Our hand-poured small-batch Sumo Orange Candle consist of 100% pure beeswax made from the honey our bees consume. Burn Time is about 15 hrs.
1. Light with a match or lighter
2. Reuse until the candle reaches the end of the wick
3. Any remaining wax can be used to make a balm or polish.
FAQ from Happy Organics:
How long do beeswax candles burn?—Beeswax is one of the slowest burning waxes. Burn time depends on the size & shape of the candle. For example, our sumo Orange candle can burn for about 15 hours.
Do beeswax candles go bad?—No! They never, ever expire! they may get frosted (a slight white film to them) but that’s totally fine! You can either polish them off or leave them as is and burn them.
What is beeswax and how is it made?—Beeswax is a natural wax made by young honeybees. They create this beeswax by secreting it from eight wax-producing glands on their abdomen. It comes out in thin sheets called scales. It is definitely one of nature’s many marvels!
Are beeswax candles toxic—No! They are the only candle that is 100% non-toxic and they can actually help purify and clean the air around them.
Where do you source your beeswax?—Our beeswax comes from our apiary in Merced, our uncle’s apiary in Salinas, and other apiaries we partner with in California.