Tall Ribbon Twist Silicone Taper Candle Mold

Product details

Create sculptural candles with flowing ribbon-style twists

Make a decorative candle that stands out from a traditional smooth-sided taper. The Tall Ribbon Twist Silicone Taper Candle Mold creates an elongated candle with broad, flowing spiral twists, giving handmade beeswax candles a distinctive sculptural appearance for seasonal décor, gifts, weddings, and special occasions.

This flexible silicone mold produces one candle per molding cycle, with an approximate finished height of 7.99 inches and overall width of 1.18 inches. It is intended for freestanding decorative taper-style candles. Wax, wick, and candle-making equipment are sold separately, and the finished candle's base should be checked for proper holder fit.

Features and Benefits

Ribbon-twist design: Creates broad, flowing spiral details for a decorative alternative to conventional smooth tapers.
Flexible silicone construction: Allows the mold to be carefully peeled away from the hardened candle, helping preserve its sculptural details.
Tall finished candle: Produces a candle approximately 7.99 inches high for decorative arrangements and displays.
Single-candle mold: Makes one candle per completed molding cycle, allowing you to plan production quantities and repeat batches.
Beeswax candle-making: Suitable for projects using an appropriate freestanding candle wax formulation and correctly selected wick.
Reusable mold: Can be cleaned and stored for subsequent candle-making projects when properly maintained.

Product Specifications

Specification	Details
Product	Tall Ribbon Twist Silicone Taper Candle Mold
SKU	CNDL-6569-95
Material	Flexible silicone
Mold exterior height	Approximately 8.15 inches
Mold exterior width	Approximately 2.17 inches
Finished candle height	Approximately 7.99 inches
Finished candle overall width	Approximately 1.18 inches
Design	Decorative taper with broad ribbon-style spiral twists
Mold quantity	1
Production capacity	1 candle per molding cycle

Important sizing and holder compatibility: The approximately 1.18-inch finished width is the candle's overall width, not its base diameter. Because the base diameter has not been verified, compatibility with standard taper candle holders cannot be guaranteed. Before using the finished candle, check that its base fits securely in a stable, appropriately sized, heat-resistant candle holder.

What Is Included?

Each purchase includes one flexible silicone Tall Ribbon Twist Taper Candle Mold.

Sold separately: Candle wax, wick, wax-melting equipment, heat-resistant pouring container, thermometer, wick-centering supplies, and any support or sealing accessories needed for your setup. Dyes and fragrances are optional and should be selected for compatibility with the candle formulation.

Complete Your Candle-Making Project

Get ready to create your own decorative ribbon-twist candles with candle-making supplies from Lappe's Bee Supply. Whether you're making your first candle or preparing for repeat batches, explore wax, wicks, and tools to help complete your project.

Pure Beeswax: Explore our Pure Yellow Beeswax 1 lb Block for beeswax candle-making projects. The amount needed will depend on your mold's actual fill capacity.
Candle-Making Wax: Shop candle-making wax to explore additional wax options. Choose a formulation suitable for freestanding molded candles.
Candle Wicks and Wicking Supplies: Browse candle wicks and wicking supplies to find options for your selected wax formulation and finished candle dimensions.
Candle-Making Tools and Accessories: Explore candle-making tools and accessories for equipment to help prepare, pour, and complete your candle-making projects.

Choosing Wax and Wick for Ribbon-Twist Candles

What type of wax should you use?

The Tall Ribbon Twist Silicone Taper Candle Mold is intended for freestanding molded candles, including beeswax candles. Select a wax formulation that can maintain the candle's tall, decorative shape after removal from the mold.

Wax formulated primarily for container candles may be too soft for a freestanding taper. Follow the wax supplier's processing instructions and confirm that the pouring temperature is appropriate for the silicone mold.

How do you choose the wick?

Wick selection depends on the wax formulation, candle dimensions, additives, and finished shape. A wick that works in a conventional smooth taper may not produce the same burning behavior in a ribbon-twist candle.

Lappe's Bee Supply recommends making sample candles and conducting supervised burn tests before producing larger batches. Evaluate flame behavior, wax consumption, stability, and the finished candle's performance in its intended holder. Do not assume that one wick size will work with every wax formulation.

How to Use the Tall Ribbon Twist Silicone Candle Mold

Prepare your workspace. Use a clean, dry, level, heat-resistant surface with protection against wax spills.
Inspect and position the mold. Check for damage or debris and ensure that the mold stands securely. Provide external support if needed without compressing the decorative cavity.
Prepare the wick. Inspect the mold to identify its filling opening and determine how the wick should be positioned. Center and secure the wick using a method appropriate for the mold's construction, and seal any potential leakage points before pouring.
Melt the wax. Use suitable candle-making equipment and controlled, indirect heat. Monitor the temperature and follow the wax supplier's processing instructions.
Pour carefully. Fill the mold steadily while maintaining wick alignment and mold stability. Take care around the ribbon-style details.
Allow the candle to cool. Leave the filled mold undisturbed in an area with relatively stable room temperatures until the candle has hardened completely.
Demold gently. Carefully flex and peel the silicone away from the hardened candle, working gradually around the spiral details rather than pulling forcefully.
Inspect and test. Check the finished shape, wick position, and base fit. Follow the wax supplier's curing guidance and perform supervised burn testing before producing additional candles.

Lappe's candle-making tip: Allow molded candles to cool gradually rather than placing freshly poured candles directly into a refrigerator or freezer. Rapid temperature changes can contribute to cracking, uneven contraction, and surface imperfections. The exact cooling time will depend on your wax and working conditions.

What to Expect From a Decorative Silicone Candle Mold

Silicone molds are flexible, but a tall decorative candle still requires careful handling. The ribbon-style twists create recessed details that benefit from steady pouring, even cooling, and patient demolding.

Results can vary with wax composition, additives, wick selection, pouring temperature, and room conditions. The finished candle's overall dimensions do not determine its wax weight, burn time, or holder compatibility.

This mold makes one candle at a time. For larger projects or seasonal production, plan for repeated molding cycles or additional molds.

Cleaning and Storing Your Silicone Candle Mold

Proper cleaning and storage help preserve the mold's shape and decorative details between projects.

Allow the mold to return to room temperature before cleaning.
Gently flex the silicone to remove loose, hardened wax residue.
Clean with lukewarm water, mild dish soap, and a soft cloth or nonabrasive sponge.
Pay attention to recessed spiral details, then rinse and dry completely.
Avoid sharp tools, metal scrapers, abrasive scrubbers, and harsh solvents.
Store clean and dry in its natural shape, away from direct sunlight, excessive heat, sharp objects, and prolonged compression.
Inspect for tears, punctures, permanent distortion, or damage around openings before reuse.

Do not assume the mold is suitable for dishwashers, ovens, microwaves, or other high-temperature cleaning methods without manufacturer confirmation.

Is This Candle Mold Right for Your Project?

Choose the Tall Ribbon Twist Silicone Taper Candle Mold when you want a tall, sculptural candle with pronounced ribbon-like twists rather than a conventional smooth-sided taper.

It is particularly suited to handmade gift projects, decorative displays, holiday candle-making, and small-batch work where the finished candle's appearance is an important part of the project.

If you need to produce several conventional tapers simultaneously, a multi-cavity mold may be more practical. If you prefer a different spiral appearance, consider a narrower twisted taper design.

Explore More Candle Molds

Looking for a different candle shape or production capacity? Explore these related options from Lappe's Bee Supply:

Tall Twisted Spiral Taper Silicone Candle Mold — an alternative decorative spiral taper design.
4-Cavity Classic Taper Silicone Candle Mold — a conventional taper format for producing multiple candles per molding cycle.
Shop Candle Molds — browse additional shapes and candle-making options.

Make Your Next Candle Project Stand Out

The Tall Ribbon Twist Silicone Taper Candle Mold brings a distinctive decorative shape to handmade candle-making. With its broad spiral details, flexible silicone construction, and approximately 8-inch finished candle height, it offers a creative alternative to the traditional taper.

Lappe's Bee Supply brings practical education to its candle-making supplies, backed by a commercial beekeeping family history dating to 1978 and a commitment to serving beekeepers with equipment and education since 2017.

Before ordering, confirm that you have the wax, wick, and equipment needed for your project. When displaying or burning the finished candle, use a stable, properly fitted, heat-resistant holder, keep it away from drafts and flammable materials, children, and pets, and never leave a burning candle unattended.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many candles does this mold make at one time?

The Tall Ribbon Twist Silicone Taper Candle Mold makes one candle per molding cycle. One silicone mold is included.

What size candle does this mold produce?

The finished candle measures approximately 7.99 inches tall and 1.18 inches wide overall. The mold itself measures approximately 8.15 inches tall and 2.17 inches wide externally.

Can I use beeswax with this candle mold?

Yes. This mold is intended for making beeswax candles. Other waxes formulated for freestanding molded candles may also be suitable. Softer waxes intended primarily for container candles may not hold the finished shape as well.

What wick size should I use?

A specific wick size has not been verified for this mold. Wick selection depends on the wax formulation, candle shape, and other ingredients. Make a test candle and perform supervised burn testing before producing additional candles.

Will the finished candle fit a standard taper candle holder?

Fit in a standard taper candle holder is not guaranteed. The published 1.18-inch finished width describes the candle's overall width, not a verified base diameter. Check the finished candle's base against your intended holder and use a stable, appropriately sized, heat-resistant holder.

Does the mold include wax or candle-making supplies?

No. The purchase includes one silicone candle mold. Wax, wick, melting equipment, pouring tools, and other candle-making supplies are sold separately.