Expert: Peter Loedden - 2/25/2001

Question
    I hope this question isn't too much of a nuisance, but I was just curious if you could answer this question that has been bugging me for months.  I know you are into poured beeswax candles, but do you happen to know which candle has a longer burning time, Beeswax or Bayberry. I have heard Beeswax is a very light weight and durable wax but it doesn't burn long, but Bayberry candles last a long time but they are very easily broken and quite brittle.  
     I don't know, but I am looking for a quality type of candle, do you know, I really need some help!
                     Kay

Answer
Kay,
I frankly do not know which burns longer. I know beeswax burns a lot longet than paraffin. The beeswax that does not burn very long are the rolled tapers, there is more air in them than wax. Poured pillars burn quite good. If you are looking for a quality type candle, you can't go wrong with beeswax.
I also happen to sell it for $30.00/10lbs+S/H
prater@mb.sympatico.ca
Hope this helps a bit.
Peter