Pillar candles

Block candles made of pure beeswax from Aarhusian BISTAD

Here you get a completely natural block candle made from pure beeswax from Grøn Voks Pulje - i.e. wax that comes from bee farms where neither pesticides nor antibiotics are used.

It is a beautiful candle in all its simplicity and naturalness - and a much better light for the environment. Beeswax candles are a natural and chemical-free alternative to candles made of stearin and paraffin.

This product is handmade in Aarhus, among others. of vulnerable citizens. Minor variations may therefore occur in the individual products. It has no effect on the quality of the light.

BISTAD is a social economy company where there is always room for "the weird". We clearly support that at Økofamily.

The light is approx. 7.5 cm. high and originates from beeswax gathered from local beehives distributed over central Jutland - beeswax from Grøn Voks Pulje.

It has a burning time of around 40 hours.

When you buy these beeswax candles, you make an important difference:

• for vulnerable citizens
• for the honey bee
• for your indoor climate
• for nature
• for the CO2 released
• for yourself and your loved ones

How to use your beeswax candle correctly and safely

• Continuously cut the wick down - this way the candle burns best and slowly, and you avoid the candle becoming sooty.
• At the same time, you must avoid drafts in the room, where the light is.
• The wick should burn up by itself, but if a small piece falls off and lands in the light, it reduces the quality of the fire.

Also, pay attention to the fire authorities' instructions for burning candles:

• Never leave a lighted candles.
• Always place lit candles so that children and animals cannot knock them over.
• Always supervise candles.
• Always turn off candles when you go to bed or leave the home.
• Calves must be placed well away from fluttering curtains.
• Never have candles in children's rooms.
• Candles (especially tealights) can float out and begin to burn
• Do not blow out light, but smother the flame. For example with a pot that is placed over the candle(s) with the bottom in the air.

Quality from Dipam
Dipam is known for their uncompromising approach to quality. All raw materials and packaging are carefully selected with a focus on pure production.

Their candles are solid-colored and feature the beautiful, characteristic golden color that only the finest beeswax possesses. Since the candles are handcrafted, they may develop a thin, whitish film over time, which is simply a mark of quality and proof that the wax is 100% pure.

Product Information

• Design: Diamond shape
• Material: 100% pure beeswax of the highest quality
• Dimensions: Ø6 x 8 cm

Usage tip: To get the best experience with your diamond candle, you should trim the wick to approx. 1 cm before each lighting. This ensures a steady flame and an even burn of the beautiful facets.

5 million flowers in one candle
It takes an almost unimaginable effort to create a single beeswax candle. Bees must visit nearly 5 million flowers to produce enough wax for just one candle – a journey equivalent to flying two and a half times around the Earth.

During the summer months, up to 60,000 bees in a single colony work hard to collect "sunlight" in the form of nectar and pollen. Over 20 hours, worker bees transform this energy into wax in their stomachs before using it to build intricate honeycombs.

While the wax is originally colorless, it develops its deep golden hue and familiar honey scent over time as nectar and pollen are stored within it.

Advice for your beeswax candles

• Avoid drafts: To ensure a steady flame and prevent the candle from smoking or dripping, it should be placed away from drafts.

• Wick length: The ideal wick length is 10-15 mm. If the wick becomes too long, you can gently trim it.

• Burn time: Allow the candle to burn long enough for the entire surface to melt before extinguishing it – this ensures an even burn.

Over time, a matte coating known as "bloom" may appear on the surface of beeswax candles; this is a natural process proving the purity of the wax. The coating can easily be wiped off with a soft cloth if you prefer a glossy finish.

Specifications:

• Contents: 1 egg-shaped pillar candle
• Material: 100% pure beeswax, cotton wick
• Dimensions: Height 65 mm, width 45 mm
• Burn time: Approximately 5 hours