Where does the beeswax come from?
Our beeswax is from Honeyflow Farm in Michigan. The wax is from the nectar
of clovers, thistles and other wildflowers native to these area.
The wax is not filtered, only lightly strained.
How
do you make your beeswax candles?
We make all
of our beeswax candles by hand. No mass production at all.
We melt wax in a 10 gallon barrel and the pillars, figurines, votives and tealites are
poured from this wax.
Do you filter your beeswax?
A more natural, unfiltered wax is preferred
for our handmade candles at Candleshop Creations. We use only
"straining" (with cheesecloth type material) and "settling"
(the wax debris either floats or settles to the bottom of the
tank) procedures to clean the wax, leaving clean, raw beeswax
for your candles. This procedure will not affect
the beeswax smell, color, or texture.
Other candle shops that use automated machinery
and are mass producing candles require highly filtered wax that
removes many things in the wax - some unwanted - some wanted.
We prefer our more simple and natural procedure.
Did you know?
Ancient Egyptians recognized the value of beeswax as a preservative,
and early Romans fashioned coins from beeswax to pay their taxes.
Invention of the candle dates back to about 400 B.C., but the
idea to use beeswax to form candles didn't emerge until the Middle
Ages.
Beeswax
- Its History & Uses
What causes
a candle to smoke, and what can I do to correct it?
Is candle soot harmful?
A well-made candle will create virtually no smoke when
burning properly. However, if the wick becomes too long,
or an air current disturbs the flame's teardrop shape, small amounts
of unburned carbon particles (soot) will escape from the flame
as a visible wisp of smoke. Any candle will soot if the flame
is disturbed.
To avoid this, always trim the wick to ¼ inch before every
use and be sure to place candles away from drafts, vents or air
currents. If a candle continually flickers or smokes, it is not
burning properly and should be extinguished. Allow the candle
to cool, trim the wick, make sure the area is draft free, then
re-light.
Is candle soot harmful?
No. The minuscule amount of soot produced by a candle
is the natural byproduct of incomplete combustion. Candle
soot is composed primarily of elemental carbon particles, and
is similar to the soot given off by kitchen toasters and cooking
oils. These everyday household sources of soot are not considered
a health concern, and are chemically different from the soot formed
by the burning of diesel fuel, coal, gasoline, etc.
What's
the white cloudy film on my beeswax candle?
This white film, called bloom,
is normal and occurs to all pure beeswax. This is caused
because some of the components of the beeswax migrate to the surface.
Bloom can be easily removed by wiping the candle with a soft cloth,
applying gentle heat with a hair dryer, or placing the candle
in warm sunlight. Even though the bloom is easily removable, many
people actually desire this effect as it tends to give the beeswax
candle a unique and rustic look and feel.
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