 12th 2008 at 2:30pm
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Oh I also forgot to say that her great grandfather had a large apiary in Germany. Beeswax crafting and raw honey are a family tradition that she has resurrected for the Candle Bee Farm. www.candlebeefarm.com

posted by cricketchirp on February 12th 2008 at 2:32pm
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