Silicone candle mould - Cylinder with honeycomb cells in relief

01 · COVERAGE

Specs and yield

Mould 16 cm tall × 5.5 cm diameter. Wax capacity: ~315 g per candle, recommended wick 3×16. Estimated burn time: ~45-55 hours lit (≈1 hour per 6-7 g of beeswax consumed). One kilo of surplus wax makes 3 large candles; 5 kilos, 15 pieces ready for market or shop. Flexible, heat-resistant silicone that keeps the honeycomb relief sharp through hundreds of casts.

02 · THERMAL LIMIT

Work the wax at the right temperature

Beeswax melts at 62-65 °C. For a 315 g cylinder: melt the wax at 70-75 °C (slightly hotter than for small candles because the mould holds more mass), centre the 3×16 wick with a toothpick at the top, close with perimeter rubber bands and pour in a slow stream. Let cool 8-12 hours (a large candle sets slower) and demold gently. Absolute maximum melt temperature: 85 °C —above that the wax loses aroma and can yellow unnecessarily.

03 · WHERE IT SELLS

Where it sells best — premium apiary identity

This format works as a centrepiece at craft markets, beekeeping fairs and your own shop where the pitch is "candle made with wax from my own hives". Typical ranges: 15-25 € per unit in pure beeswax, depending on channel and whether it ships with your own label, certifications or apiary story. It's also the kind of candle you can sell to gourmet stores, local-product shops or eco-boutiques on consignment. Beeswax flames burn at ~1093 °C, no black smoke or soot, with negative-ion emission —direct arguments over paraffin that are worth having ready in face-to-face selling.

04 · BEFORE YOU BUY