Well Creek Candles
Welcome the the Well Creek Candle web site where we sell our hand made candles made
from natural waxes.
Natural waxes are those found in nature such as Beeswax or made from natural sources
such as Soy Wax
We no longer have any products on this site that are made from paraffin wax which
is a by-product of the petroleum industry.
What are the advantages of natural waxes?
One modern use of candles is to scent a room with various fragrances. The type of
candle you burn affects the combustibles you fill your room with. Paraffin wax is
derived from the industrial processing of crude oil. Whilst they have been used
successfully as candles and scented products for some years, we would prefer not
to burn them when there are more natural products available.
Soy Wax
Made from hydrogenated Soy Bean oil, this is a fairly recent introduction. It was
first produced in the 1990’s as a cheaper alternative to Beeswax. Soy candles can
last longer than paraffin wax and produce a lot less soot.
Beeswax
Beeswax is produced by honey bees. They use beeswax to build the hive structure,
the honey comb where they store the honey and produce new bees. Beeswax is produced
by the worker bees so is entirely natural. It is a golden yellow colour with a smell
somewhere between honey and toffee.Made into candles it is solid, shiny and simple.
One of our favourite natural candle waxes.
Beeswax is more expensive than most other waxes. Go to our Beeswax pages
Aromatherapy Candles
Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils to improve the mental and physical well
being of an individual. They can be applied by massage using carrier oils, by water
or inhaled. Aromatherapy candles allow the release of these oils into the room as
part of this process.
Types of Candle
There are several different types of candle. Teal Lights, Votives, Jar Candles,
Dinner Candles and pillar candles to name a few. The main difference is the volume
of wax involved which of course affects the length of time it burns. Tea Lights
are the smallest and usually placed in holders or under burners. Votives are used
to deliver a scent and tend to completely melt Jar candles and container candles
cover a wide range. Dinner candles are tall and thin. Pillar candles are round
or square and tend to be the largest.
