Why beeswax?
Beeswax, with its enduring symbolism of purity, is a truly magical and mystical substance - one that never fails to enchant. When lit, beeswax candles are often associated with cleaner, purer air, and their warm, natural glow creates an especially inviting atmosphere.
With its naturally higher melting point than many commercially produced waxes, beeswax burns with a bright, steady flame and a beautiful, warm-toned light. It also burns cleanly, with very little soot or smoke and minimal dripping when the candle is properly made and cared for.
Perhaps most magical of all, beeswax is a natural and sustainable by-product of honey production. Beekeepers traditionally harvest it by gently removing the wax caps from the honeycomb after extracting the honey. This process does not harm the bees or destroy the comb; the bees can continue to use and rebuild it, making beeswax a wonderfully renewable gift from the hive.
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 source locally from beekeepers in Somerset. 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
Candlewick can be a contentious topic, and navigating this area can be quite challenging. 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.
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.
Flat braided cotton is a traditional wick used for beeswax candles.
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, allowing a little cooling time between dips 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 making 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 natural 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.
For your safety: 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.
Never let the candle burn down completely - extinguish it when there’s approx 1 inch of candle remaining.
Remember, molten wax is very hot and will scald.
Become a stockist:
We are able to supply small batches of our beeswax candles -
If you’re a business interested in stocking our beeswax candles, please contact us by email at hello@llivingrooms.com or via the contact page.