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What is the most popular shape of candle?
Question Date: 2012-01-06
Answer 1:

There is an amazing array of different shapes, sizes, methods and purposes for candles. Here is a list of the major types of candles that most candle makers will encounter and/or make:

PILLAR CANDLES
TAPER CANDLES
CONTAINER, JAR OR FILLED CANDLES
VOTIVE CANDLES
TEALIGHTS
LUMINARIA
SPECIALTY CANDLES
BIRTHDAY CANDLES
GEL CANDLE

To look at some pictures of the different types of candles, please go to:

candle types


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