There is one member of my dinner tablescape formula that remains a constant regardless of the time of year or the theme of the event, and that's taper candles. They bring a soft glow to your dinner setting and are a romantic finishing touch. But they can sometimes be the harbingers of stress when secured incorrectly.
You can't just pop your best candles in a row of holders and call it a day. If you're like me, then you'll just spend the rest of the evening worrying over your tapers tilting and maybe falling over. To avoid this disaster, I recommend using these Reusable Secure-Hold Wax Dots from Biedermann & Sons.
These simple waxy dots are made to sit at the base of your taper candles and hold them upright so you can enjoy hosting without the worry of those candle burning mistakes — or perhaps your candles toppling over and sitting wonky. Here's how it works.
Quantity: Set of 30
Simply adhere one of these wax dots to the base of your candle and then secure your taper into the holder of choice, adjusting until the candle sits firmly without tilting.
By using these wax dots as an adhesive to your candle holder, you can ensure that your taper is firmly in place without having to readjust and keep a constant eye on your candles over fear of it being wonky.
Some candles tend to drip when they're at an uneven angle, resulting in you having to clean wax out of your tablecloth at the end of every homebound event. These game-changing wax dots will banish this problem and let your tapers shine.
So, I scouted some alternatives that will also work to keep your advent candles and twisted tapers looking beautiful at every forthcoming event.
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Quantity: 24 Dots
These Hyoola Candle Sticky Dots are in a peel-and-stick format that will save you from having to use tape to steady your tapers.
Quantity: 3 Packs (15 each)
This bundle of Wax Adhesive Pads for Candles from the Danish Christmas Shop will leave you with enough dots to last throughout the festive season.
Includes: 30 Candle Liners + 24 Sticky Dots
This clever set comes with both candle liners and sticky dots, so your taper holders are left without any waxy residue on the inside.
Quantity: 40 Pieces
An alternative to wax dots are these Taper Candle Holders that act as double-sided stickers to adhere to your candle and its vessel.
Size: 60 ml
When it comes to this Stick-Um Candle Adhesive from Fox Run, all you need to do is add a pea-sized amount of the glue and stick it onto your holder.
Quantity: Pack of 8
These Candle Grips from Sta-Put are ideal for securing tall tapers onto holders and can be trimmed to fit the base perfectly.
Chic Tapers to Shop
Quantity: Set of 2
In honor of the drawn-on decor trend, I came across these Bisou Icon Taper Candles from Anthropologie, and all I have to say is j'adore.
Color: Red
I love this vibrant red 6-Pack of Taper Candles from H&M for a classic addition to your Christmas table decor ideas.
Quantity: Pack of 2
Bring some whimsy to your tablescape with these charming Christmas Tree Shaped Taper Candles from Habitat.
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