4. Geometric Taper Candle Holders
What This Idea Means
Sculptural candle holders with clean geometric planes, archways, or stacked spheres bring modern mid-century aesthetic vibes to candlelit tables.
How to Make It
- Cut precise geometric shapes (cubes, cylinders, or arched slabs) out of firm clay slabs.
- Join the shapes using score-and-slip techniques to build a multi-tiered or arch structure.
- Hollow out a central socket measuring slightly over $\frac{7}{8}$ inch (standard taper candle diameter).
- Smooth the flat planes with a rib tool to ensure crisp geometric edges.
Tips and Variations
- Tip: Test candle fit while the clay is soft, accounting for shrinkage.
- Variation: Create modular blocks that can be rearranged into different table centerpiece configurations.