Beeswax Candles

How to choose a beeswax candle

Tapers, for dinner tables and celebrations.

• Classic Tall: 10 inches, fits standard taper holders, 6 to 8 hours.
• Ribbed Flute: finely ribbed, 8.75 inches, 12 to 15 hours.
• Pedestal Flute: 8 inches with its own base, so no holder is needed, 10 to 12 hours.
• Spiral Tail: a spiral twist, 7.25 inches, 4 to 6 hours.

Pillars, for shelves, mantels and puja corners.

• Cone Top: 4.25 inches, 15 to 20 hours.
• Classic Rib: 4 inches, vertical ribs, 12 to 18 hours.
• Quiet Minimal: a smooth, plain pillar for calm corners and meditation, 3 by 2 inches, about 10 hours.

Sculptural, for decor first.

• Daisy Scallop: a scalloped flower form, 15 to 20 hours.
• Moon Arc: a ribbed arch, 15 to 20 hours.
• Rope Twist: a twisted texture, 15 to 20 hours.
• Swirl Orb: a small swirled orb, 8 to 10 hours.

Curious about what beeswax really does, and does not do? Read our guide: beeswax candles, the real difference.

Beeswax or a scented candle?

Choose beeswax when you want a plain, warm glow: tapers for a dinner table, pillars for a shelf or puja corner, sculptural candles as decor. There is no added fragrance, only the wax's faint honey note. Choose a scented candle when fragrance is the point. Our scented jar candles are hand-poured in a natural soy and coconut wax blend with IFRA-compliant fragrance oil. The two work well together: beeswax on the table, a scented jar in the room.

Lighting and caring for beeswax candles

• Trim the wick to about 6 mm (a quarter inch) before each lighting.
• Burn on a level, heat-resistant surface, and set tapers firmly in a holder. The Pedestal Flute has its own base.
• Keep candles away from drafts, flammable materials, children and pets, and never leave a burning candle unattended.
• Store them somewhere cool, out of direct sun.