The great thing about that equation is that we absolutely LOVE dipped candles whichever way they come. These may be slightly skinny or quite chunky... but they'll burn perfectly and for significantly in excess of the burn time promised.

A miracle of quantum physics, chemistry, Mother Nature & sweat and tears, they really will blow your mind.

W: ~1.0-1.4 cm
H: ~12 cm

Burn time:~ > 2 hours

Bag of 12

These wonky imperfects will burn perfectly but are sold at a lovely 25% discount

To fit them into most candleholders, simple warm the base in hot water and then mould the base to the width you want.

Imperfect Bee Lights | 14 for the Price of 10

Imperfect Bee Lights | 14 for the Price of 10

Regular price $69.93 Sale price $49.95 Save $19.98

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Hand made = employing humans = human error = Whoopsies!

The great thing about that equation is that we absolutely LOVE Bee Lights whichever way they come. These may be slightly skinny, quite chunky or conjoined with twin flames burning down side by side without dripping.

A miracle of quantum physics, chemistry, Mother Nature & sweat and tears, they really will blow your mind.

W: ~1.6-1.8cm
H: ~30cm

Burn time:~ 3 - 4 hours

14 x Bee Lights for the price of 10

To fit them into most candleholders, simple warm the base in hot water and then mould the base to the width you want.

Reversible Glass Bon Bon Candle Holder

Regular price $14.95 Sale price $5.00 Save $9.95

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Versatile glass candle holder.

Illuminate with a 4-5 hour tealight one side OR a pure beeswax taper on the other side.

Dimensions: 7.5cm H x 5.8cm W

Every Queen B candle is hand made in Sydney, Australia from 100% pure Australian bees wax and a pure cotton wick.

Imperfect 45cm Tapers - Bundle of 10 (25% cheaper)

Imperfect 45cm Tapers - Bundle of 10 (25% cheaper)

Regular price $250.00 Sale price $187.50 Save $62.50

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Whoopsies!!!... had a human issue and our tapers came out a bit lumpy and stuck together! Simple as that... and that's good for you!! Thankfully these perfectly imperfect 45cm Tapers burn just as beautifully as their prettier siblings!

H: ~45cm

W: ~ 2.5cm tapered down to 1.6cm

Burn time: ~ ages... about 25 hours or so

No Minimum Burn Time

Due to the narrow width of these candles they have no minimum burn time. You can burn them for as long or as short a period as you would like.

All candles, pure beeswax or toxic, need to be burned until the pool of wax reaches the outside edge! It’s an immutable law of physics. This is a requirement every (ish) time you light your candle.

There is no need with a beeswax candle to put it out once it reaches the outside edge, it should just continue to burn beautifully, without dripping, emitting a light honey aroma and a gorgeous warm ambience.

If you’re looking for candles for yoga, meditation, a relaxing bath, kids dinner, bedtime story or any activity that goes for less than a couple of hours, these are the candles for you.

Candle Tips & Tricks

Putting a candle into a glass vessel multiplies the light emitted by the candle many times over.

Curved glass (like a fishbowl) will achieve a better result than straight sided glass because the flame is reflected from many angles. Any glass is better than no glass!
Always allow your candle to burn to the outside edge. As some sage physicist said at some stage in the past “if you don’t allow your candle to burn out to the edge, it won’t burn out to the edge.”
When putting out a pillar candle, use the end of any poker type object (we use the bottom of a pen) to dunk the wick into the molten wax pool and then ensure you lift it out again and re-centre the wick. This stops the wick from smoking (and keeps the wick strong).

Before you relight a pillar candle, always trim the wick to 7mm or so (a little shorter than a centimeter)… if you dipped your wick to put the candle out, it will be coated with wax that has now gone cold so you should be able to trim the wick with your fingertips without getting soot on them!

A Note About Burning Bee Lights & Taper Candles

ANY taper will drip in a breeze – be it beeswax, paraffin or even the chemically hardened petrochemical ‘non-drip’ taper candles. Having said that a beeswax candle is the least likely to drip due to its high melting point.

If you want to make sure your Dinner Taper or Bee Light candles don’t drip, keep them out of any breeze or air movement. If the flame is dancing, then the air around the wick is moving and the candles will drip. Sometimes all you may need to do is move your candle 10cm to the left or right and that will fix the problem

If your table is in the centre of a breezy room, you may just need to think of candles like plants… some plants like full sun and some like shade. If you don’t want to waste your money, then observe this! Likewise, some candles cope with a breeze (Tealights, Round Votives, Solid Pillars) and others don’t (Yapers & Bee Lights), so choose the right candle/s for the right location.

Safety Tips

We recommend always burning a candle on a fire safe and heat proof surface. Ceramic, tile, mirror plate, glass, marble… should all be heat proof (unless they have a special finish on them in which case check first). Never burn a candle directly on to a timber surface.
Think about where your candle flame is going to be when you light the candle and ensure there is nothing that can come into contact with the flame (loose paper, curtains or anything else flammable).
Think about candle safety when you’re setting a dinner table… leave enough room between the candles to allow your guests to pass dishes and drinks without burning themselves or knocking the candles over.
Every child is different, so it is up to you whether it is appropriate to teach your child about fire or not and at what age. If you’re worried about fire safety around kids, think about putting the candles in a holder with a wide flat base (like a vase or fishbowl) and either keeping them out of reach, or, better still, educating the kids not to touch them while they’re burning.

We have had hundreds of customers over the years who have told us that they have taught their kids that when the candles are lit in the evening it is ‘quiet time’… dinner, bath & bed.

Benefits of burning beeswax candles

Every Queen B candle is made with 100% pure Australian beeswax plus a pure cotton wick. Nothing else. No fillers. No fragrances. No soy, palm or paraffin wax… just the purest beeswax in the world. There are many benefits of this approach:

our candles all burn with an golden aura-ed flame that is larger than their toxic cousins (because of the high melting point of the wax we can use a larger wick) throwing more light;
they burn significantly longer than any non-beeswax candles of a similar size;
they purify the air via ionisation and have significant health benefits especially for those of us suffering from respiratory problems like asthma;
using them is good for your health, good for Australian beekeepers, good for the regional communities they live in, good for farmers who rely on bees for pollination, good for national parks and state forests, good for the environment, good for artisan skills, good for Australian jobs and because of all of that, good for you!!

Moonlights Solar Eclipse - warehouse sale

Moonlights Solar Eclipse - warehouse sale

Regular price Sale price $25.00 Save $-25.00

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These moonlight glasses feature a black base which enhances the floating effect of the candle as the base is highlighted by the reflection of the flame.

As used on the tables at Guillaume (a, now closed, 3 hatted restaurant in Paddington), our Moonlight candles cast an incredible light. They also make an absolutely stunning gift you will certainly be thanked for.

Moonlight candles are perfect used singly on a table for 2 at home, or their enormous, golden hued flame works extraordinarily well for weddings, parties and events.

We're offering bulk discounts at pricing not seen before and not to be seen again...

Flared Glass Tealight Holder

Regular price $12.00 Sale price $6.00 Save $6.00

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Contemporary flared glass candle holder which casts stunning light patterns on the table surface or wall beside which it sits.

H: 7cm
W: 8cm

Botany Oil Burner

Regular price $50.00 Sale price $15.00 Save $35.00

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Botany Essential oil burners are designed to last the full length of a 7-8 hour tealight candle.

Oil Burner Dimensions: 12cm H x 11cm D

Electric Burner Dimensions:

Fill with water and add up to 10 drops of any 100% pure essential oil or essential oil blend.

Tealight candles not included

Never leave a lit oil burner unattended.

Keep out of reach of children and flammable materials.

Clean candle lit vaporisers regularly.

Suitable for our 4-5 hour and 8-9 hour tealights.

Medium Beeswax Wrap - warehouse sale (65% off)

Medium Beeswax Wrap - warehouse sale (65% off)

Regular price $7.00 Save $-7.00

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Made with pure cotton fabric, pure Australian beeswax, organic coconut oil and tree resin.

Queen B beeswax wraps are a natural, biodegradable alternative to plastic wrap.

Uses: These wraps will stick to themselves using the warmth of your hands. Simply wrap around the food item (cheese, fruit, veggies), bowl or plate of food to create a seal.

Cleaning: Rinse between uses in lukewarm water with a mild dish soap (like sunlight soap).

Refreshing your wraps: Depending on your usage, your wraps should last between 6-12 months. If they start looking a bit haggard, lay between sheets of baking paper and iron (or pop on baking paper in a 110 degree celcius oven for a few minutes).

* Please note that the fabric pattern may vary... it will be a lucky dip!

Large Beeswax Wrap - warehouse sale (65% off)

Large Beeswax Wrap - warehouse sale (65% off)

Regular price $9.00 Save $-9.00

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Made with pure cotton fabric, pure Australian beeswax, organic coconut oil and tree resin.

Queen B beeswax wraps are a natural, biodegradable alternative to plastic wrap.

Uses: These wraps will stick to themselves using the warmth of your hands. Simply wrap around the food item (cheese, fruit, veggies), bowl or plate of food to create a seal.

Cleaning: Rinse between uses in lukewarm water with a mild dish soap (like sunlight soap).

* Please note that the fabric pattern may vary... it will be a lucky dip!

Imperfect 15cm Pillar Beeswax Candle | 40hr Burn Time

Imperfect 15cm Pillar Beeswax Candle | 40hr Burn Time

Regular price $39.95 Sale price $30.00 Save $9.95

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Our Imperfect 15cm Pillar candles may have a mark or drip or other slight imperfection, but will still burn perfectly (ie keep it out of air movement and it will burn without dripping)!

Dimensions:
H: ~15 cm
W: ~4 cm

Burn time: 40 hours each

Ingredients: Pure Australian Beeswax

Wick: Pure Cotton

Our 15cm Solid Pillar beeswax candle is a customer favourite for weddings, events, dinner parties or every day burning at home or work.

XL Beeswax Wrap - warehouse sale (65% off)

XL Beeswax Wrap - warehouse sale (65% off)

Regular price $11.00 Save $-11.00

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Made with pure cotton fabric, pure Australian beeswax, organic coconut oil and tree resin. Queen B beeswax wraps are a natural, biodegradable alternative to plastic wrap.

XL - 54cm x 40cm

Uses: These wraps will stick to themselves using the warmth of your hands. Simply wrap around the food item (cheese, fruit, veggies), bowl or plate of food to create a seal.

Cleaning: Rinse between uses in lukewarm water with a mild dish soap (like sunlight soap).

The Little Book of Bees: Buzzy Wit & Wisdom

Regular price $20.00 Sale price $14.00 Save $6.00

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Humans and bees have enjoyed a close relationship for millennia, and the entries in this book reflect at least two thousand years of fascination with the world's favourite insect. Packed full of science, history, folklore and quotes - all about the bee.

Listen to the bees.

Green Mosaic Glass Hurricane

Regular price $60.00 Sale price $20.00 Save $40.00

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Our first sale of these stunning holders happened when our worker bee, Jess, lit them with tealights for photography!...

These holders can also be used as vases or pot plant holders or as a floating candle holder. Versatile and stunning... winning combo 😍

These are Illuminated for photography with a pure beeswax tealight candle.

Dimensions:
Small - 8cm H x 7cm W
Medium - 10.5cm H x 10.5cm W
Large - 15cm H x 15cm W

R Stephens Leatherwood Honey

Regular price $35.00 Save $-35.00

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Awarded the World's Best Tasting Honey at Apimondia in 2015, Tasmanian Leatherwood is an absolute luxury to have available to us.

We have 750g and 2kg tins of honey available at unheard of prices with volume discounts as we help move honey from a contract sale to a distributor in New York that was cancelled. We're offering discounts for volume off the already amazing price:

750g Tins
1 - 2 tins - $35.00 each
3+ tins - $29.75 each (save 15% per tin)
6+ tins - $26.25 each (save 25% per tin)

2kg Tins
1 - 2 tins - $55.00 each
3+ tins - $46.75 each
6+ tins - $41.25 each

The Stephens family, from which we source this honey, have rare bee sites deep within the World Heritage Listed forests on the South West coast of Tasmania. Indeed they go so deep into the forests that they grade the roads themselves and are the only humans to have been into this area since it was heritage listed in 1982. This is leatherwood flower nectar collected from an area of the world that is so pristine.

From Google AI:

In 2015, the Apimondia International Apicultural Congress named a leatherwood honey the world's best-tasting honey. Leatherwood honey is a sought-after variety of honey with a unique flavor and aroma:

Flavor: Leatherwood honey has a complex, layered flavor with notes of spice, citrus, white flowers, and subtle earth and wood. It's often described as creamy, buttery, and smooth, with a well-balanced sweetness.

Aroma: Leatherwood honey has a strong, intense floral aroma.
Color: Leatherwood honey is ochre-yellow in color.
Texture: Leatherwood honey has a smooth and creamy texture.

Leatherwood honey is rare and special, and it's difficult to acquire:

Access Leatherwood trees can be centuries old and hidden deep in the forest, making them hard to access. Logging, wildfires, and catastrophic weather have reduced the number of accessible leatherwood groves.
Production

It takes 70 years for a baby leatherwood tree to reach nectar-producing maturity.

Leatherwood honey is believed to have health benefits, including: Antioxidants: High in antioxidants, which may help prevent heart disease, arthritis, and cataracts

Prebiotics: May help digestive health by promoting the growth of good gut bacteria
Antibacterial: May have antibacterial properties
Anti-inflammatory: May have anti-inflammatory properties

At Home (Honey & Co) - Sarit Packer/Itamar Srulovich

At Home (Honey & Co) - Sarit Packer/Itamar Srulovich

Regular price $50.00 Sale price $20.00 Save $30.00

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Brought to you by the award-winning chefs behind the Honey & Co. empire, Sarit Packer and Itamar Srulovich present simple and delicious Middle Eastern dishes that are easy to make and a pleasure to serve. From breads to bakes, salads to sweets, there is something for everyone in this celebration of Middle Eastern cooking.

Wholesome, fresh and seasonal ingredients are organised into chapters For Us Two, For Friends, For the Weekend, For a Crowd and The Kitchen. Enjoy authentic recipes like Jerusalem sesame bread filled with harissa and lemon chicken, tuck into a crisp salad with saffron-poached pears with walnut tahini, or delight in a fish pastilla or a rabbit stifado, among many more. The mouth-watering recipes featured in this book are quick and simple to make. Whip them up for lunch or a weekend meal without forward planning, special ingredients or fancy equipment – these will quickly become staple recipes that you, friends and family will revisit again and again.

Packed full of stylish and stunning photography, At Home takes Sarit and Itamar out of the restaurant kitchen and into their home, and is filled with the stories in food that mean the most to them. The recipes and surrounding text is written from the heart with affection for the food they love.

Imperfect Apples (just ask Adam)

Regular price $40.00 Sale price $30.00 Save $10.00

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Our imperfect candles are perfectly imperfect... a blemish or scratch here or a ding there. Being Queen B, they'll still burn perfectly, they just may not look perfect.

Apple candle dimensions
H:~6.5cm
W:~7.5cm
Burn time: 40 hours

We always recommend burning candles on a fireproof and heat safe surface (like a little side plate or saucer). Please also keep them away from pets, littlies and flammable objects (like curtains or walls)!

Beeswax Wrap Drawer Drying Hangers

Regular price $14.95 Save $-14.95

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This stunning little pair of stainless steel hooks will hang over the edge of any drawer and are perfect to hang your beeswax wraps on to drip dry (assuming you have a floor that will manage a few water droplets).

If you have a precious floor, simply shake off the loose water from your wraps after wiping them down.

H: 8.5cm (to bottom of curve of the hook)
W: 5cm
D: 2cm (ie will hang over any drawer front 2cm/20mm wide or narrower

The drawers in the image are 10mm deep... and the drawer hooks work perfectly.

Glass Tealight Holder - Wattle & Swirl

Regular price $9.95 Save $-9.95

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Hands up if seeing the wattle starting to flower instantly lifts your mood?... now you can have these gorgeous glass tealight holders inspired by the native wattle in your life every day!

Illuminate with a pure beeswax tealight candle.

Dimensions:
Small - 8cm H x 7cm W
Swirl / Flame - 9cm H x 8cm W
Large - 13cm H x 9.5cm W

All Wrapped Up - Botanicals

Regular price $25.00 Save $0.00

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All Wrapped Up is a series of gorgeous stationery books celebrating the work of Australia’s best and brightest artists.

Love the pattern? Rip it out and wrap something up!
Includes 20 gift wrapping sheets (± 70cm x 50cm) and 2 sheets of stickers.

Botanicals showcases the unique flora of Australia as seen through the eyes of textile designer and illustrator Edith Rewa.

About the Author
Edith Rewa is an illustrator and textile designer. With a fondness for the native flora and fauna of the Australian bush, she illustrates to share a sense of reverence in our natural landscapes. Her works can be found on her luxurious silk scarves and art prints, on book covers, and on inspiration boards everywhere.

Imperfects 8cm Solid Pillar - Buy 3, Get the 4th FREE | 16hr Burn Time ea

Imperfects 8cm Solid Pillar - Buy 3, Get the 4th FREE | 16hr Burn Time ea

Regular price $59.85 Sale price $39.95 Save $19.90

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Perfection is the enemy of good at Queen B, so we have occasional good candles that simply don't make the grade. Bottom line is they may not be as perfect as others, but they'll still burn beautifully.

Buy 3, get 1 FREE (ie 4 for the price of 3... or 25% off)!

Dimensions:
H: ~ 8 cm
W: ~ 4.5 cm

Burn time: 16 hours each

Ingredients: 100% pure Australian Beeswax

Wick: Pure Cotton