Curio: a rare, unusual or intriguing object.
It is always fun to come across a new object that strikes our fancy and lends itself to casting for a candle. These pure beeswax candles are some of our favorites. Just the kind of thing to pick up your spirit or a dark little corner of the room.
From the grace of the pineapple, which symbolizes hospitality, to the whimsy of the elephant, there is something here for every one.
this pure beeswax candle is inspired by classical greek architectural forms. solid and vertical, it brings a steady, structured presence to a table, mantel, or shelf.
as it burns, the ridges along the edge begin to soften, subtly echoing the worn and collapsing columns of the parthenon.
the beeswax is colored in small batches with aniline dyes, producing deep, rich hues that still carry the natural scent of honey.
sold individually.
this pure beeswax candle was cast from a vintage hobnail milk glass bottle found in an antique store in ohio. the raised bubble texture, known as a hobnail pattern, gives the surface a distinctive, tactile quality often seen in antique glass and pottery.
its structured form and repeating bumps catch the light as it burns.
the beeswax is colored in small batches with aniline dyes, producing deep, rich hues that still carry the natural scent of honey.
5" high, 3.5" wide.
sold individually.
this pure beeswax candle takes its shape from a carved wooden pineapple finial, long recognized as a symbol of welcome and hospitality. because of the diamond pattern, you get a crown of points as it burns, a ring of soft peaks rising around the flame. it makes for a beautiful burn.
the beeswax is colored in small batches with aniline dyes, producing deep, rich hues that still carry the natural scent of honey.
5" high.
sold individually.
this pure beeswax candle takes its shape from a small elephant figure discovered at a flea market and adapted in the studio. compact and detailed, it brings a quiet sense of charm to a shelf or table.
the beeswax is colored in small batches with aniline dyes, producing deep, rich hues that still carry the natural scent of honey.
3" high.
sold individually.
this set of four pure beeswax eggs celebrates the simple, timeless form of the egg, a symbol of renewal and spring. grouped together, they offer small, steady points of light.
the beeswax is colored in small batches with aniline dyes, producing deep, rich hues that still carry the natural scent of honey.
2" high. specific colors are the candlemaker’s choice.
sold as a set of 4.
this set of six pure beeswax eggs celebrates the simple, timeless form of the egg, a symbol of renewal and spring. grouped together, they offer small, steady points of light.
the beeswax is colored in small batches with aniline dyes, producing deep, rich hues that still carry the natural scent of honey.
2" high. specific colors are the candlemaker’s choice.
sold as a set of 6.
this set of three pure beeswax candles takes its shape from the distinctive form of sumo oranges. rounded and slightly irregular, they bring a quiet brightness to a table.
grouped together, they offer small, steady points of light.
the beeswax is colored in small batches with aniline dyes, producing deep, rich hues that still carry the natural scent of honey.
sold as a set of 3.
this pure beeswax candle takes its shape from the full, rounded form of a pomegranate. sculptural and solid, it offers a steady, warm light when lit. my favorite thing about this candle is the way the light glows through the exposed seeds as it burns.
the beeswax is colored in small batches with aniline dyes, producing deep, rich hues that still carry the natural scent of honey.
4" high, 4" wide.
sold individually.