MyStory
From the hive, by the beekeeper
DC Hive Products began with a fascination for bees and quickly grew into something much bigger. What started with keeping a few colonies has developed into a small Scottish beekeeping business built around making the most of what the hive naturally provides.
I manage the bees myself, harvest the honey, recover the beeswax and turn it into handcrafted candles and hive-inspired products, all while keeping the health of the colonies at the heart of what I do.
Meet the Beekeeper
Hi, I’m Dawid: the beekeeper behind DC Hive Products.
Beekeeping started as a hobby and very quickly became something much more. What began with a fascination for honey bees grew into keeping my own colonies, learning more with every season and developing a real appreciation for everything that goes on inside the hive.
DC Hive Products came from wanting to make better use of one of the most overlooked parts of beekeeping, the beeswax. Rather than letting it go to waste, I began experimenting with ways to clean, reuse and turn it into something worthwhile.
What started with a few simple candles has gradually grown into an ever-expanding range of handcrafted beeswax products, with new ideas and designs developing alongside the apiary itself.
At its heart, though, DC Hive Products is still about the same thing: the bees, the craft, and making something special from what the hive provides.
HIVE → PRODUCT
The Bees
Healthy colonies come first.
The Harvest
Only surplus honey and beeswax are taken from the hive.
Handmade
The wax is cleaned and transformed by hand into finished products.
From my Hives to your Home
Small-batch Scottish honey and beeswax products.
THE BEES COME FIRST
The products are a result of the beekeeping: never the other way around.
Honey and beeswax are only harvested when the colonies have produced enough for their own needs. The priority is always maintaining strong, healthy colonies and allowing the bees to do what they do naturally.
That means quantities can vary from season to season. Honey harvests are limited, beeswax takes time to accumulate, and some products may occasionally sell out.
That's part of what makes them special.
MORE THAN JUST THE PRODUCTS
DC Hive Products is also about sharing the world behind the products.
You'll find me at markets across Scotland with honey, candles and other hive-inspired products, and at selected events, my observation hive comes along too, giving visitors the chance to see a working colony of honey bees up close.
It's one of my favourite parts of what I do: answering questions, talking about beekeeping and showing where the products on the table actually come from.
From my hives to your home.
Every jar of honey, beeswax candle and hive product has a story behind it: and that story starts with the bees.
Why we do this
Sustainable Practices
Everything we do begins with caring for the hive. By using surplus wax, choosing thoughtful packaging, and keeping things small-scale, we try to make candles that do less harm and a little more good — for the bees and the environment around them.
Community Engagement
DC Hive Products is meant to be shared, not kept to ourselves. I want this to grow alongside the people around it — connecting through local events, conversations, and curiosity about bees and nature. This isn’t just a business; it’s a chance to bring people together, spark interest in wildlife, and support projects that make a difference.
As DC Hive Products grows, staying rooted in the community will always be a core value — learning together, helping where we can, and keeping the bees (and the world around them) at the heart of it all.
Choosing DC Hive Products means you’re not just buying a candle — you’re helping support the bees, the hives, and the work that goes into looking after them.
Our Story
Crafting Natural Candles
Vision & Values
At DC Hive Products, we handcraft pure beeswax candles using surplus wax from our own hives. Our focus is simple: natural materials, thoughtful making, and caring for the bees first. Each candle is made to bring gentle light, warmth, and a closer connection to nature.