Product Overview
4" Skep Beehive Candle Silicone Mold
Create a classic skep beehive candle with this premium 4" Skep Beehive Candle Silicone Mold. Inspired by traditional woven bee skeps, this reusable silicone mold features realistic basket-weave rings, decorative honey bees, and a timeless beehive shape that looks beautiful in natural beeswax or colored waxes.
Whether you're making candles for your home, gifts, craft fairs, or your candle business, this mold produces a highly detailed finished candle with excellent definition and easy release.
Finished Candle Size
- Height: Approximately 3.94 inches
- Width: Approximately 2.95 inches
Finished candle dimensions are approximate and may vary slightly depending on wax type and pouring technique.
Mold Size
- Height: Approximately 4.41 inches
- Width: Approximately 3.62 inches
Quick Overview
- Premium reusable silicone candle mold
- Traditional skep beehive design
- Decorative honey bee accents
- Realistic woven basket texture
- Flexible silicone for easy candle removal
- Crisp professional-quality detail
- Compatible with beeswax, soy wax, paraffin, coconut wax, and palm wax
- Finished candle measures approximately 3.94 inches high × 2.95 inches wide
Why You'll Love This Mold
The traditional skep has long been a symbol of beekeeping, making this candle an excellent choice for beekeepers, honey lovers, and rustic home décor. The woven texture and decorative honey bees create a finished candle that looks handcrafted and elegant from every angle.
Its larger size also provides an impressive burn time and makes it a beautiful centerpiece for tables, mantels, gift baskets, and seasonal displays.
Create Beautiful Candles in Any Color
This mold creates beautiful candles in nearly any wax color, including:
- Natural Beeswax
- Honey Gold
- Ivory
- Pearl White
- Cream
- Rustic Brown
- Chocolate Brown
- Sage Green
- Forest Green
- Burgundy
- Ocean Blue
- Black
- Soft Gray
- Copper
- Antique Gold
Perfect for creating:
- Beekeeping gifts
- Rustic home décor
- Farmhouse decorating
- Honey house displays
- Holiday gifts
- Handmade gifts
- Nature-inspired décor
- Craft fair inventory
- Farmers market displays
- Boutique gift shop merchandise
Compatible Wax Types
Compatible with:
- Beeswax
- Soy Wax
- Paraffin Wax
- Coconut Wax
- Palm Wax
- Pillar Wax Blends
- Most decorative candle waxes
Natural beeswax beautifully complements the skep design and highlights the realistic basket-weave texture.
Premium Silicone Construction
Crafted from premium flexible silicone for dependable performance and long-lasting durability.
Benefits include:
- Easy candle release
- Exceptional detail reproduction
- Flexible construction
- Easy cleanup
- Reusable for many pours
- Durable silicone construction
- Professional-quality finished candles
Perfect For
Ideal for creating:
- Skep beehive candles
- Beeswax candles
- Honey bee gifts
- Farmhouse décor
- Rustic decorating
- Nature-themed home décor
- Beekeeping gifts
- Artisan candle collections
- Craft fairs
- Gift shop merchandise
Candle Making Tips
For the best finished candles:
- Use a wick designed for a candle approximately 2.95 inches in diameter and matched to your wax type.
- Pour wax slowly to preserve the basket-weave texture and honey bee details.
- Allow the candle to cool completely before removing it from the mold.
- Refill around the wick if shrinkage develops during cooling.
- Trim the wick to approximately ¼ inch before each burn.
Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Silicone Candle Mold |
| Candle Style | Skep Beehive Pillar Candle |
| Design | Traditional Beehive with Honey Bees |
| Mold Material | Premium Flexible Silicone |
| Mold Height | Approximately 4.41 inches |
| Mold Width | Approximately 3.62 inches |
| Finished Candle Height | Approximately 3.94 inches |
| Finished Candle Width | Approximately 2.95 inches |
| Compatible Waxes | Beeswax, Soy, Paraffin, Coconut, Palm & Decorative Wax Blends |
| Reusable | Yes |
| Skill Level | Beginner to Professional |
Frequently Asked Questions
What size candle does this mold make?
The finished candle measures approximately 3.94 inches tall and 2.95 inches wide.
What are the mold dimensions?
The mold measures approximately 4.41 inches high and 3.62 inches wide.
Can I use natural beeswax?
Yes. Natural beeswax is an excellent choice for this mold and beautifully enhances the woven skep texture and decorative bee details.
Does this mold work with soy wax?
Yes. It is compatible with soy wax, beeswax, paraffin wax, coconut wax, palm wax, and most decorative pillar wax blends.
Is the silicone mold reusable?
Absolutely. The premium silicone construction is designed for repeated use while maintaining excellent flexibility and sharp detail.
Can I make candles in different colors?
Yes. This skep design looks stunning in traditional beeswax, rustic earth tones, elegant neutrals, and seasonal decorative colors.
Is this mold suitable for selling handmade candles?
Definitely. Its classic beekeeping design makes it an excellent choice for craft fairs, farmers markets, gift boutiques, online stores, and artisan candle businesses.
Why Buy From Lappe's Bee Supply?
Lappe's Bee Supply carefully selects premium silicone candle molds that deliver exceptional detail, easy release, and long-lasting durability. Whether you're creating candles for your own home, making thoughtful handmade gifts, or growing your candle-making business, our molds help you produce beautiful, professional-quality candles every time.
