{"id":188,"date":"2026-09-08T00:38:17","date_gmt":"2026-09-08T04:38:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/conwaycraftsmanship.com\/?page_id=188"},"modified":"2026-10-19T00:30:18","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T04:30:18","slug":"beeswax-candle-faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/conwaycraftsmanship.com\/index.php\/beeswax-candle-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Beeswax Candle FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- live-crawl lander 1788842426 beeswax-candle-faq.html -->\n\n<link rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\" \/>\n<link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Cormorant+Garamond:wght@600&#038;family=Source+Sans+3:wght@400;600;700&#038;display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\" \/>\n<style>\n    body{margin:0;font-family:\"Source Sans 3\",system-ui,sans-serif;background:#fff8ee;color:#2a2118;line-height:1.7}\n    .wrap{max-width:640px;margin:0 auto;padding:2rem 1.15rem}\n    a{color:#6b4a9e;font-weight:700}\n    h1{font-family:\"Cormorant Garamond\",Georgia,serif}\n    .cta-row{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;margin-top:1.25rem}\n    .btn{display:inline-block;padding:0.65rem 1.1rem;border-radius:999px;font-weight:800;text-decoration:none;border:1.5px solid #c4892a;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#e8b84a,#f0c64b);color:#1a140e}\n    .btn.alt{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#8a6bb8,#6b4a9e);color:#fff8e8;border-color:#5a3a88}\n    .btn.ghost{background:#fffdf8;color:#6b4a9e;border-color:rgba(196,137,42,0.45)}\n  <\/style>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"url\": \"https:\/\/conwaycraftsmanship.com\/index.php\/beeswax-candle-faq\/\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What are Conway Candle Sanctuary candles made of?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"100% pure Maine beeswax, colored with plant dye and mica \u2014 never paraffin. 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Some pieces get a light coconut-oil polish for shine. Each candle is hand-poured into a mold in Midcoast Maine.<\/p>\n      <h2>Are beeswax candles better than soy or paraffin?<\/h2>\n      <p>Beeswax is hive-made wax with a longer, cleaner burn and a soft honey note \u2014 Conway Candle Sanctuary pours 100% pure Maine beeswax in Midcoast Maine and never uses paraffin.<\/p>\n      <h2>How long does a beeswax candle burn?<\/h2>\n      <p>Burn time varies with the size and shape of the candle, and we don\u2019t publish hour counts yet. Bigger candles burn longer, so each Single lists its weight \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/conwaycraftsmanship.com\/index.php\/rose-single\/\">rose 2.96 oz<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/conwaycraftsmanship.com\/index.php\/meo-time-cat-single\/\">Meo cat 2.19 oz<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/conwaycraftsmanship.com\/index.php\/rbf-cat-single\/\">RBF cat 3 oz<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/conwaycraftsmanship.com\/index.php\/pumpkin-singles\/\">pumpkins 3.07\u201314.07 oz<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/conwaycraftsmanship.com\/index.php\/apple-single\/\">apple 6.9 oz<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/conwaycraftsmanship.com\/index.php\/artichoke-single\/\">artichoke 12.3 oz<\/a>. Compare weights on <a href=\"https:\/\/conwaycraftsmanship.com\/index.php\/singles\/\">Singles<\/a>.<\/p>\n      <h2>How long until my order is ready?<\/h2>\n      <p>Every candle is made to order. Please allow <strong>1\u20133 weeks<\/strong> for your order to be poured and ready to ship or pick up. For large wholesale orders, ask Jack to confirm timing on the <a href=\"https:\/\/conwaycraftsmanship.com\/index.php\/sanctuary-baskets\/\">wholesale page<\/a>.<\/p>\n      <h2>Do you ship Maine beeswax candles?<\/h2>\n      <p>Yes \u2014 checkout is live on <a href=\"https:\/\/conwaycraftsmanship.com\/index.php\/singles\/\">Singles<\/a>. Shipping and packaging are paid by the customer, and local pickup in Midcoast Maine is free.<\/p>\n      <h2>Will my candle look exactly like the photo?<\/h2>\n      <p>Close, but not identical. Plant dye and mica colors vary from pour to pour, so every candle is a little different \u2014 photos show shapes and types.<\/p>\n      <h2>How should I burn a beeswax candle?<\/h2>\n      <p>Set it on a heat-safe dish away from drafts, children and pets, and never leave a lit candle unattended.<\/p>\n      <h2>Where can I buy handmade Maine beeswax candles?<\/h2>\n      <p>Shop <a href=\"https:\/\/conwaycraftsmanship.com\/index.php\/singles\/\">Singles<\/a> online (rose, pumpkin, apple, artichoke and cat candles, plus the raven luminary), or visit Midcoast Maine partners on <a href=\"https:\/\/conwaycraftsmanship.com\/index.php\/find-us\/\">Find us<\/a> \u2014 Owen\u2019s and Dot\u2019s in Lincolnville, A Little Moore in Camden. 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