Candle burn times
Tea light - 4 hrs
Small beehive skip- 6hrs
Votive- 15 hrs
3x3 pillar- 55 hrs
3x5 pillar- 75 hrs
Dipped candles coming soon.
Small beehive skip- 6hrs
Votive- 15 hrs
3x3 pillar- 55 hrs
3x5 pillar- 75 hrs
Dipped candles coming soon.
Please be advised that anyone that is having issues with our candles not burning properly please contact us. The first couple of batches that went out were made with smaller wicks than what was needed. As this is a new venture for us and there will be improvements along the way, however we will make you happy. Contact us as we hope the issue is now fixed, we have consulted a guide in the past as to which wicks to use and it seems that it was inaccurate and have taken steps to correct it. Just let us know and we will take back the candle regardless of condition and replace it. Our apologize for any inconvenience this may of caused and we are working to make it right, even if you received one as a gift as long as its ours its covered 100%.
These candles are all hand made and will provide you with a warm glow. The 3x3 (above) burn for 55hrs. When the candle burns down, roll the edges into the centre gently. This will ensure a complete burn.Always ensure the wick is properly trimmed to 1/4" before lighting or relighting. If the wick has been flattened, stand the wick upright and gently twist the strands so the wick is upright and tightly wound.
If the flame is increasing in size then the wick may need to be shortened.
One of the best ways to shorten a wick is to use the walls around the pool of melted beeswax. Pushing the softened walls into the pool actually raises the level of the wax, shortening the length of the wick . This technique also widens the edge of the candle walls ensuring the pool will not flow over the edge of the candle or leak out any of the crevasses in the sculpted walls.
Always do this with two hands, gently pushing in with both thumbs, using equal pressure on each side.
If the flame is increasing in size then the wick may need to be shortened.
One of the best ways to shorten a wick is to use the walls around the pool of melted beeswax. Pushing the softened walls into the pool actually raises the level of the wax, shortening the length of the wick . This technique also widens the edge of the candle walls ensuring the pool will not flow over the edge of the candle or leak out any of the crevasses in the sculpted walls.
Always do this with two hands, gently pushing in with both thumbs, using equal pressure on each side.
Hand Dipped
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Luminary w/tea light
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3x3,3x5,votites, bee skep
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tea lights
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Making dipped Candles
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A great colouring book for a young beekeeper
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Where does the beeswax come from?
Our beeswax is from our own honeybees. The honeybees make the wax from the nectar of clovers, thistles and other wildflowers native to our 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 and the hand-dipped candles are dipped, and the pillars, 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 Drake Farms. 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. We prefer more simple and natural procedure.
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 are "Rolled Candles"?
Rolled candles are made from sheets of wax, either beeswax or parraffin. Sometimes the sheets are embossed with the hexagonal cells that honeybees create. I have seen some candleshops that make pillars with a completely smooth sheet of wax. Rolled candles usually burn quite quickly due to the amount of air that is in the spaces in the candle.I have seen some that are very decorative.
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.
What is the normal color of beeswax?
All of our candles are made with pure beeswax which is usually a golden yellow color with sometimes a golden brown tint. Highly refined, bleached beeswax may sometimes be white (or very light in color) but the beeswax that is used by most beekeepers who produce candles has a golden color from slight amounts of pollen & propolis (a substance produce by the honeybees to glue their beehives together) that is in the wax.
We do not "filter" our beeswax and use only "raw" beeswax. We clean our beeswax with a combination of "straining" (through a cheesecloth type material) and "settling" where dirt will settle to the bottom of the tank. We believe this makes a nicer candle than filtered and highly refined wax.
Why does my beeswax candle sometimes seem hard to light?
In order for a candle to work properly it needs to pass melted wax through the wick. Beeswax melts at a higher temperature and requires thicker wicks, therefore it is necessary to hold the lighter next to the wick for a longer time than other candles.
Do you add chemicals to your beeswax candles?
We add no chemicals to our beeswax. All of our wax is 100% natural and we do not filter the wax. The beeswax is not bleached or filled with any additives.
We do not use any toxic zinc or lead core wicks - only cotton core.
10 reasons to choose beeswax instead of paraffin!
Why do cracks sometimes form on the top of my candles after burning?
Burning the candle for extended periods of time results in a large pool of melted wax. As beeswax cools, it shrinks slightly which can sometimes cause cracking.
Many times cracks can occur in the wax pool in apothecary & glass candles. Since beeswax is a harder wax and burns at a higher temperature it will tend to shrink and also pull away from the glass container. Most of the cheaper, softer waxes made from petroleum will not do this.
How wide are your tapers and do they vary in size?
We guarantee that ALL OF OUR TAPERS WILL VARY IN SIZE because they are all hand made. The diameter of our 9 & 12 inch tapers are usually between 3/4 and 7/8 inch (we try to keep them just under 7/8 inch). The diameter increases with every dip by about 1/8 inch and it is impossible to have every one the same. Many times the candles on each frame will vary in size.
Do you produce all your own beeswax?
The honeybee only produces a small amount of wax for every pound of honey they collect - that is why it is more expensive than other waxes. Remember that the wax comes from the actual flowers that are blooming.To make all the candles we sell we would need a lot more beeswax than our own honeybees could possibly produce. So we only accept wax from beekeepers we know to keep the wax as pure and natural as possible
Is there pollen in the beeswax? Will it clog the wick? Is this what makes the wax yellow?
Pollen is the protein part of the honeybee diet and is water soluble and I do not think it would dissolve in beeswax. What I think you are hearing about is Propolis. The bees make propolis from the resins in trees and use it to glue the hive together. They fill cracks and holes with it. Propolis will dissolve in beeswax and that is what gives it the yellow color. Sometimes small particles of dirt will be in the wax and that can clog the wick and cause the flame to sputter. Some candle makers will filter their wax. We prefer a more natural method of cleaning the wax where we let the hot wax "settle" in our wax tanks - the dirt will settle to the bottom and the wax above will be very clean.
What kind of molds do you use for your candles?
Our beeswax is from our own honeybees. The honeybees make the wax from the nectar of clovers, thistles and other wildflowers native to our 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 and the hand-dipped candles are dipped, and the pillars, 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 Drake Farms. 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. We prefer more simple and natural procedure.
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 are "Rolled Candles"?
Rolled candles are made from sheets of wax, either beeswax or parraffin. Sometimes the sheets are embossed with the hexagonal cells that honeybees create. I have seen some candleshops that make pillars with a completely smooth sheet of wax. Rolled candles usually burn quite quickly due to the amount of air that is in the spaces in the candle.I have seen some that are very decorative.
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.
What is the normal color of beeswax?
All of our candles are made with pure beeswax which is usually a golden yellow color with sometimes a golden brown tint. Highly refined, bleached beeswax may sometimes be white (or very light in color) but the beeswax that is used by most beekeepers who produce candles has a golden color from slight amounts of pollen & propolis (a substance produce by the honeybees to glue their beehives together) that is in the wax.
We do not "filter" our beeswax and use only "raw" beeswax. We clean our beeswax with a combination of "straining" (through a cheesecloth type material) and "settling" where dirt will settle to the bottom of the tank. We believe this makes a nicer candle than filtered and highly refined wax.
Why does my beeswax candle sometimes seem hard to light?
In order for a candle to work properly it needs to pass melted wax through the wick. Beeswax melts at a higher temperature and requires thicker wicks, therefore it is necessary to hold the lighter next to the wick for a longer time than other candles.
Do you add chemicals to your beeswax candles?
We add no chemicals to our beeswax. All of our wax is 100% natural and we do not filter the wax. The beeswax is not bleached or filled with any additives.
We do not use any toxic zinc or lead core wicks - only cotton core.
10 reasons to choose beeswax instead of paraffin!
- Beeswax candles burn cleaner than paraffin candles, producing very little soot.
- Beeswax candles burn a lot longer than paraffin candles.
- Beeswax candles contain none of the harmful chemicals sometimes found in paraffin candles.
- Our beeswax taper candles are virtually dripless in normal draft free conditions.
- The light emitted by a beeswax candle is much stronger and brighter than that of a paraffin candle.
- Beeswax candles have a natural aroma and honey scent, no additives needed.
- Beeswax is a renewable resource!
- Beeswax candles can be burned around those with allergies or who are sensitive to strong chemical scents.
- Natural beeswax candles support our beekeepers
- Beeswax candles do not expire. Beeswax has been found in the pyramids virtually unchanged after 1000s of years
Why do cracks sometimes form on the top of my candles after burning?
Burning the candle for extended periods of time results in a large pool of melted wax. As beeswax cools, it shrinks slightly which can sometimes cause cracking.
Many times cracks can occur in the wax pool in apothecary & glass candles. Since beeswax is a harder wax and burns at a higher temperature it will tend to shrink and also pull away from the glass container. Most of the cheaper, softer waxes made from petroleum will not do this.
How wide are your tapers and do they vary in size?
We guarantee that ALL OF OUR TAPERS WILL VARY IN SIZE because they are all hand made. The diameter of our 9 & 12 inch tapers are usually between 3/4 and 7/8 inch (we try to keep them just under 7/8 inch). The diameter increases with every dip by about 1/8 inch and it is impossible to have every one the same. Many times the candles on each frame will vary in size.
Do you produce all your own beeswax?
The honeybee only produces a small amount of wax for every pound of honey they collect - that is why it is more expensive than other waxes. Remember that the wax comes from the actual flowers that are blooming.To make all the candles we sell we would need a lot more beeswax than our own honeybees could possibly produce. So we only accept wax from beekeepers we know to keep the wax as pure and natural as possible
Is there pollen in the beeswax? Will it clog the wick? Is this what makes the wax yellow?
Pollen is the protein part of the honeybee diet and is water soluble and I do not think it would dissolve in beeswax. What I think you are hearing about is Propolis. The bees make propolis from the resins in trees and use it to glue the hive together. They fill cracks and holes with it. Propolis will dissolve in beeswax and that is what gives it the yellow color. Sometimes small particles of dirt will be in the wax and that can clog the wick and cause the flame to sputter. Some candle makers will filter their wax. We prefer a more natural method of cleaning the wax where we let the hot wax "settle" in our wax tanks - the dirt will settle to the bottom and the wax above will be very clean.
What kind of molds do you use for your candles?
- Some candles like our hand dipped tapers do not have molds, but the rest our candles are made from many styles of them.
- Almost all of our candles are made from silicone moulds. This allows us to make larger, more unique and different sizes of pillars.
Beeswax Candles - Health Benefits
- Affordable - You shouldn't have to put a price on your health. And luckily, if you choose to burn beeswax candles you won't have to! Beeswax burns at a higher temperature, and therefore at a slower rate. On average it costs between 10-30 cents an hour to indulge in beeswax.
- Natural - It shouldn't be a surprise to learn that beeswax is 100% natural. No other wax exists in nature. Therefore, there are no processing chemicals in beeswax.
- Fragrance-Free - Why tamper with what nature designed? Beeswax has a beautifully subtle honey scent which we choose to leave alone! Besides, artificial fragrances are toxic and we're trying to be healthy here.
- Environmentally-Friendly - Okay, maybe this doesn't fall under the title "Beeswax Candles - Health Benefits", but it's a benefit to the environment! Beeswax is made au naturel, by our friends, the honey bees. There's no comparison when you consider that paraffin is a by-product of the oil refinery process.
- Sootless - Have you ever heard stories about people who are avid candle burners, and who have literally ruined their walls, furniture and ceilings from all of the black soot their candles produced? We have. One particular story involved a soot outline on the wall of the chair when they pulled it away! We're sure you can make the parallel connection with what your lungs may be experiencing. To enjoy this benefit to its fullest, please ensure that your wick is properly trimmed to one-quarter inch.
- Non-Toxic and Non-Carcinogenic - Nothing is added to our beeswax candles and no chemicals are used to clean the wax - not even the white beeswax. You can rest assured that our candles are the real deal. Even if you have allergies, our candles will likely not aggravate them.
- Stress-Reducing - Another one of our beeswax candles' health benefits is that they just plain help to reduce your stress! The flickering flame has a very calming effect that can't be beat. Had a tough day at work? Enjoy the soft warm glow and look for that beautiful halo which appears around the beeswax candles' flame.
- Negative Ions - There's a whole lot of information out there about negative ions. The theory is that beeswax, being nature's wax, emits wonderful air-cleaning, depression-reducing ions that combat things like dust, odours, mold and even viruses while elevating the mood, much like (or unlike) those negative ion generators you can buy. But why would you want to?
- Peace of Mind - With all of the beeswax candles' health benefits listed above, burning beeswax ensures that you are protecting your own health and that of your family's. Our environment is so polluted! Switch to beeswax and you can cross the candle-concern off of your list.
Basics of burning candles:
1. Keep out of a draft
2. Try, if possible, to keep candles out of bright light. This tends to fade the color. It does not affect the burning of the candle, however.
3. Need I say it again? Keep that wick trimmed to between 1/4" and 1/2"... give or take.
4. Never leave a burning candle unattended.
5. Always place a candle on a candle holder or holder which is suited for candles.
6. TIP: Spray candle holder with any non-stick cooking spray first. If candle does drip, the hardened wax slides right off. Easy clean up!
7. If you place candles on a nice table cloth, place clear plastic on area where those candles are placed. Whenever candles, especially TAPER candles are burning, guests speaking and waving hands as they visit might cause a draft. Your candles just may drip and you really don't want the wax on your good table "stuff". (I know what you're thinking! Please don't keep those lovely candles in the drawer! Use them! Enjoy them! The lovely light is well-worth your effort in placing a small amount of plastic down)
8. For Pillars: Once lit, allow a well of hot wax to form to the edge each time. You do not want a thick wall to form around the edge of the candle.
1. Keep out of a draft
2. Try, if possible, to keep candles out of bright light. This tends to fade the color. It does not affect the burning of the candle, however.
3. Need I say it again? Keep that wick trimmed to between 1/4" and 1/2"... give or take.
4. Never leave a burning candle unattended.
5. Always place a candle on a candle holder or holder which is suited for candles.
6. TIP: Spray candle holder with any non-stick cooking spray first. If candle does drip, the hardened wax slides right off. Easy clean up!
7. If you place candles on a nice table cloth, place clear plastic on area where those candles are placed. Whenever candles, especially TAPER candles are burning, guests speaking and waving hands as they visit might cause a draft. Your candles just may drip and you really don't want the wax on your good table "stuff". (I know what you're thinking! Please don't keep those lovely candles in the drawer! Use them! Enjoy them! The lovely light is well-worth your effort in placing a small amount of plastic down)
8. For Pillars: Once lit, allow a well of hot wax to form to the edge each time. You do not want a thick wall to form around the edge of the candle.
Beeswax uses
- Candles
Ions
- Non petroleum jelly
- Ear Candles
- Lip balm
- Soaps
- Candy making
- Dreadlocks
braids
- Carpentry
lubricate machinery
These are but a few different ways to use our products, feel free to leave any other ideas below
