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How Can I Get the Most Out of My Beeswax Candles?

How Can I Get the Most Out of My Beeswax Candles?

Accidents happen! One of the amazing things about beeswax is that the mistakes we make while burning our candles can usually be remedied. Beeswax is precious - honey bees need to pollinate over 2 million flowers to make one pound of beeswax! We know you want to get the most out of your 100% beeswax candles, so here are a few common mistakes to avoid: Never Move Your Burning CandleWhile this…
Which Type of Cotton Square Braid Wick Should I Use with Beeswax?

Which Type of Cotton Square Braid Wick Should I Use with Beeswax?

All of our square braid cotton wick is manufactured by Atkins & Pearce in the USA.With 10 sizes of cotton square braid to choose from, how do you know which sizes will work best with the candles you want to make?  Here's a guide for solid candles, but the best advice to finding the right wick is to test, test and test again! 1/0 size wick for taper candles measuring approximately 1"…
Choosing The Right Beeswax Candle - Pillars

Choosing The Right Beeswax Candle - Pillars

Why Choose Pillars? Our beeswax pillars are available in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors! They are a long-burning staple that can be used for any occasion.Wax MemoryCandle wax and wick have a "memory" and will burn out to the same spot each time. To get the most out of your beeswax candle it is important for pillars to have a good first burn and establish a proper "memory ring" in the…
Choosing The Right Beeswax Candle - Votives

Choosing The Right Beeswax Candle - Votives

Available in a variety of colors, our clean burning beeswax votive candles are the perfect choice for weddings and special events! Simple yet elegant, votive candles require very little assistance when burned properly.   Like tea lights, votives are meant to liquefy as they burn. Just as a tea light fits snug inside its holder, a votive candle should do the same. While there are…
Choosing The Right Beeswax Candle - Tea Lights

Choosing The Right Beeswax Candle - Tea Lights

Why Choose Tea Lights?Tea lights are one of our favorite candles, one of our best sellers, and are a great option for those who are new to using beeswax candles!I love them because they are self-contained, the wick rarely needs to be trimmed, they burn beautifully for about 4 hours, and they extinguish themselves.They are an excellent choice for special events and equally enjoyable at home. Becaus…
New Year, New Look, Same Toadily Handmade Beeswax Candles

New Year, New Look, Same Toadily Handmade Beeswax Candles

Wishing You A Happy New Year! As we ring in the new year and transition to our new website we would love your feedback!  Your opinion matters to us at THBC, If you see anything that you would like to share regarding our new website - let us know!  Designed with your shopping experience in mind, we hope to capture the natural beauty and delicate simplicity of our beeswax candles throug…