Antique White Taper Candles, 7 Inches, Pair

A pair of antique white taper candles, each about seven inches, dipped by hand in the USA and still joined at the wick the way traditional dipped tapers come. The shade is a soft, warm white, an ivory tone rather than a stark bright white, which suits the same all-purpose, purifying work as any white candle with a gentler look.

White is the candle that can stand in for any color, the one to reach for when you want purity, peace, blessing, or a clean start. A taper gives a steady upright flame for focused ritual; burn the pair together or cut them apart to use one at a time.

Key Features

• A pair of antique white tapers. Two seven-inch candles in a soft, warm ivory white.
• Joined at the wick. Dipped as a traditional pair; cut the wick to separate them.
• The all-purpose color. White suits purification, blessing, peace, and any working that lacks a specific color.
• Made in the USA. A steady burn of about an inch per hour.

Product Details

• Pair of taper candles, joined at the wick
• Each candle approximately 7 inches
• Color: antique white (warm ivory)
• Burns approximately 1 inch per hour
• Made in the USA

The Spiritual Significance

White contains all colors of light at once, and candle magic makes that its meaning: the all-purpose candle, the one that can stand in for any color when you lack the right one. Beyond that, white carries its own associations of purity, peace, truth, protection, and new beginnings, which is why it is the common choice for cleansing a space, blessing a person or object, and starting fresh. The antique or ivory tone here is simply a warmer shade of white; it carries the same meaning with a softer look that many prefer for altar work. These tapers come joined at the wick, the mark of traditionally dipped pairs, and can be burned together or cut apart. Lit with intention, a white taper is the most flexible candle on the altar, equally at home in purification, blessing, peace, and all-purpose work.

How To Use

1. Cleanse and set up. Pass cleansing smoke over the tapers and stand each in a holder on a heat-safe surface; cut the wick to separate the pair if you want to burn one alone.
2. Set your intention. Name what you are blessing, clearing, or beginning, and dress the candle with a little oil if you like.
3. Light it and focus. Light the wick and let it burn through your working.
4. Burn it safely. Never leave a burning candle unattended, keep it clear of anything flammable, and snuff it or let it finish in a safe spot.

Pairs Well With

• White Taper Candles, Set of 2: the plain bright-white taper pair, for the same all-purpose work in a cooler white.
• Sage and Frankincense Smudge Stick: cleansing smoke for the purification white candles are made for.
• Brass Universal Candle Holder: a sturdy holder to seat a taper safely.
• All Purpose Blessing Oil: a versatile blessing oil to dress the candle before lighting.
• The Big Book of Candle Magic by Jacki Smith: a thorough guide to color and candle work.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are white candles used for?

White is the all-purpose color in candle magic. These tapers suit purification, blessing, peace, protection, and fresh starts, and they can stand in for any other color when you do not have the specific one a working calls for.

Why are the candles joined at the wick?

They are dipped as a traditional pair, which leaves them connected by the wick. Cut the wick between them to separate the two tapers, then burn them together or one at a time as your working asks.

What is "antique white"?

It is a soft, warm ivory shade of white rather than a stark bright white. It carries the same all-purpose, purifying meaning as any white candle, with a gentler tone that many people prefer for altar work.

How do I use them?

Cleanse them, stand each in a heat-safe holder, name your intention, and light. Dress them with a little oil first if you like. At about an inch per hour, a seven-inch taper gives several hours of burn for a working or a series of sittings.

How do I burn them safely?

Seat each taper firmly in a heat-safe holder away from anything flammable, and never leave a burning candle unattended. Snuff it rather than blowing it out if you mean to relight, or let it finish in a safe place.