Yummi Candles
Taper Elongated Conical Candles Set Of 2
This product is a set of two unscented taper candles from Yummi Candles, made from food-grade paraffin wax with cotton braided wicks, designed for decorative ambiance. Each candle measures 0.75 inches in diameter and 10 inches in height, with an approximate burn time of 7 hours. Based on user reviews, these candles are commonly used for wedding decor and valued for their bulk pricing, although some users have noted color variations from website images.
- Material
- Food-grade paraffin wax
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor
Size
Specifications
Set of 2 taper candles made from food-grade paraffin wax with cotton wick, burn time of 7 hours.
Scentless, food-grade paraffin wax, cotton braided wick, decorative, creates cozy and elegant ambiance
- Material
- Food-grade paraffin wax
- Secondary
- cotton
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 0.75x0.75x10 in
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor
Additional Attributes
- scentless
- food-grade paraffin wax
- cotton braided wick
- burn time approximately 7 hours
- set of 2
- decorative
- taper
- elongated
- conical
Product Insights
Yummi Candles' Taper Elongated Conical Candles Set Of 2 offers hand-dipped, scentless paraffin candles with a warm inner glow and drip-resistant design for elegant dining, at $4 CAD per candle (about half the cost of West Elm). However, buyers report frequent color mismatches (e.g., Sandstone arriving dark purple), poor customer service, a visible white core when lit, and loose fit in standard 7/8-inch holders due to 0.75-inch diameter and manufacturing variance of ±1/16 inch.
Verified claims
- White core visibility
- The white paraffin core becomes visible when lit, creating a warm contrast between the white interior and the hand-dipped outer color.
- Fit
- At 0.75 diameter, these candles fit loosely in standard 7/8 holders.
- Burn time
- In a 3.5-hour test, 12-inch Yummi tapers shrank to 6.5 inches, indicating reasonable longevity.
- Value
- Each candle costs $4 CAD; a direct 12-pack brings it to $1.42 USD, about half West Elm's $2.67 per candle.
- Craftsmanship
- Hand-dipped by a trained chandler; diameters vary ±1/16″ and heights ±1/4″.
- White core glow
- When lit, the white core glows through the hand-dipped colored outer layer.
- Drip resistance
- Hard-shell outer layer prevents dripping, protecting linens.
- Event feedback
- Warm glow from the hand-dipped core and a known color mismatch risk; drip-free burn suits wedding tables and formal settings.
- Event endurance
- Designed for a 7-hour drip-free burn, making the candles suitable for receptions and formal tables.
- Table presentation
- Scentless with warm inner glow for elegant dining.
- Refrigeration
- Refrigerating before use slows melting and reduces dripping.
- Storage
- Store tapers flat to avoid warping.
- Extinguishing
- Hold a finger before the flame when blowing out to prevent wax splatter.
- Fitting
- The 0.75-inch base is narrower than standard 7/8-inch taper holders, so the candle sits slightly loose; handcrafting variance of ±1/16 inch makes test-fitting and candle snuggers or adhesive tape advisable.
- Scentless wax
- Scentless food-grade paraffin wax and cotton wick produce no odor, ideal for dining.
- Warm glow
- Hand-dipped white core and outer color create a warm glow that enhances dining ambiance.
- Burn performance
- 7-hour burn time and drip-resistant design make candles practical for multi-course dinners.
- Burn consistency
- The cotton braided wick yields a steady, easily trimmed flame that prevents tunneling and uneven melting.
- Color accuracy
- Color accuracy risk: buyers report mismatches between the delivered candle and online images.
- Heritage
- Yummi Candles: family-run Canadian brand since 1976.
Product record
- Title
- Taper Elongated Conical Candles Set Of 2
- Brand
- Yummi Candles
- Price
- 8 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 9 sourcesUses
Setting a cozy, elegant ambiance
These taper candles are meant to be used as a decorative accent for creating a cozy and elegant ambiance at home. Per the merchant, they can be displayed any time you want to add a warm, refined touch to your space.[3]
Colored tapers for long event burn times
For occasions like weddings where taper candles may stay lit for hours, colored tapers that hold up over a long burn can matter. In a wedding-planning forum comparison, one Reddit user reported that Yummi taper candles did okay after 3.5 hours of burning, though the exact conditions of that test were not detailed.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Taper Elongated Conical Candles Set Of 2: Choose this for scentless, food-grade paraffin taper candles of about 10 inches long (0.75 inches wide) that come as a set of 2, with an approximate 7-hour burn time and color options including Black, White, and Off White. A wedding-planning reviewer found these colored tapers a decent option, noting they did okay after 3.5 hours of burning, and one image shows a smooth, glossy finish with some subtle streaks.[1,3,4] | Taper Colourful Elongated Candles Set Of 2: Choose this if you want colorful, elegant elongated tapers in a set of 2, offered in five shades (Hazelnut, Baby Pink, Dusky Pink, Golden Yellow, and Burnt Orange), each about 0.75 inch by 10 inches with an approximate 7-hour burn time. The scentless food-grade paraffin candles with cotton wicks are positioned for creating a cozy, elegant ambiance, and feedback summarized from reviews describes a clean burn with no dripping, smoke, or scent, with reviewers considering them a decent option for colored tapers. Note that an image analysis shows slightly irregular rounded bases with ripple marks, and one burn test found they performed okay rather than exceptionally, burning to 6.5 inches after 3.5 hours.[1,5,6] | Taper Elongated Conical Candles Set Of 12: Choose this if you host often and want unscented, dripless tapers for holiday or formal tables — the set of 12 covers multiple gatherings, and reviews analysis and one user's burn test report a steady, linen-friendly burn (roughly 8 hours per candle, though burn times are approximations based on 3 to 4 hour indoor cycles). They come in White or Dusky Pink with a smooth glossy finish, but the color is a coating over a white wax core, so they may disappoint if you plan to cut or carve the wax, and Yummi recommends Stickum or trimming the base to stabilize them in holders since the handcrafted diameter can vary by up to 1/16 of an inch.[1,2,7,8,9] |
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
Two long tapered glossy black wax candles photographed flat, shown side by side with their tops near the image top and bottoms near the image bottom; a short loop of off-white wick connects the two tops.
- Pair layoutTwo elongated taper candles lie parallel and slightly angled, spaced closely with their tops aligned near the top edge and bottoms near the bottom edge of the image.
1 region
x 0.27 · y 0.08 · w 0.54 · h 0.84 (high) - Surface finishCandle bodies have a smooth, glossy wax surface with visible narrow highlights and some subtle longitudinal streaks in the finish.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.10 · w 0.48 · h 0.78 (high) - Top ends and wick attachmentEach candle top is rounded; the two wicks extend from the tops and form a short loop between the candles. The wick strands are light colored and each wick tip appears to have a small darkened segment where it meets the wax.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.02 · w 0.20 · h 0.14 (high) - Bottom endsThe bottoms of the candles are closed and show a slightly faceted or scalloped end profile with a small rim visible at the very tip of each bottom.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.78 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Top-down product shot on a light marble surface with soft directional lighting producing long soft shadows to the lower right of each candle.
- Background surfaceThe candles are placed on a light-colored marble slab or printed surface with grey and beige veining visible, occupying the full frame.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft directional light from the upper left casts elongated soft shadows of the candles toward the lower right.
- Shot compositionTop-down view centered on the pair of candles, image fully framed with no visible packaging or props beyond the background surface.
Colors
gloss black· candle bodies#110E13off-white wick· wicks#D3CBC9- Pair layoutTwo elongated taper candles lie parallel and slightly angled, spaced closely with their tops aligned near the top edge and bottoms near the bottom edge of the image.
Variants
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Reddit Insights
3 threads · r/weddingplanningReddit users find Yummi taper candles a decent, budget-friendly choice for weddings with good burn time, though some report serious issues with color accuracy and customer service.
Positive remarks on burn time, bulk pricing, and quick replacements are offset by strong complaints about color mismatches and poor customer service.
Themes
Use Cases
- Wedding decor (candelabras, table centerpieces)
Watch Out For
Compared To
vs West Elm tapers
West Elm tapers outperformed Yummi in burn time (7.5" remaining vs 6.5" after 3.5 hours), but Yummi offers better bulk pricing.
vs CANDWAX tapers
Both shrunk similarly to 6.5 inches in the test, making Yummi comparable in performance.
Source Threads
Yummi taper candles burn test and comparison
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 →
Warning about color accuracy 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.
u/Timely_Fox_8771r/weddingplanningView thread →
Venue recommendation for Yummi taper candles
We got our taper candles from Yummi. Our venue recommended them for the long burn time.
u/bimbo_momr/weddingplanningView thread →