Questions to ask about the wax, plus fire-safety basics from the NFPA.
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Beeswax is made by honey bees: MSU Extension says the bees add beeswax to the foundation in a hive to build comb. A beeswax candle is a nice gift, but "beeswax" on a label can mean different things. Here are questions to ask, plus fire safety from the NFPA.
Questions to ask about the wax
Is it all beeswax? Some candles are blends. We didn't find a government definition of "pure beeswax" for candle labels, so treat "pure" as the maker's claim and ask what else is in the candle.
What's in the wick and any scent or color? Check the listing or ask the maker.
Who made it, and where? One maker, Bluecorn Candles, says on its site that its beeswax candles are handmade in Colorado since 1991. That's its own description, and we haven't tested its candles.
What does the maker say about burning it? Look for care instructions on the listing or in the box.
Fire safety: what the NFPA says
Keep candles at least 12 inches from anything that can burn.
Blow out candles before you leave a room or go to bed.
Consider flameless candles.
For 2020–2024 the NFPA reports that candles were involved in about 2% of home fires, roughly 5,894 fires a year. It says over half started when something flammable, such as decor, was too close; 21% involved candles left unattended or misused, and 36% started in the bedroom.
These are the NFPA's general candle tips, not specific to beeswax.
Candle shops to browse
Plain mentions, not links: Bluecorn Candles sells beeswax pillars, tapers, tea lights and votives, plus scented candles and holders, per its site. Basic Honey Co. describes its store as raw honey and beeswax.
Source (maker or seller page, not linked): Bluecorn Candles homepage and beeswax candles page (bluecorncandles.com); Basic Honey Co. homepage (basichoney.com). Checked Oct 26, 2026. These are the seller's own statements, not our testing.