Hand Poured Beeswax Christmas Candles
Hand Poured Beeswax Christmas Candles
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Celebrate Christmas this year with our Christmas themed candles. Choose from Christmas trees, Father Christmas or Christmas pillar candles.
Our beeswax candles contain no artificial scents or colours but are beautiful just as they are, with a soft honey fragrance.
Create ambiance in your home with a warm amber glow from our beeswax candles.
Handmade in NZ
Price is per candle. Trees are approximately 9cm tall. Father Christmas is approximately 6cm tall. Christmas pillar candle is approximately 5cm tall.
Burn Times and Drip Potential Whether you prefer a classic pillar shape or one of our Christmas tree shaped candles, we take care to select the most suitable wick for each candle. The pillar candles with their round shape are perfect for allowing the flame to consume all the wax, making them less likely to drip and will therefore have the longest burn time. Our Christmas tree and Father Christmas designs will drip and be much more variable in their burn, so we usually do not attempt to estimate a burn time for these candles. Please ensure all candles are burned on a base that can capture any leaked wax.
Burning Instructions Ensure candle is on a level surface in a proper holder. To extinguish the candle without smoking, dip the wick into the wax pool and then stand it back up before the wax cools - this also primes the wick for easy relighting.
Blooming Beautiful Over time pure beeswax may develop a white dusting called “Bloom”. This is a natural process which does not affect the burning of the candle. If you prefer the bright yellow look, bloom can be polished off with a soft cloth, but it will return. l run d no
Safety Always burn candle within sight and never leave unattended. Keep away from draughts, children and pets. Burn on a level, fireproof surface and keep away from flammable objects.
Why choose a beeswax bread bag
Better for your bread. Better for the planet.
Keeps bread fresher for longer
The breathable cotton weave lets your crust stay crisp while the beeswax locks in just the right amount of moisture.
100% natural — no nasties
Pure local beeswax on organic cotton. No paraffin, no oils, no resins, no plastic. Just the good stuff.
Reusable for a year+
Wash, air dry, repeat. Lasts a full year with daily use. Send it back for a $10 recoating and it's good for another year.
Handmade in Pirongia, NZ
Each bag is made by hand at The Hive in Pirongia using beeswax from local Mountainview Honey bees.
How it works
Three simple steps
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Cool your bread first
Never put warm bread in the bag — let it cool completely first to protect the beeswax coating and prevent moisture build-up.
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Slide your loaf in
Pop your loaf in and fold the top over to seal. Holds one large loaf or two small ones comfortably.
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Wipe clean and reuse
Cold water rinse or damp cloth wipe. Air dry flat. Never use heat — it will melt the coating. That's it.
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Questions about your beeswax bread bag
How long does the beeswax coating last?
With regular use, about one year. After that the coating starts to wear down — when it does, you can send it back for a $10 recoating and it's good for another year. The cotton bag itself lasts much longer.
How is this different from plastic bags or beeswax wraps?
Plastic traps moisture and makes bread go hard and mouldy. Beeswax wraps are great for cheese and leftovers, but this bag is specifically designed for bread — the cotton weave breathes properly so your crust stays crisp while keeping the loaf fresh. Plus ours is 100% pure beeswax, so it lasts longer and smells like actual beeswax, not chemicals.
Is it really 100% pure beeswax?
Yes. No paraffin, no oils, no resins. Just pure beeswax from Mountainview Honey right here in NZ on organic cotton. That's why it lasts longer and works better.
How do I care for it?
Wipe with a damp cloth or rinse with cold water. Air dry flat. Never use hot water or put it anywhere near heat — that will melt the coating. It's pretty low-maintenance, honestly.
Can I use it for other foods?
You could, but it's really designed for bread. The breathability is perfect for keeping loaves fresh but may not suit other items as well. Stick with what it's made for and you'll be happy.
What if I don't like it?
You've got 30 days to change your mind — full refund, no questions asked. But honestly, if you're spending money on good bread, this will solve a real problem.
How much is shipping?
$9 flat-rate anywhere in NZ. Free shipping on orders over $150. International shipping from $16.
What customers are saying
Made with love in Pirongia
Why I started making these bags
I got tired of watching beautiful sourdough go stale in plastic bags. There had to be a better way — and beeswax bread bags are exactly that.
Each bag is made by hand right here at The Hive in Pirongia, using cotton fabric and pure beeswax from our local Mountainview Honey bees. It takes time to get right, but the result is something that genuinely works and lasts.
If you're spending time and love on quality bread, you deserve something better than a plastic bag to keep it in. This is it.
Shereen ParkerFounder, The Hive in Pirongia
