Beeswax is a natural wax produced by honey bees of the genus Apis. The wax is formed into scales by eight wax-producing glands in the abdominal segments of worker bees, which discard it in or at the hive.
Where To Buy Beeswax In South Africa
The Soap Barn
Address: 90 7th Ave, Edenvale, 1609, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5PM
Phone: +27 87 702 4347
Candle Maker’s Deli
Address: 46 Marconi Rd, Montague Gardens, Cape Town, 7441, South Africa
Areas served: South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4PM
Phone: +27 21 552 4938
Holistic Emporium
Address: 87 Linksfield Rd, Dowerglen, Edenvale, 1612, South Africa
Areas served: South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:30PM
Phone: +27 11 453 6932
Raw Honey SA
Address: X1, 341 Hans Strijdom Ave, Lyttelton Manor, Centurion, 0157, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5PM
Phone: +27 82 892 2359.
Why is beeswax so expensive?
First, there’s the quality of the wax. Beeswax is the priciest, according to Christine Flores of the Beeswax Co., and runs 10 times more than the usual paraffin.
Beeswax costs more due to the mind-boggling fact that it takes about 8 pounds of honey to net 1 pound of beeswax. Then there’s a candle’s scent.
What type of wick is best for beeswax candles?
Cotton Square Braid
100% Cotton Square Braid wicking which is ideal for making beeswax candles. We sell some wicking used for beeswax candle making.
The candle wicking is a square braided, bleached cotton wick, structurally having a very open matrix and slight curl when burning to minimize carbon buildup.
How long do beeswax candles need to cure?
How long should you cure your candles?
| Wax Type | Suggested Cure Time |
|---|---|
| Paraffin | 3 – 5 days |
| Parasoy | 7 – 10 days |
| Coconut | 14 days |
| Beeswax | 7 – 10 days |
Do beeswax candles expire?
As long as the wick is intact the beeswax candles should burn just fine, even after many, many years. Unlike soy wax or palm wax candles, beeswax candles DO NOT go rancid.
Beeswax candles will ‘bloom’ over time which is an indication that they are pure beeswax – which we consider a good thing.