Yummi Candles
Taper Colourful Elongated Candles Set Of 2
Yummi Candles Taper Colourful Elongated Candles are a set of two unscented tapered candles made from food-grade paraffin wax with cotton braided wicks. Each candle measures 0.75 x 10 inches (2 x 26 cm) and provides approximately 7 hours of burn time. These candles are commonly used for decorative purposes, including wedding centerpieces and candelabras, and are valued for their unscented composition and reliable burn performance.
- Material
- food-grade paraffin wax, cotton braided wick
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor
Color
Size
Specifications
A set of two colourful elongated taper candles made from scentless food-grade paraffin wax with a cotton braided wick, providing a cozy and elegant ambiance.
Scentless food-grade paraffin wax, cotton braided wick, burn time approximately 7 hours, set of 2.
- Material
- food-grade paraffin wax, cotton braided wick
- Secondary
- cotton
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 10x0.75x0.75 in
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor
Additional Attributes
- scentless
- food-grade paraffin wax
- cotton braided wick
- burn time approximately 7 hours
- set of 2
- elongated
- colourful
- decorative
Product Insights
Yummi Candles' taper set offers a dripless, smokeless, unscented burn with self-trimming wicks, appealing for bulk events where quality matters more than discount alternatives, but tradeoffs include significant color inaccuracies, poor customer service with no refunds for color issues, and candles that may require adhesive to fit standard holders and sit slightly off-level due to handcrafted variation.
Verified claims
- Color accuracy
- Buyers report colors darker than on website across all options.
- Customer service
- Buyers report unhelpful customer service: replacements mismatched, refunds refused.
- Dripless and smokeless burn
- Yummi candles burn without dripping or smoke.
- Holder fit
- Needs adhesive or wax to fit standard 7/8-inch taper holders.
- Straightness
- Candles may sit off-level due to handcrafted variation in diameter and height.
- Wick self-trimming
- Flat-plaited wick curls and self-trims, reducing uneven burn.
- Warp prevention
- Store flat in cool, dark place and avoid drafts to prevent warping.
- Competitive value
- Buyers pick Yummi over discount tapers and West Elm for bulk events, citing quality and cost.
- Dripless design
- Hard-shell food-grade paraffin wax and cotton braided wick prevent dripping and self-trim carbon.
- Unscented
- Buyers confirm Yummi burns with no smoke, soot, or odor, and unscented tapers are rare locally.
- Color and fit consistency
- Buyers report significant color inaccuracies and note the 0.75 diameter may not fit standard holders without adhesive.
- Customer support
- Support requires over 20 emails to address color issues and cannot guarantee a fix.
- Return policy
- No refunds for color issues; high return shipping costs.
Product record
- Title
- Taper Colourful Elongated Candles Set Of 2
- Brand
- Yummi Candles
- Price
- 8 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Cotton braided wick and burn consistency
- Yummi wraps the cotton wick in an extremely hard‑shell food‑grade paraffin that melts just enough to feed the flame without turning into a runny pool, keeping the candle smokeless and dripless on a formal tabletop — the wick’s precise fuel draw prevents overheating, so you won’t deal with wax drips even during a multi‑hour dinner.
- The cotton braided wick is a flat-plaited design that curls into the hottest part of the flame as it burns, self-trimming the tip and reducing carbon buildup — a classic taper-wick behavior that means you spend less time trimming and get a steadier, cleaner flame from first light to last.
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
Two smooth, elongated tapered wax candles in a pale yellow color with rounded tops and a short braided white wick looped between their tops; bottoms show a slightly flared molded base.
- Overall shapeTwo long tapered cylindrical candles, each narrowing slightly toward the top with rounded tips and a subtly flared base at the bottom.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.14 · w 0.34 · h 0.78 (high); x 0.48 · y 0.12 · w 0.28 · h 0.80 (high) - Surface finishSmooth wax surface with a subtle glossy sheen causing soft highlights along the length of each candle.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.14 · w 0.34 · h 0.78 (high) - Top detailRounded, intact tops with a short braided white wick emerging from each; the two wick ends are looped together forming a small loop above the candles.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.02 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (high) - Base detailBottom ends show a slightly flared, molded end with faint vertical facets visible on each candle base.
2 regions
x 0.16 · y 0.80 · w 0.16 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.82 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Product photographed lying on a light marble or stone surface with warm veining; soft directional lighting from upper left creates gentle shadows to the lower right of the candles.
- Background surfaceLight-colored marble or stone surface with warm beige and grey veining and scattered small brown flecks.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft directional light from the top-left producing subtle highlights on the candle sides and faint cast shadows to the lower-right.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.00 · w 0.80 · h 1.00 (high) - Image compositionTwo candles arranged roughly parallel and slightly angled toward each other, centered in the frame and occupying most of the vertical space.
Colors
pale butter yellow· candle bodies#FEF2B5off-white· wicks#F5F1E5- Overall shapeTwo long tapered cylindrical candles, each narrowing slightly toward the top with rounded tips and a subtly flared base at the bottom.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
7 total7 reviews · out of 5
Sturdy tapers
Pretty shade of green.
les couleurs sont très belles
La chandelle semble être de bonne qualité
Taper candles in brown
I love them, they are just what I was looking for. Simple and classic.
My daughter loved the candles
My daughter loved the candles
Très élégantes et belle couleur
Très élégantes et belle couleur
Beautiful good quality candles
Burn bright and evenly. Neither smell nor smoke. Look very pretty and joyful. I bought several in different colours.
Red Candles
Quick and efficient service delivery. Impressed by the packaging! Wish the candles were a little brighter in the red color. Altogether, I am very happy with my purchase
Q&A
9 answered- Do these candles drip when burning, and is the wax easy to clean from surfaces?
- These candles are designed to be dripless when burned properly in a draft-free environment, with Yummi describing similar tapers as 'smokeless and dripless' [1]. If any wax does drip, it is food-grade paraffin wax, which can be cleaned from surfaces with warm water and mild soap after it hardens.
- What is the exact diameter of these candles, and do they fit standard 7/8-inch taper holders?
- The exact diameter of these candles is 0.75 inches (about 1.9 cm). Standard taper holders are typically 7/8 inch (0.875 inches), so these are slightly narrower. You may need candle adhesive (like Stickum) or a bit of melted wax to secure them snugly in standard holders, as recommended by Yummi [1].
- How straight are these candles? Do they tend to lean or warp while burning?
- Due to the handcrafted nature of these tapers, dimensions can vary slightly (approx. +/- 1/16" in diameter and +/- 1/4" in height) [1], but they are generally straight. To prevent warping, store them flat in a cool, dark place and avoid drafts while burning. If a candle leans, it may be due to uneven burning or an off-center wick.
- Do these candles produce noticeable soot or smoke when burning?
- These candles are advertised as smokeless when used correctly [1]. To minimize any smoke or soot, always keep the wick trimmed to 1/4 inch and avoid drafts, which can cause smoking. Community feedback also indicates they burn cleanly for most users.
- Among the available colors, which ones are most often reported to deviate from the website images?
- Many users report significant color discrepancies across Yummi's range, with actual colors often appearing much darker than on the website [1]. This applies generally to all shades, so we recommend ordering a sample or checking real-life photos if color accuracy is critical. The specific available colors (Hazelnut, Baby Pink, Dusky Pink, Golden Yellow, Burnt Orange) may also vary.
- Are Yummi candles unscented?
- Yes, they are unscented, which is a desirable feature for weddings.
- Do Yummi taper candles drip?
- They did not mention dripping in the burn test, suggesting they are relatively dripless.
- Are Yummi candle colors accurate to the website?
- No, many users report significant color discrepancies, with actual colors often much darker.
- Is Yummi customer service helpful?
- Based on experiences, customer service can be difficult, with issues like delays, lack of clarity, and refusal to refund.
Reddit Insights
5 threads · r/weddingplanning, r/DIYweddings, r/WedditNYCReddit users have mixed opinions on Yummi Candles tapers: some praise their value and decent burn time for colored tapers, while others warn about inaccurate colors and poor customer service.
Positive feedback highlights good burn time, value in bulk, and unscented nature. Negative feedback centers on significant color discrepancies between product and website, and frustrating customer service experiences.
Themes
Use Cases
- Wedding centerpieces and candelabras
- Decorative lighting in glass containers
Watch Out For
Compared To
vs West Elm tapers
Yummi burned to 6.5 inches vs West Elm's 7.5 inches after 3.5 hours, but Yummi is a better value for bulk purchases.
vs General Wax & Candle
Yummi had less dripping and longer burn time than General Wax & Candle.
vs CANDWAX
Yummi performed similarly to CANDWAX, both are decent options for colored tapers.
vs Temu/Shein products
Yummi candles are considered higher quality and unscented compared to typical discount retailers.
Source Threads
Candle burn time comparison including Yummi Candles
Yummi Candles and CANDWAX (from Amazon) did okay after 3.5 hours = 6.5 inches. It’s a decent option for colored tapers and Yummi is a good deal if you buy in bulk.
u/sailortailsr/weddingplanningView thread →
Recommendation for Yummi Candles as colored taper source
Yummi Candles
u/yamfries2024r/DIYweddingsView thread →
Comparison of Yummi to Temu and praise for unscented candles
Stop shopping at Temu and Shein. The items are trash. Have heard great things from friends who used Yummi because they are unscented which is difficult to find in local stores.
u/TinyLawfulness3710r/weddingplanningView thread →
Negative experience with Yummi candle color and customer service
Do not buy from Yummi Candles. I'm now receiving a third shipment of candles from them because the first two shipments are extremely different from their website pictures. I ordered Sandstone (cream/tan color) candles last month and they came in as a dark purple. Over two weeks and 20 emails later, they finally agreed to give me another shipment of candles, but couldn't clarify if the new shipment would be the correct shade of sandstone or dark purple. New shipment comes in... even darker purple.
u/Timely_Fox_8771r/weddingplanningView thread →
Experience with Yummi candles burning glass
I’ve used Yummi over the years and do find that the glass can get a bit burned looking… however I’m not sure if it was just the colored candles that had that affect, or the white/ivory as well. Might be worth a test run?
u/[deleted]r/WedditNYCView thread →