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Make Earth Hour 2016 a 'Gala' Beeswax Candle Event

Make Earth Hour 2016 a 'Gala' Beeswax Candle Event

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It’s that time of the year again! Saturday March 19th from 8:30 to 9:30 is Earth Hour 2016. This year make it a ‘Gala’ event. Bake a special...
Elegance of Beeswax Tapers

Elegance of Beeswax Tapers

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There is something exquisite about tapered candles. I’m not sure why it is that if a candlestick is tapered it is a step up from a straight candlestick...
Are Beeswax Candles Cleaner Burning Than Paraffin?

Are Beeswax Candles Cleaner Burning Than Paraffin?

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There is a study that says beeswax candles do not burn cleaner than paraffin. The study completed in 2007 entitled the Report on the Okometric Wax and Emissions Study...
What do Beeswax Votives & Tealights Have in Common?

What do Beeswax Votives & Tealights Have in Common?

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Most beeswax candle burners know that beeswax tealights should be burned in cups. Maybe this is because they are usually sold in cups. I’ve known people who have bought...
What is a 'Natural' Candle Wax?

What is a 'Natural' Candle Wax?

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There are three candle waxes primarily considered 'natural', soy wax, palm wax and beeswax. What does natural mean? The simple definition of ‘natural’ made by the Merriam-Webster dictionary...
What do We Mean by Pure Beeswax?

What do We Mean by Pure Beeswax?

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There is a question I am often asked, "Is your beeswax 100% pure beeswax?"  We get our beeswax from several different locations in Western Canada. We feel good...