A simple matte black taper holder, low and round like a button, that seats a single taper candle and keeps it standing safely while it burns. It stands about one and a quarter inches tall, a compact, unobtrusive base for altar and ritual work. A steady holder is the first safety tool of candle magic: it keeps the flame upright and contained so you can leave a working to burn while you focus. Key Features A low matte black taper holder. Simple and unobtrusive on any altar. Seats a single taper. Holds a standard taper candle upright and secure. About 1 1/4 inches tall. A compact, stable base. For ritual and everyday use. A safe seat for candle work. Product Details Matte black taper candle holder Stands approximately 1 1/4 inches tall Fits a standard taper candle For altar, ritual, and everyday candle use Why a Steady Holder Matters Tapers are the tall, classic ritual candles, slim enough that they need a holder to stand upright and burn safely. A taper holder like this one keeps the candle vertical, catches drips, and contains the flame on a stable base, the basic safety step before any candle working. Matte black is a neutral, unobtrusive color that suits any altar and pairs with a taper of any color, so the holder fits whatever the working calls for, from a white all-purpose candle to a colored spell taper. The holder carries no correspondence of its own; it is simply the steady seat that lets the candle do its work. How To Use Cleanse and set up. Pass cleansing smoke over the holder and set it on a heat-safe surface, clear of anything flammable. Seat the taper. Stand a taper candle firmly in the holder so it sits upright and stable. Light it and work. Light the wick and let the candle burn through your working with the holder catching any drips. Burn it safely. Never leave a burning candle unattended, keep it clear of anything flammable, and let the holder cool before moving it. Pairs Well With Brass Chamberstick Taper Candle Holder: a taller brass holder with a handle for carrying a lit taper. White Taper Candles, Set of 2: all-purpose white tapers sized for this holder. Navy Taper Candles, Set of 2: deep blue tapers for wisdom and peace work. Sage Taper Candles, Set of 2: soft green tapers for growth and renewal. The Big Book of Candle Magic by Jacki Smith: a thorough guide to color and candle work. Frequently Asked Questions What size candle does it hold? It seats a single standard taper candle. The low button base keeps a slim taper upright and stable while it burns down. How tall is it? The holder stands about one and a quarter inches tall, a low, compact base that sits unobtrusively on an altar or table. Does the color carry any meaning? No. Matte black here is simply a neutral, unobtrusive finish that suits any altar and pairs with a taper of any color. The holder is a practical seat rather than a correspondence in its own right. Can I use it for ritual candle work? Yes. A steady holder is the basic safety step before any candle working, keeping the flame upright and catching drips so you can let a taper burn while you focus. How do I use it safely? Set it on a heat-safe surface away from anything flammable, seat the taper firmly, never leave a burning candle unattended, and let the holder cool before moving it.