How to make your own beeswax ornaments: What you will need: Honey Candles Natural Beeswax Pastilles Pot with 1 - 2 inches of water Container to melt beeswax in Mold of choice String or twine of choice Steps: Melt the beeswax pastilles, you can do this effectively by creating a double boiler. To make a double boiler fill a small pot with approximately 1-2 inches of water and place a vessel to melt beeswax in on top. (For this project it would be easiest to use a glass measuring cup.) Add beeswax to the vessel you chose and place inside the pot. If you use a measuring cup the handle can hang ..read more

“We’ve changed for the better!” At Honey Candles, we are excited to unveil our refreshed brand identity, featuring a stunning new logo, captivating color scheme, and a brand pattern that embodies our commitment to sustainability and quality craftsmanship. In this chapter of our brand’s evolution, we honor our roots while embracing the ever-changing tastes and values of our loyal customers. Having experienced remarkable growth over the past decade, Honey Candles also underwent a change in ownership, passing the torch to the next generation. With this new wave of energy and an ongoing commitm ..read more

How to make your own beeswax candle: What you will need:  Honey Candles Refill Kit https://www.honeycandles.com/collections/beeswax-and-accessories/products/diy-beeswax-candle-kit Pot with 1 - 2 inches of water Container to melt beeswax in Hair clip or popsicle sticks (optional) Steps: Make a double boiler. - You can do this filling a small pot with approximately 1-2 inches of water. Choose either a glass measuring cup, old pot or bowl, a used clean can, or whatever vessel you would like to melt the beeswax in. (Keeping in mind that beeswax is difficult to clean off your dishes ..read more

If you’re looking for a simple recipe for an all-natural chap stick you’ve found it! With just three ingredients and tools you likely already have in your kitchen, this recipe for lip balm comes together quickly and makes a great gift or treat for yourself when you need some self-care. It’s also easy to spruce up with your favourite essential oils if you prefer a scented lip balm, just check that the oils you choose are suitable for application to the lips. The salve that this recipe produces also works great for dry and chapped hands, heels, or anywhere else you could use a good protective do ..read more

Pillar candles are an investment and it can be super disappointing when they don't burn as you are expecting. We want to make sure your Honey Candles are bringing you joy! Below are three mistakes that can lead to a less satisfactory experience, and how to correct them. Short burn sessions – burn sessions under 3 hours don’t allow your candle enough time to create a wax pool that melts close to the edge of the candle. If the wax around the edge remains hard you won’t be able to “hug” your pillar effectively for maximum wax consumption. This leads us to the second mistake… Not hugging your pi ..read more

When you purchase candles it is pretty common for them to say how long they will burn. This "burn time" is determined by the manufacturer through careful testing and can be impacted by all sorts of factors including wick selection, candle size, and wax consumption. If your candle didn't burn for the advertised time it can be due to a variety of reasons. The reality is that some manufacturers advertise inflated burn times but at Honey Candles we take pride in measuring candle burn times accurately and base them on a “light it and leave it” scenario involving as little maintenance care as p ..read more

These three quick steps work for cleaning beeswax or other candle wax off of smooth surfaces such as wooden tables or countertops.  Allow the wax to cool completely. Trying to wipe or scrape it up before it has cooled may cause it to smear and make a bigger mess. Pick up any large chunks of loose wax and then gently scrape remaining wax up with a plastic scraper. Using an old plastic card from your wallet works well as they usually have rounded corners making them less likely to scratch the table. Wipe up remaining wax residue using a small amount of orange oil cleaner on a paper towel o ..read more

This one is counter intuitive! A few times now we have had customers reach out about why their Honey Candles are dripping and, after eliminating the usual suspects - drafts and carbon build-up, we have determined that the candles are dripping due to wicks that have been trimmed too short. Candlesticks are especially susceptible to this. The ideal length for our candlestick wick prior to lighting is half an inch or just more than one centimeter. If the wick is too short when you light your candlestick you may find that after a few minutes the wax starts to spill down the side. To wrap your head ..read more

    There are good reasons, that tealight candles are a staple in many households. As candles, they are versatile, affordable, contained and easy to use. One thing that we've noticed about tealights is that, because they are so unassuming, they are more likely to be lit and enjoyed than many other styles of candles. Let's face it, everyone has had a candle that they've coveted as too pretty, expensive, or just plain special to light - but tealights are used!   We believe that all candles are meant to be lit!    Perhaps the only downfall of the hum ..read more

These 3 easy steps work for cleaning glass, metal, and ceramic candle holders and accessories: Remove as much wax as possible by scraping and/or chipping it away. If there is a lot of wax, it may help to put the item in the freezer for a few hours first. Soak in very hot water. To avoid cracks, make sure to allow glass or ceramic accessories to return to room temperature before this step. While the holder is hot from the water, wipe away any remaining wax residue with a piece of paper towel or a lint free cloth ..read more