Our candles are made with 100% Montana Beeswax. No additives, scents, or color added ever. We use 100% Cotton Non-Toxic wicks. Our candles are tested for burn-ability and burn time. Our candles are guaranteed. If you have any problems either email katherine@lettherebeelight.com or call (406) 285-4620 and we will be happy to help you or replace your candle. All weights, sizes, and burn times are estimated. Burn times may vary depending on environmental conditions. Keep in mind that in molding beeswax there can be tiny flaws that only add to the uniqueness of each candle or ornament.

Why is Beeswax Special

Beeswax is special because it is "All Natural". It is composed of about 300 different components, making it so complex that it is impossible to synthesize or duplicate. The only source of beeswax is honeybees. The makeup of beeswax allows it to burn longer and cleaner than paraffin. With all of the research that has been done on the toxicity of paraffin, beeswax is a far healthier wax where there are health concerns. It burns without soot or smoke, which makes it an excellent choice for people with environmental allergies, bronchial sensitivity, or chemical injury. OUR CANDLES HAVE BEEN TESTED BY A PERSON WITH OLFACTORY CHEMICAL INJURY. RESULTS: NO ADVERSE REACTIONS OF ANY KIND!

Beeswax is the only "Negative Ion" producing fuel known to man. Negative Ions are very conducive to human balance at a cellular levels. Negative Ions remove dust, household odors, pollens, viruses, toxins and mites from the air. Burning beeswax candles enhances the mental and physical well being of anyone who is in their presence. Burning a beeswax candle an hour or so in your bedroom before you go to bed has been proven to help you sleep better.

Beeswax was one of the first ingredients used for making candles; recognized since ancient Roman Times and subsequently by many other civilizations for its effective aromatic burning properties. The prohibitive cost of beeswax, though, greatly limited its use and availability; it became exclusively reserved for the wealthy and the Church. In 13^th century England beeswax became such a valuable and negotiable commodity that The English Tallow Chandlers and The Worshipful Company of Wax Chandlers were charted to regulate and control the beeswax trade. Laws preventing the adulteration of the wax were passed and the penalties for breaking them were quite stiff. (Catherine Bardey, Making Candles & Potpourri)

In the 1800’s paraffin, a by-product of crude oil was discovered. Most paraffin waxes burn at a lower temperature than beeswax and are used for most mass produced candles that are sold today. Paraffin is the grayish left over sludge produced by petroleum refineries. This residue is bleached with toxic chemicals and then used to make paraffin candles. Paraffin waxes contain aromatic compounds, which are released when a candle is burned. These compounds have been proven to be carcinogenic. As paraffin wax burns it creates black soot that coats your walls, ceilings, and lungs. Many paraffin candles are made with wicks that contain lead or zinc, which, when burned poses other health hazards. Some paraffin waxes emit such hazardous pollutants as acetone, benzene, and lead. These harmful substances impair the quality of indoor air. The National Candle Association has recognized the fact that beeswax candles burn cleaner and drips less than paraffin candles (the fumes of which have also caused kidney and bladder tumors in laboratory animals).

How Beeswax is made

Beeswax is made from the nectar of flowers. The honeybees produce beeswax from wax glands on the sides of their body and use it to create "cells" to store their honey in. Its color is white when first made. It will vary from white to yellow, by the flower and pollen sources that the bees make their honey from. It possesses a subtle aroma, the fragrance of honey ingrained with the other scents present in a beehive. The bees consume eight pounds of honey, on average, for each pound of wax made by the colony.

Bloom

Beeswax will naturally form a dusty whitish coating over time called bloom. Bloom, as it is referred to, rises to the surface of a candle when the low melting point components of the wax migrate to the surface of the candle. The colder the temperature the faster bloom will appear. Bloom is easily removed by "very quickly" dipping your candle or ornament in hot tap water, or by using a hot/wet wash cloth. Avoid getting the wick wet.

Burning your candles

Cut the wick to ¼" each time before lighting it. To prevent dripping keep your candle straight and out of a draft. Votives should always be put in a votive glass that is a little bigger than the votive you are burning. Pillars should always be placed on a dish to protect your furniture and because occasionally they will drip over the sides. Candles that are burned in a draft will burn quicker, cutting down on burn time. Decorative novelty candles should only be burned for short periods if you wish to keep the integrity of the design.

Some Bee's Facts

• Bees fly 13-15 mph
• 8 to 16 lbs of honey is eaten by bees to produce 1 lb of wax.
• Honeybees visit 2 million flowers to make 1 lb of honey.
• A healthy hive contains 40-50 thousand bees producing ½ lb of wax a day.
• A bee's life span is only 6 weeks during production.
• The average temp of the hive is 93 degrees Fahrenheit.
• During a drought the bee's will eat the stored honey in the hive.

Uses for Beeswax

• Making candles & ornaments.
• Lubricating sewing needles & thread.
• Making lip balm, lotions, creams, soaps, & cosmetics.
• Waterproofing shoes, fish line, clothesline, canvas, & tents.
• Making furniture polish, floor polish, & wood sealer.
• Making paints, crayons & other art projects.
• Lubricating doors, dresser drawers, windows & tools.
• Rust repelant for metal.