Over the years, I have taken many requests for dripless taper candles. Since, we do not carry any candles specifically labeled as dripless, I decided to inquire about them with our major candle vendors. The answer was surprising. Uniformly, I was informed that ANY taper candle can be dripless. First, they have to be manufactured so that the candle is perfectly perpendicular to the ground. The candle cannot have even the slightest variation due to manufacturing. Second, the user must place the candle into its holder perfectly. Again, there can be no variation to the candle being perfectly upright or a drip will ensue. Finally, there can be no air flow blowing on the candle which includes fans, ventilation of any kind, air conditioning, heating, or the wind caused by people passing by.
Since meeting all of these conditions is virtually impossible, the candle vendors cannot “guarantee” dripless candles.
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