PREMIUM
AUSTRALIAN
BEESWAX
CANDLES

THE HISTORY OF OUR HUMBLE HIVE
Learn more about our humble beginnings and the family behind Humble The Urban Hive.
Humble Burn is the byproduct born from our commitment to maintaining a zero waste and sustainable apiary of happy bees.
We don’t waste our bees’ hard work, and respect all that they provide us with.
Our 100% premium Australian beeswax candles are hand crafted in our Sydney studio, with enchanting dinner tapers, festive, themed and fun designs that will elevate any tablescape.
BEESWAX BLOOM
Beeswax candles are nature’s quiet masterpiece, sculpted by the tireless efforts of honeybees and steeped in the golden glow of their world. But like anything pure and untouched, they carry a story that evolves over time. Enter blooming—the soft, frosty coating that graces the surface of a beeswax candle.
To some, blooming might look like a flaw, but to those who know, it’s the hallmark of authenticity.
What is Blooming?
Blooming is beeswax’s natural way of showing its age, as its lighter, delicate oils rise to the surface and crystalize. It’s a sign that your candle is made from 100% pure beeswax—untouched by additives, just as nature intended.
A Touch of Character
- The Look of Purity: The soft, white haze gives your beeswax candles a rustic charm, a visible testament to their natural origins.
- Unique to Every Candle: No two candles bloom in the same way, making each one as unique as the hive it came from.
Caring for Bloom
If you prefer the golden sheen of freshly poured beeswax, blooming is easy to buff away:
- Gently rub the surface with a soft cloth or your fingers.
- For a deeper glow, lightly warm the candle with a hairdryer.
Or, let it be. Blooming isn’t just an aesthetic—it’s a quiet reminder that your candle is alive with the spirit of the hive.
Beeswax candles aren’t just about light; they’re about legacy. Each flicker carries the scent of honey, the whisper of bees’ wings, and the natural elegance of blooming.
Because when you light a beeswax candle, you’re not just illuminating a room—you’re connecting to the pure, unrefined beauty of the world’s most diligent artisans.