Phos LysLaboratorium
Phos LysLaboratorium
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ABOUT US

 

PHOS LysLaboratorium creates and supplies hand-crafted candles made from 100% pure European beeswax. Although permitted by European legislature, we do not dilute our wax with paraffin or stearin. We are dedicated to producing candles that burn cleanly, last long, and drip minimally, while also supporting the well-being of honey bee populations, the world’s most vital and efficient pollinators.

We are firmly committed to ethical and sustainable practices, avoiding both waste and greenwashing.

Beeswax is the best-burning and healthiest material for candles. It has a natural, soothing aroma and is produced in minute quantities by living creatures.

PROCESS

All our candles are handmade in the workshop using traditional candle-making techniques. The beeswax, which is untreated with chemicals, is melted over hot water to prevent burning and discolouration.

If dyed, dried materials are mixed and added and the hot wax is then poured through gauze to remove the residue. After cooling down to the correct temperature, the wax is ready for dipping or pouring, depending on the type of candle being made.

In nature, beeswax is used to store honey, pollen, and other substances. The wax becomes infused with these and takes on the familiar yellow beeswax colour. White or pearl coloured wax has been bleached without chemicals, using ultraviolet light. To dye the wax, we use dried plant materials and natural minerals. 

 

Phos LysLaboratorium

STORE

PHOS LysLaboratorium currently operates out of its workshop at the delightful Nansensgade 60 in central Copenhagen. The workshop is open as long as someone is there. Standard opening hours are from 11:00 to 17:00, Wednesday to Friday. 11:00 - 15:00 Saturday.

 

MANIFESTO

PHOS LysLaboratorium operates within the framework of three principles:

  • The Principle of ENOUGH
    Use only as much as you need. Buy only as much as you need. Own only as much as you need. In this, there is freedom.

  • The Principle of NO WASTE
    Waste is disrespectful.
    Waste is an indifference to nature’s gifts and the work of others.

  • The Principle of MINDFUL ACTION, GRATITUDE, and RESPECT
    We embrace traditional production methods and prioritise quality and gratitude over mass production. We honour the bees who create remarkable products: honey and wax. We honour the candlemakers who fill each candle with positive intentions. And we express our respect for you, dear candle lover, for choosing to celebrate the gentle glow and fragrant warmth that nature provides.



Phos LysLaboratorium

ABOUT US

 

PHOS LysLaboratorium creates and supplies hand-crafted candles made from 100% pure European beeswax. Although permitted by European legislature, we do not dilute our wax with paraffin or stearin. We are dedicated to producing candles that burn cleanly, last long, and drip minimally, while also supporting the well-being of honey bee populations, the world’s most vital and efficient pollinators.

We are firmly committed to ethical and sustainable practices, avoiding both waste and greenwashing.

Beeswax is the best-burning and healthiest material for candles. It has a natural, soothing aroma and is produced in minute quantities by living creatures.

PROCESS

All our candles are handmade in the workshop using traditional candle-making techniques. The beeswax, which is untreated with chemicals, is melted over hot water to prevent burning and discolouration.

If dyed, dried materials are mixed and added and the hot wax is then poured through gauze to remove the residue. After cooling down to the correct temperature, the wax is ready for dipping or pouring, depending on the type of candle being made.

In nature, beeswax is used to store honey, pollen, and other substances. The wax becomes infused with these and takes on the familiar yellow beeswax colour. White or pearl coloured wax has been bleached without chemicals, using ultraviolet light. To dye the wax, we use dried plant materials and natural minerals. 

The braided round wick, specially made for use with beeswax, determines the size of the flame as well as the burn time of the candle. The correct wick size is important to maximize the flame size while minimizing the burn time. The wick size also determines the circumference of the candle itself.

Phos LysLaboratorium

STORE

PHOS LysLaboratorium currently operates out of its workshop at the delightful Nansensgade 60 in central Copenhagen. The workshop is open as long as someone is there. Standard opening hours are from 11:00 to 17:00, Wednesday to Friday. 11:00 - 15:00 Saturday.

 

MANIFESTO

PHOS LysLaboratorium operates within the framework of three principles:

  • The Principle of ENOUGH
    Use only as much as you need. Buy only as much as you need. Own only as much as you need. In this, there is freedom.

  • The Principle of NO WASTE
    Waste is disrespectful.
    Waste is an indifference to nature’s gifts and the work of others.

  • The Principle of MINDFUL ACTION, GRATITUDE, and RESPECT
    We embrace traditional production methods and prioritise quality and gratitude over mass production. We honour the bees who create remarkable products: honey and wax. We honour the candlemakers who fill each candle with positive intentions. And we express our respect for you, dear candle lover, for choosing to celebrate the gentle glow and fragrant warmth that nature provides.



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