Each candle is made in small batches here at Buzzing Meadows Farm, using a natural cotton wick and no added colour or fragrance. The result is a clean-burning, eco-friendly, and non-toxic beeswax candle that releases a soft, honeyed scent and a beautiful golden glow.

Perfect as a gift for nature lovers, a bear-themed décor piece, or simply to enjoy the gentle light of pure beeswax, Jeff the Bear Candle makes any space feel cosy and calm.

In folklore, the bear represents strength, protection, and endurance — a comforting presence for darker evenings or quiet corners of your home.
• 100% pure beeswax candle, hand-poured in County Clare
• Made with eco-friendly, sustainable beeswax from our own hives
• Cotton wick, paraffin-free and unscented
• Ideal as a unique handmade gift or animal-shaped beeswax candle

Bringing a little bit of nature, sweetness, and light to your home — one bear at a time.

  • Beeswax has been used for candle-making for centuries and remains one of the finest natural waxes available.

    • Burns longer and cleaner than many other waxes

    • Naturally honey-scented with no added fragrance

    • Produces a steady flame with minimal smoke when cared for correctly

    • Made from a renewable, natural material

    • Supports local beekeepers and traditional craft

    Choosing beeswax is a return to something proven, honest, and beautifully simple.

  • You may notice a light white or cloudy film developing on the surface of your beeswax candle over time. This is known as bloom.

    Bloom is a completely natural process and a sign of pure, high-quality beeswax. It occurs when natural wax crystals rise to the surface and does not affect how the candle burns.

    If you prefer a polished look, bloom can be gently removed by:

    • Lightly buffing with a soft cloth

    • Briefly warming the surface with your hands

    Many people choose to leave bloom as it is — a quiet mark of authenticity.

  • To enjoy your beeswax candle safely and to get the best burn:

    • Trim the wick to approximately 5–7 mm before each burn

    • Always place the candle on a heat-resistant surface

    • Keep away from draughts for an even, steady flame

    • Allow the first burn to melt fully across the top to prevent tunnelling

    • Never leave a burning candle unattended

    • Keep out of reach of children and pets

    • Snuff the flame gently rather than blowing it out

    With proper care, beeswax candles burn slowly, cleanly, and beautifully.