Homemade in New Hampshire

Hand-poured 100% beeswax candles

100% beeswax, homemade and hand-poured here in Weare, NH.

Made to order — please allow up to 2 weeks.

Handmade by Leslie at Sunrise Hill Farm, Weare, NH

$16Made to order

Handmade by Leslie at Sunrise Hill Farm, Weare, NH

$20Made to order

Handmade by Leslie at Sunrise Hill Farm, Weare, NH

$17Made to order

Handmade by Leslie at Sunrise Hill Farm, Weare, NH

$6Made to order

Handmade by Leslie at Sunrise Hill Farm, Weare, NH

$16Made to order

Handmade by Leslie at Sunrise Hill Farm, Weare, NH

$17Made to order

Why beeswax?

Beeswax candles burn brighter and longer than paraffin.
Many people love beeswax because it’s natural, and it’s often said to help freshen the air.

Always light at the base of the wick, not the top.
“Bloom,” a white, natural and harmless powder, may appear on the outside. It’s a sign of 100% beeswax and can be buffed off with a soft cloth if you wish.
Burn for hours at a time, until the melt pool reaches the outside edge.
Drafts, fans, vents and breezes affect burn time and flame size. Watch for a dancing flame: the candle may need rotating or moving.
Never leave a burning candle unattended, and always use an appropriate holder (a plate, parchment, etc.).
Dam up runs with wax to prevent rapid burning. You may need to “hug” the top edge; don’t let the walls get too high, because beeswax needs lots of oxygen to burn well.
To put it out, dip the wick into the melt pool instead of blowing it out: less smoke, and it primes the wick for next time.
Not every candle uses all its wax. Use the rest in other candles, or to make lotion, salve, waterproofing or crafts.