Fresh beeswax from THE BEEKEEPER
hypoallergenic hue AND Scent
THE HONEY BEE
When a daughter honey bee is about fifteen days old, tiny flakes of wax secrete from the belly. Honey bees sculpt the wax into the hexagonal honeycomb which houses their food and baby siblings.
Beeswax begins colorless and scentless
The hue and scent varies based on the plant materials Collected by the honey bee.
The heart of the studio is a pot of beeswax.
The scent of honeycomb fills the air.
Wax touches everything.
handcrafted since 2017
Candlelight Guide:
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Long-burning candlelight over multiple sittings.
Dipped Taper, 6-9hrs
Mirth Pillar, 40hrs
Glass Pillar, 75hrs
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Quick-burning candlelight for one sitting.
Twin Flame, 2hrs
Chime, 2hrs
Tea Light, 4hrs
CAndlelight THAT leaves little to nothing behind.
We prioritize low-impact waste with uncoated paper, cotton string, biodegradable tape and packaging that uses less ink.
Exchange candle scraps for recycled candles
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The brighter candle. Tapers provide a warm glow on any occasion. Choose from two lengths.
Small: 6hrs per candle, approx. 7” x 3/4”
Pair = two candles
Wrapped = eight candles
Boxed = twenty candles
Tall: 9hrs per candle, approx. 10” x 3/4”
Pair = two candles
Wrapped = six candles
Boxed = sixteen candles
Originates from the ancient Egyptian rushlight. Tapers require a holder (not included) to secure in an upright position. Comes as a pair attached by the wick. Cut wick to 1/4” inch before lighting. Fits standard size candlesticks, candelabras and taper holders.
Handmade in upstate New York using 100% locally sourced beeswax and a cotton wick. The hand dipped candlemaking method requires that a central wick is repeatedly submerged into molten beeswax. The width of the candle increases as new layers of wax cure over the previous. Variations will occur. Always burn candles within sight.
The container candle. A companion for work or play.
Glass Pillar Kit includes:
Wick Trimmer: Long thin scissors designed to upkeep wick and wax pool.
GP Refill: Simply insert then relight. Need more refills? Available as a subscription.
Originates from the traditional Mexican Prayer candle. 75-hour burn time. Allow 3hrs before extinguishing for an optimal burn. Glass measures approx. 2” x 8”.
Handmade in upstate New York using 100% locally sourced beeswax and a cotton wick. Variations will occur. Always burn candles within sight.
The centerpiece candle. The Twin Flame is a poem written in beeswax. Includes two candles.
Originates from the traditional Italian Duplero candle. Twin Flames require a holder (not included) to secure in an upright position. Melt base to secure in holder. Cut wick to 1/4” inch before lighting. Approx. 8” length, 1” base. Fits standard size candlesticks, candelabras and taper holders. 2-hour burn time, per candle. Allow to self-extinguish for an optimal burn.
Handmade in upstate New York using 100% locally sourced beeswax and a cotton wick. The hand dipped candlemaking method requires that a central wick is repeatedly submerged into molten beeswax. The width of the candle increases as new layers of wax cure over the previous. Then, two hand dipped tapers are carefully wound together to create one candle. Variations will occur. Always light candles within sight.
The offering candle. Chimes are lit to signify prayer, clarify intention or make a wish. Includes nine candles.
Chimes require a holder (not included) to secure in an upright position. Comes as a pair attached by the wick. Cut wick to 1/4” inch before lighting. Approx. 4.5” length, 3/8” width. 2-hour burn time, per candle. Allow to self-extinguish for an optimal burn.
Handmade in upstate New York using 100% locally sourced beeswax and a cotton wick. The hand dipped candlemaking method requires that a central wick is repeatedly submerged into molten beeswax. The width of the candle increases as new layers of wax cure over the previous. Variations will occur. Always burn candles within sight.
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Alysia Mazzella is an artisan candlemaker based in upstate New York. She began in 2017 with the dipped taper. Beeswax Candles by Alysia underlines candlelight as both: sacred and ordinary.