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Beeswax Candles And Cocktails

Wed, November 6, 2024 (5:00 PM - 7:00 PM)

One Lake Brewing
1 Lake Street
Oak Park, IL 60302
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Join us for a fun night of making beeswax candles while sipping on delicious cocktails!

Welcome to the Beeswax Candles and Cocktails event! Join us for a fun evening of crafting your own beeswax candles while sipping on delicious cocktails. This in-person event will take place on Wed Nov 06 2024 at 5:00 PM at One Lake Brewing. Get ready to unleash your creativity and enjoy a unique experience with friends and fellow candle enthusiasts. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to learn a new skill and have a great time!

All candle making supplies are included. (100% Beeswax Wax)

Each Participant will recieve:

  • 16oz of Candles
  • 2 drinks-Beer, Wine or Call Alcoholic beverages for attendees 21yrs or older
  • Lite snacks available(TBD)
  • Additional Candles can be purchased


Types of candles available to make:

· Tea Lights (Set of 12) .5 oz

· Votives 2 oz

· Fluted Votive 2oz

· Mini Fluted Votive 1.5oz

· Bear 2 oz

· Floating Bee 2oz

· Small Skep 1.5 oz

· Honeypot 5 oz

· Pillar Candle 13oz

· Floating Bee 2oz

· Pound Bar 16oz

· Ounce Bar 1oz

· Honeybear 2oz

· Honeybear Skep Hive 2oz

· Floating Heart 2oz

· Square 3oz

· Candle Tins-Various 3-8 oz

Additional Molds available



Why Beeswax Candles?


Beeswax Candles Properties

· Beeswax is produced when bees consume Honey. It takes between 8-8/12 pounds of Honey to make one pound of wax.

· Beeswax is a stable compound and will not rot, spoil, or decay over time.

· Beeswax burns cleaner than any other candle, it releases negative ions that help to clean the air.

· Pure Beeswax has over 300 individual chemical components

· Burning Beeswax candles produces a white rounded flame, giving a wonderful warm glow

· Beeswax is a great lubricant for oiling furniture joints. Its also good for smooth movement of doors and windows

· To waterproof leather boots and gloves, rub Beeswax on to outerwear

· Beeswax is used to coat sewing thread to strengthen it

· Beeswax is a regular component in beauty products for men and women

Paraffin Candle Properties

· Cheap and easily available

· Burns well in most situations

· Contains artificial dyes and other toxic substances

· Uses synthetic wicks

· Shorter burn time

· Produces soot

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