Purple Beeswax Taper Candles

These purple beeswax taper candles measure 0.20 inches, 0.22 inches, or 0.24 inches in diameter at the base, depending on the size you choose. Every taper in a set is hand-dipped in the same batch, so the diameter stays consistent from candle to candle and each one seats the same in your holder. Most standard taper candle holders are made for a 0.875 inches (7/8 inch) opening, which means these slim tapers will be narrower than the opening. Check your holder opening before ordering: wider standard candlesticks will require a candle adhesive or a small adapter to hold the taper securely upright. Adapters are inexpensive and widely available wherever candle accessories are sold.

Burn time depends on the size: the 6.3 inch taper burns approximately 30 minutes, the 6.5 inch burns approximately 50 minutes, and the 7.3 inch burns approximately 1 hour. Because these are slim tapers with a narrow diameter, they burn faster per inch than a standard full-size dinner taper would. Drafts, an improperly trimmed wick, or an unstable holder can all shorten the burn, so keep them away from air movement and trim the cotton wick to about 0.25 inches before each lighting for the most even, dripless flame.

Yes. The color comes from a color-stable candle dye made specifically for use in candles and added during hand-dipping so it runs through the full beeswax body. The beeswax base itself contains no paraffin, no synthetic fragrance, and no fillers, so the candle burns with a clean, low-smoke flame and carries only the soft natural honey scent of the beeswax. These purple taper candles are pet-safe and suitable for burning indoors around family.

Hand-dipped beeswax tapers burn dripless in proper conditions: no drafts, a trimmed cotton wick, and a holder that keeps the candle straight and stable. Beeswax has a higher melting point than paraffin or soy, which helps the wax pool stay controlled rather than running down the side. If you notice dripping, the most common cause is a draft or a wick that has grown too long between burns; trimming it back to about 0.25 inches before each use usually resolves it.

The purple in this collection is a warm lilac, a soft mid purple that leans slightly pink. Some parishes prefer a cooler, blue-violet for Advent and a warmer, red-violet for Lent. Because color requirements vary by tradition, compare our product photos under daylight and warm indoor light before ordering, and feel free to contact us with questions so we can help you decide.

Pure beeswax costs significantly more per pound than paraffin or soy wax, and that difference shows up directly in the price of the finished candle. Beyond the raw material, hand-dipping is a slow process: each taper is built up through repeated passes in molten beeswax, which takes time and cannot be rushed without affecting density and burn quality. What you get in return is a candle that burns longer per inch than paraffin, produces a cleaner and lower-smoke flame, and holds its color and shape without softening in warm conditions the way soy can. For everyday use the price difference is real; for an occasion where the candles are part of the experience rather than just background light, most shoppers find the burn quality and the lack of synthetic fragrance or soot worth the difference.