We have asked Hōhepa to make us some pillar candles to pair with our uku plinths.
These are 100% beeswax dipped in a dark plum coloured wax.
The Hōhepa Candle initiative was founded in the early 1980s in Clive, the Hōhepa
Candle Studio has been providing meaningful work opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities. In 2018, this social enterprise relocated to central Napier, becoming part of Hōhepa Creative Works.
The candle making team produce natural products out of 100% locally sourced beeswax from Takapau Kintail Honey.
Beeswax is purifying and detoxifying for the air. We have developed an almost zero-waste work-process. Hōhepa candles are made to be lit! Beeswax is purifying and detoxifying for the air. We encourage using them to create a beautiful and warm ambience and also enjoy the benefits of kindled beeswax.
Candle Care Tips
Blooming: A natural process of beeswax as it cures. This appears as a thin white covering and can be easily polished off with a soft clean cotton cloths or
warm hands.
Safety: Never leave burning candles unattended, burn for two hours at a time, keep them away from drafts,
and trim the wick to 1cm
before lighting.
The tall candle is 5.5cm wide x 15cm tall 330g
The medium candle is 4.5cm wide x 13cm tall 150g
