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HOW TO MAKE TAPER CANDLES

Making your own candles can seem like a difficult and confusing process to new candle makers. Often times new candle makers will struggle with where to begin their journey in candle making. Well, a very fun and easy way to begin your career in candle making can start with tapered candles. Taper candles are fun and easy to make for new beginners, and they look great as well!

 

what are taper candles

 

WHAT ARE TAPER CANDLES?

Taper candles are tall, thin candles that can stand on it’s or own, or could be placed in holders. Taper candles can vary based on their size, diameter, and color. The burn time at which a taper can burn depends on the candle wax you use to make the taper and the wick that holds the taper. Height also plays a huge factor in the time at which a taper can burn.

 

what items are needed to make taper candles

 

WHAT ITEMS ARE NEEDED TO MAKE A TAPER CANDLE?

A reason why a taper candle can be very easy to make is the fact that only a few pieces of equipment are needed to create them. The items needed to create a taper include wax, wicks, and a melting pot to melt your wax. I would also recommend a mason jar in order to support the taper.

 

How to make tapers

 

HOW TO MAKE A TAPER

To start the process of making a taper, you must first melt your wax in a melting pot. We recommend boiling a pot of water to rest your wax over in order to keep it from drying. Once your wax is melted down to the recommended temperature of 165 F, you can begin the dipping process. Before dipping your wicks into the wax, make sure they are trimmed down to your desired size.

Make sure to always add an extra 2 cm to your desired length in order to have a better melt. Once the wicks have been trimmed, you may begin dipping them into the hot wax. Keep the wicks submerged until you see air bubbles appear, once the air bubbles are completely gone you may then remove the wicks from the wax. Leave the freshly dipped wick in a warmed jar in order to keep them straightened and to avoid the wax drying completely. Once you have coated all of your wicks, place the remaining wax over the pot with boiled water in order to keep it warm enough to coat the wicks once again.

Once your wicks have cooled, re-dip them into the remaining wax to cover them in another coat of wax. Hang the wicks on a drying rack to allow them to cool and dry. Repeat this process until you have reached your desired size. Make sure you leave enough room for the wick to burn thoroughly. Once all is said and done, you will have beautiful tapers for yourself or others you may want to share them with.

 

adding dye to taper candles

 

CAN YOU ADD COLOR TO YOUR TAPER

To make your tapers more visually appealing we would recommend adding color to your final result. In order to add color, you must add candle dye to your wax as the wax is melting. We have step-by-step instructions on how to your dye your wax on our page, but in a simple explanation, you may use dye blocks or liquid dye to color your wax. For the dye blocks, use shavings sparingly in order to get the desired shade of color you would like. As for the dye, you may use one drop for every 5 lbs. of wax. Add both while the wax is at 185 F to get the best results.

    140 REGULAR PARAFFIN WAX (Molding/Taper Wax)

    As Low As $57.20 Per CS
    140 REGULAR PARAFFIN WAX (Molding/Taper Wax)

    140 regular paraffin wax is a competitively priced alternative to our 140 House-Blend. It features a melt point of 139℉ to 140℉ making it ideal for pouring into metal molds, plastic molds as well as making taper candles.

    Besides making free standing candles, it can also be used for making floating candles.

    May require additives (based on your desired effect).

    140 regular paraffin wax is available in 11 pound slabs and in a beaded form in the near future.

    Please visit our candle wax additives pages for additional information. There you can click on the individual additives for a complete description of what they do.


    Polycarbonate molds: They withstand heat (120°). They are transparent, making them ideal for use with dyes.
    Plastic molds: They have low resistance to heat because they start to melt from 60°C.
    Aluminum molds: They are very resistant and make it possible to produce effects on waxes at high temperatures.
    Latex molds: They make it possible to make candles with unusual shapes. However, it is not advisable to use them with stearin.
    Silicon molds: These are top-of-the-range molds that can be used to make stunning candles. It is advisable to use beeswax or rapeseed wax to get much more detail on your candles.

  • 140 REGULAR PARAFFIN WAX (Molding/Taper Wax)

    140 REGULAR PARAFFIN WAX (Molding/Taper Wax)

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    As Low As $57.20 Per CS

    “E” TYPE (34-24) COTTON CORE WAXED WICK (25 PCS)

    $3.25
    "E" TYPE COTTON CORE WAXED WICK 25pcs

    This “E” type cotton core waxed wick is coated in wax to help it burn better. The wax coating on the wick makes the candle easier to light, and also helps the wick stand up straight inside the pool of liquid wax, which is formed while the candle burns.

    “E” type cotton core waxed wick is recommended for use in votive candles. Also known as “E” wick.

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    *All information is approximate and provided for comparison purposes only. Based on a 140℉ melt point pure paraffin candle, an initial wick height of 1/4 inch, and room temperature of approximately 75℉. Results may vary according to formula, type and melt point of wax, initial wick height, and room temperature, among other factors. The best way to determine the right wick for a particular candle is by trial and error testing.

  • "E" TYPE COTTON CORE WAXED WICK 25pcs

    “E” TYPE (34-24) COTTON CORE WAXED WICK (25 PCS)

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    “P” TYPE PRE-TABBED COTTON CORE WAXED WICK (36-24-24) (Bag of 200)

    $18.00
    "P" TYPE (36-24-24) PRE-TABBED COTTON CORE WAXED WICK (Bag of 200)

    Cut your votive candle making prep time in half with our “P” type pre-tabbed cotton core waxed wick! Ideal for use with our 6 cup votive mold and single votive mold. Also excellent for small container candles.

    Each pack contains 18 pre-tabbed votive wicks. 36-24-24 cotton core waxed wicks are cut 2 1/2″ long, and come pre-assembled with our self-centering large wick clips.

    This “P” type pre-tabbed cotton core waxed wick is coated in wax to help it burn better. The wax coating on the wick makes the candle easier to light, and also helps the wick stand up straight inside the pool of liquid wax that is formed as the candle burns.

    Also known as “P” wick.

    Technical Information:
    Burn rate (wax consumption) = 0.17 ounces per hour
    Melt pool diameters:
    3 hour burn test: 2″
    6 hour burn test: 2 1/4″
    Flame height: 1.1″


    *All information is approximate and provided for comparison purposes only. Based on a 140° F melt point pure paraffin candle, an initial wick height of 1/4 inch, and room temperature of approximately 75° F. Results may vary according to formula, type and melt point of wax, initial wick height, and room temperature, among other factors. The best way to determine the right wick for a particular candle is by trial and error testing.

  • "P" TYPE (36-24-24) PRE-TABBED COTTON CORE WAXED WICK (Bag of 200)

    “P” TYPE PRE-TABBED COTTON CORE WAXED WICK (36-24-24) (Bag of 200)

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    $18.00


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