Q. What are the different shapes of decorative candles?

Answer

Candle shapes include: Pillars: Thicker candles (usually at least 2 or 3 inches wide). Often circular, they can come in squares and rectangles. Tapers: Tall candles are used during fancy dinners. 12 to 1-inch diameter, 6 inches to 18 inches tall. Luminaries: Short, disc-shaped candles for chafing dishes and other holders. Votives: Shorter candles are broader than tapers but prove to be narrower than pillars (1-2 inches wide). Container: Single-item candles poured into ga lass or other vessels. Novelty: These candles aren't ordinary columns or squares; they may seem carved.