Each candle maker that I interviewed emphasized the importance of knowing where their wax comes from. I spoke about this at length with Montreal-based Maya Inglis, founder of Wax Maya. Her candles ...

Kristen Pumphrey, candle expert at P.F. Candle Co. explains, ‘Most commercial candles use paraffin wax – even some that are marked as soy wax will contain a large amount of paraffin.

The household name announced on Wednesday that it refreshed its look and feel with a "modern" rebrand and "new and improved ...

Cleaning Beeswax If you are using wax from your own hives, or have purchased wax that has not been cleaned, you will need to clean it before beginning. I first give the wax a pre-cleaning.

2. Fact: You shouldn’t burn a candle until there is no wax left. You might think that a candle should burn until there’s nothing left. But it’s safer to leave about half an inch (about 2.5 centimetres ...

The wax cubes, in Sugared Blossom and Exotic Fruits, are also half price at £1.50. While large jars of Cherry Vanilla, Soft Cotton, Sugar Blossom and Cosy Up are all on offer.

Clockwise from back left: Studio Proba Form Shape Candle 02 in Natural, $93, probahome.com; Carl Durkow Elle candle in Emerald, $48, carldurkow.com; Diaphane Candles Tree of Light candle in Honey ...

They include a large display of candles from Lomar Farms, a farm located just 20 miles away from Manhattan in Palisades, N.Y., that sells beeswax candles, honey, and natural bath and body products.