How to Make Twisted Taper Candles
Supplies Needed
Wide-mouth Mason jarCandy thermometerSolid-color paraffin wax taper candlesWaxed paperRolling pin
Step-by-Step Directions
You should be able to create a full set of twisted candles in under 30 minutes. If you have leftover candles, try making these dip-dyed tapers.
Step 1: Prep Candles
Fill a heat-resistant container, like a wide-mouth Mason jar, with 100°F water. We used a candy thermometer ($6, Walmart) to measure. Place taper candles ($14 for 12, The Home Depot) in the water and let sit for 10 minutes until slightly soft. Editor’s Tip: Try this with solid-color (not coated) paraffin wax candles; they are the easiest to shape.
Step 2: Twist and Cool
Keep the candles in the hot water while working with them. One at a time, remove, pat dry, and place on waxed paper. Use a rolling pin to gently flatten the candle’s middle. Twist the candle gently to create sculptural designs. Try twisting the candles, bending them into shapes, or curving them into loops. Place the finished candle in cold water to set the design.
