Beeswax Candle 4.5cm – Votive Candle in Glass - Up to 16 Hour Burn

Natural Beeswax • Warm Honey Aroma

There is a beautiful simplicity to a pure beeswax candle.

No perfume is added to this one. Its gentle fragrance comes naturally from the beeswax itself, creating a subtle honey-like aroma rather than the stronger scent of a fragranced candle.

Depending on the season and flowers visited by the bees, the wax may vary slightly in colour and aroma from batch to batch.

These natural differences are part of its character.

A Votive Candle for Meditation & Ritual

At approximately 4.5cm high, this beeswax votive is compact enough for an altar or small sacred space while offering an impressive burn time of approximately 14–16 hours under suitable conditions.

Its warm flame may be used to mark a moment of transition:

• before meditation
• during prayer
• on a personal altar
• during ritual or ceremonial practice
• alongside journalling or divination
• for quiet reflection
• simply as peaceful evening light

A candle does not need to carry an elaborate meaning to feel sacred. Sometimes the simple act of lighting a flame is enough to mark a pause and bring attention back to the present.

Handmade in East Java

Each candle is handmade in East Java by a local producer who also harvests natural honey during the flowering period.

The beeswax reflects its environment, so colour and fragrance may change naturally according to season and the flowers available to the bees.

Rather than being a flaw, this variation is one of the signs of working with a genuine natural material.

Beeswax, Beekeeping & Sustainability

Beeswax is produced by honey bees as part of the construction of the comb and can be collected through beekeeping alongside honey production.

For this candle, the wax comes from a local East Java producer connected with natural honey harvesting.

This makes use of a valuable material from the beekeeping process rather than relying on petroleum-derived paraffin wax.

However, sustainability and ethical standards depend on the way individual beekeepers manage their colonies and harvest wax. No separate organic, sustainability or ethical certification has been supplied for this candle.

Why Choose a Beeswax Candle?

Beeswax is naturally firm and slow-burning, making it particularly well suited to votive and ritual candles.

This candle offers:

• 100% natural beeswax
• no added perfume
• subtle natural honey aroma
• approximately 14–16 hours of burn time
• handcrafted production
• reusable glass holder
• natural seasonal variation
• soft golden ambient light

Beeswax candles can still produce smoke or soot if the wick is too long, the flame is disturbed by drafts or the candle is burned incorrectly, so I would not describe any candle as completely “soot-free”.

Reusable Glass Votive Holder

The included glass holder provides a stable container for the beeswax as it melts and allows the warm flame to shine through the glass.

Once the candle has been completely used and the glass has cooled, residual wax can be carefully removed and the holder cleaned for reuse.

Never attempt to clean or handle hot glass.

Getting the Best Burn

Place the candle on a stable, level and heat-resistant surface away from drafts.

Keep the wick appropriately trimmed and allow the candle to burn steadily rather than repeatedly lighting it for very short periods.

Burn time is approximate and can vary according to wick length, room temperature, airflow and individual candle variation.

Never leave a burning candle unattended.

Quick FAQs

What does a beeswax candle smell like?
Natural beeswax commonly carries a soft honey-like aroma. This candle contains no added fragrance, so the scent is gentle and may vary slightly between batches.

Is this candle made from 100% beeswax?
Yes. It is supplied as a 100% natural beeswax candle.

Is fragrance added?
No. The aroma comes naturally from the beeswax itself.

How long does the candle burn?
Approximately 14–16 hours under suitable burning conditions. Actual burn time can vary with airflow, wick condition and room temperature.

Is the glass holder included?
Yes. Each candle comes in its own reusable glass votive holder.

Is this suitable as a meditation candle?
Yes. Its small size, warm natural aroma and gentle flame make it particularly suited to meditation, prayer, altar work and reflective practice.

Can it be used as a ritual candle?
Yes. It may be incorporated into personal spiritual or ritual practice wherever an open flame can be used safely.

Are beeswax candles sustainable?
Beeswax is a natural material produced through beekeeping. This candle is made by a local East Java producer associated with honey harvesting. No independent sustainability certification is stated, so we avoid making an absolute sustainability claim.

Are beeswax candles ethical?
That depends on beekeeping and harvesting practices. This wax is supplied through a local producer connected with natural honey production, but no separate ethical certification is stated.

Are beeswax candles vegan?
No. Beeswax is produced by honey bees and is therefore an animal-derived material.

Why can the colour or scent vary?
Natural beeswax changes according to season, flowers and the bees' environment. Slight differences in shade and aroma are therefore expected.

Are beeswax candles soot-free?
No candle should be described as completely soot-free. Beeswax can burn very cleanly when correctly wicked and used, but soot can still occur if the wick is too long, the flame is in a draft or burning conditions are poor.

NB:

As this candle is handmade from natural beeswax, slight variations in colour, aroma and finish are to be expected. These natural and handcrafted differences give each candle its own character and are not considered faults.

Burn time is approximate and depends on wick condition, airflow, room temperature and individual candle variation.

Candle Safety

Never leave a burning candle unattended.

Keep away from children, pets, curtains, bedding, paper and other flammable materials.

Place only on a stable, level and heat-resistant surface.

Keep away from drafts.

Do not move the candle while lit or while the glass and melted wax are hot.

Allow the glass to cool completely before handling.

Do not burn if the glass is cracked, chipped or otherwise damaged.

Keep the wick appropriately trimmed and extinguish the candle if the flame becomes unusually large, smoky or unstable.