Slender, tall and hand-dipped in 100% pure beeswax, these thin taper candles bring candlelight to the table without crowding it. At just 1/2" wide they add glow, not bulk — guests see each other across the table, not a wall of wax — and one bundle of 10 is enough to line a long harvest table or give every place setting its own flame.
Each 12" candle burns for about 6 hours, right-sized for a long dinner, so every gathering this season starts with fresh, full-height tapers. They're just as lovely on their own for meditation, prayer and ceremony, grouped in a bowl of sand, or standing in our solid brass thin taper holders.
10 candles per bundle (5 pairs), 12" tall × 1/2" at the base
About 6 hours of burn time per candle — roughly 30 minutes per inch
100% pure beeswax with a cotton wick, hand-dipped in western Colorado, where we've made candles since 1991
Fits our solid brass taper holders
Heads Up: We're updating the packaging! We've sprung for lovely boxes for these candles and are in the process of transitioning! We're marking down the bundled tapers 25% while supplies last!
Setting a bigger table? Mix them with our standard-width beeswax tapers for a layered look.
Thin vs. Standard Tapers
Thin Tapers
Standard Tapers
Width
1/2"
7/8"
Height
12"
8", 10", 12" or 16"
Burn time
~6 hours per 12" candle (30 min/inch)
~12 hours per 12" candle (1 hr/inch)
Candles per pack
10
2 (single pair) or 8 (4-pair bundle)
Cost per candle
About half that of standard tapers
About double, with roughly double the burn time
Holders
Thin holders, sand, or chime/ vintage holders for 1/2" tapers
All standard candlestick holders
Best for
Long tables, clusters, minimalist décor, one dinner per candle
One candle lasting several evenings
Choose thin for more flames per dollar, a lighter look, and candles sized to a single gathering. Choose standard if you'd rather one candle carry you through several evenings — shop standard beeswax taper pairs or the 4-pair bundle.
Dimensions & Care
12" tall × 1/2" at the base. Sold in bundles of 5 pairs (10 candles).
Burn time: about 6 hours per candle, roughly 30 minutes per inch.
Always place taper candles in a fitted holder and use caution — the holder may become hot at the end of the burn.
To avoid drips, trim the wick to 1/4" before first light and do not trim after that (the long wick prevents drips). Burn out of drafts and use a snuffer to gently extinguish the flame.
These thin candles are delicate and malleable. They can be bent into a variety of shapes, if desired, but please note this may cause them to drip or burn unevenly.
