Amish Grey Taper Candles, Set of 2, 7"

A pair of soft blue taper candles, each about 7 inches, dipped by hand in the USA. The shade has a name of its own: the maker calls this muted, colonial-style blue "Amish Grey," a quiet, dusty blue that can read almost grey in some light. Soft blue is the color of calm in candle work, and these tapers suit the gentle, settling end of practice.

A taper is the classic candle form, longer-burning than a small chime, well suited to altar work and to spells you want to sit with rather than finish in a single sitting.

Key Features

• Soft blue, the maker's "Amish Grey." A muted, colonial-style dusty blue, for calm and peace.
• A pair of 7-inch tapers, handmade in the USA. A steady burn of about an inch per hour.
• For calm, peace, and gentle work. The soothing, settling end of color magic.
• Part of a taper candle range. Offered in other colors too, including the deeper Navy, so you can match the shade to the work.

Product Details

• Set of 2 taper candles
• Approximately 7 inches each
• Burn rate about 1 inch per hour
• Handmade in the USA with colonial blue ("Amish Grey") wax
• Unscented; color: soft blue

The Spiritual Significance

Candle magic is old and nearly universal, the act of carrying an intention on a flame, while the color associations most practitioners use were standardized more recently. A taper, the tall classic candle, is the form most often used as an altar light and for longer workings. The color here goes by a maker's name, "Amish Grey," for a soft, muted, colonial-style blue; despite the name, it sits squarely in the blue family.

In color magic light blue is the color of calm: peace, tranquility, and serenity, gentle truth and patience, and the soothing quality you want when things feel loud. A soft blue candle suits work for calm and peace, for cooling a tense situation, for honest and kind communication, and as a quiet altar light when you simply want stillness in the room.

How To Use

1. Cleanse and set up. Pass cleansing smoke or moonlight over the candles and stand each in a heatproof taper holder on a clear, non-flammable surface.
2. Dress it, if you like. Anoint the candle with a little oil while you focus your intention.
3. Light it and focus. Light the wick, name or picture your intention, and let it burn.
4. Burn it safely. Never leave a burning candle unattended, keep it well clear of anything flammable, and snuff it rather than blowing it out to relight later.

Pairs Well With

• Brass Chamberstick Taper Candle Holder: a sturdy holder to stand the tapers safely while they burn.
• The Big Book of Candle Magic by Jacki Smith: a thorough guide to candle work, color, and dressing.
• All Purpose Blessing Oil: a versatile oil for dressing the candle before you light it.
• Sage and Frankincense Smudge Stick: cleansing smoke to clear the candles and your space before a working.
• Hamsa Pewter Pocket Stone: a calm, protective focus to keep on the altar.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between this and the Navy Taper set?

Both are 7-inch taper pairs in blue. This one is the soft, muted "Amish Grey," a light blue for calm and peace. The Navy Taper Candles are deep dark blue, for wisdom, dreams, and depth. Choose the light blue for soothing work, the navy for the deeper end.

Why is it called "Amish Grey" if it's blue?

"Amish Grey" is the maker's name for this shade, a soft, muted, colonial-style blue that can read almost grey in certain light. In color terms it belongs to the blue family, so it carries blue's calm, peaceful associations.

What is light blue used for?

In color magic light blue carries calm, peace, and serenity, along with gentle truth and patience. A soft blue candle suits work for soothing a tense situation, for kind communication, and for quiet altar time.

How do I use them, and how long do they burn?

Cleanse them, optionally dress them with oil, then stand each in a holder and light it. At about an inch per hour, a 7-inch taper gives several hours of burn, enough for a longer working or a series of altar sessions.

How do I burn them safely?

Always use a heatproof holder on a clear surface, keep the flame away from anything flammable, and never leave a burning candle unattended. Snuff rather than blow out a candle you mean to relight.