Word Finder - taper

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A slender wax candle; a small lighted wax candle

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(by extension) a small light.

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A tapering form; gradual diminution of thickness and/or cross section in an elongated object

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The legs of the table had a slight taper to them.

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A thin stick used for lighting candles, either a wax-coated wick or a slow-burning wooden rod.

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To make thinner or narrower at one end.

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To diminish gradually.

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Tapered; narrowing to a point.

The points should begin to taper 3 in.

The taper retards the motion of the water, which constantly decreases by overflow as it proceeds, whilst it continues to fill the feeder to the brim.

Behind that, two thin metal strips seem to be held together by a sash as they taper back to the ear.

Essentially, what that means is that the lenses are round, but they taper off into a slight point at the corner of the eyes.

The front of the style is reminiscent of a pair of classic Ray Banswhile the arms of the frame, unlike those of some other styles, taper off into a distinctly curved shape.

It will taper off initially after your body adjusts to the hormones.

However, the suit does not taper into a swimsuit.

Different ring sizes are available for pillars or taper candles.

Unlike some of the other styles available at Pearle Vision, these frames are delicate and seem to taper off effortlessly.

Beautiful and clear crisp pale yellow, the wine releases distinctive aromas of citrus and tropical fruit that taper off with herb essence and flint.

Heart-shaped faces are widest at the temples and taper at the jaw line leading to a dainty, frequently pointed chin.

First, the bust of the top features shirred triangle cups that taper down into a deep V neckline.

The tea light candle lamp is a style that has recently become very popular, perhaps because it is a different way to use candles than simple taper candles that can add to the personality of a room.

You can make candles in shapes ranging from thin taper candles to large ornately decorated candles.

Making taper candles is somewhat intimidating, but they're not actually any more difficult than any other kind of candle you make yourself.

When you're talking about making taper candles, there are actually several different ways you can go about it.

You can also sometimes purchase plastic molds that are shaped like taper candles, which allow you to make a taper candle in much the same way you would make any other candle in a mold.

If you've never made a taper candle before, you might want to start by making a beeswax taper.

Start at the wide end and your candle will automatically taper at the top.

Sometimes you can find taper candle molds made either of plastic or metal at your local craft store.

The final way of making taper candles involves dunking the wick in the melted wax as many times as necessary to get the candle the size and shape that you want.

Making taper candles in this way is tedious, but the results are really lovely.

It's worth the time and effort to be able to decorate your table with a bunch of beautiful taper candles that you made yourself.

Most candles made for home use were taper candles made by dipping the wick repeatedly into a vat of melted wax.

Use a non-waxed taper wick, weighted down at the end you will dip into the wax with a washer.

The candelabra has room for three taper candles.

They measure 4-1/2 x 7-inches and hold a taper candle.

Many candle makers enjoy using taper candle molds to create their own unique candles.

They start wider at the base and gently taper to a point.

Taper candles are extremely popular with candle makers.

Many candle makers enjoy the challenge of making taper candles using different waxes, colors and fragrances to produce unique candles.

One of the most effective ways of making taper candles is to use molds.

While it is possible to produce taper candles by dipping, many candle maker prefer the convenience of using molds.

Taper candle molds are manufactured from a range of different materials.

Taper candle molds are available as single molds that will create one candle or multiple molds where the candle maker can make a number of candles.

However, this is particularly crucial when making taper candles.

Taper candles are particularly susceptible to damage.

This is a useful way to ensure that taper candles are removed from the mold without damaging the surface of the candle.

Taper candles are great fun to make and taper molds help to produce the perfect candle every time.

They come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, encompassing all types of candles from pillars to taper candles to votives and even gel candles.

A hurricane globe is a glass sleeve that fits around a taper or pillar candle to shield it from breezes that can either blow out the candle or cause it to burn unevenly.

As well as traditional plain white taper candles many other styles and shapes are available, including models of Father Christmas or other festive characters.

Taper candles are the long, thin candles that you see in candle holders on a dining table, and they can be as simple or as fancy as you'd like to make them.

No matter which method of taper candle making you choose, you'll need to have both wax and wicks on hand.

Wax for taper candles must be hard and sturdy.

Molded taper candles are made with candle molds, and they allow you a little more flexibility to be creative.

Now that you've created some handmade taper candles, you can go one step further and make them dripless!

They come in a wide variety of styles and sizes, from large individual candles that could be used as pillars, to elaborate decorative taper candles in fancy candle holders.

Melting beeswax to make candles means that a wide variety of candles can be made including votive candles and taper candles.

Many candle makers offer workshops that focus on one area of candle making, for instance making taper candles or working with new-generation waxes such as soy wax.