Candle Template
Print a candle template for free. Choose a pillar candle with its flame in one piece, a taper candle standing in a holder, or a candle in pieces to cut from coloured card (the candle, the flame and the inner flame, plus the holder for a taper); an Advent set of 4 candles and 4 separate flames, so you can add one flame each week; or a row of 2 to 12 candles joined on a base, for birthdays, counting or a window display. Set the height (flame included) from 2 in to a full page (8 in on one sheet), or a big candle up to 36 in tiled over several sheets, and fill the sheet with small candles for a class. Type names to print one on each candle. Print the outline to colour, or a colour version in red, white, purple, three purple and one pink, or mixed colours, with orange and yellow flames. A check square shows the print is true size. Download a PDF on US Letter or A4, an SVG cut file or a PNG. No sign-up, no watermark.
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Candle
Names or words (optional)
Pattern
Lettering
Runs in your browser with our own code; names never leave your device, and nothing is saved. The candles are our own drawings. Every piece is placed so it fits the sheet. The PDF is true size: print at 100% (Actual size) and check the square.
How to print a candle template
- Choose what to make: a pillar or taper candle, a candle in pieces, an Advent set or a row of candles.
- Choose the height (with the flame).
- Optional: colours, names or “Fill the sheet”.
- Download the PDF and print at 100% (Actual size); measure the check square. There is also an SVG (true size, for Cricut, Silhouette or laser cutters) and a 300 DPI PNG, one per sheet.
- Cut out the candles and flames and glue them together.
What you can use it for
- Advent wreaths and calendars (add a flame each week)
- Birthday displays (a row of candles, one per year)
- Christmas and winter window displays
- Cards and gift tags (small sizes, fill the sheet)
- Felt candles (trace the pieces)
- Cutting practice with the dashed outline
Candle sizes
| Height (with flame) | Pillar candle: width | Taper candle (holder): width | Pillar candles per US Letter sheet | Taper candles per Letter sheet | Letter sheets: Advent set |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 in (7.6 cm) | 3.2 cm | 3.5 cm | 14 | 14 | 1 |
| 4 in (10.2 cm) | 4.2 cm | 4.7 cm | 7 | 7 | 1 |
| 6 in (15.2 cm) | 6.3 cm | 7 cm | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| 8 in (20.3 cm) | 8.5 cm | 9.3 cm | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Worked out by the tool with 4 mm gaps and the check square on the sheet.
Candle row sizes
| Candles in the row | Row width (3 in tall) | US Letter sheets |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4.8 in (12.2 cm) | 1 |
| 5 | 8.1 in (20.5 cm) | 1 |
| 7 | 11.3 in (28.7 cm) | 2 |
| 12 | 19.4 in (49.4 cm) | 2 |
Measured by the tool. Longer rows are tiled over several sheets; make the candles shorter to fit more on one sheet.
Candle craft ideas
- Glue a small candle on the front of a card made with the Christmas Card Template.
- Put a row of candles under a banner from the Merry Christmas Banner.
- Hang candle cut-outs on the tree with the Ornament Template.
- Cut a candle stencil from your own drawing with the Stencil Maker.
More free printables
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Frequently asked questions
What can I make with it?
Five things: a pillar candle with its flame, a taper candle in a holder, a candle in pieces, an Advent set of 4 candles and 4 flames, and a row of 2-12 candles joined on a base.
What pieces are in the candle craft?
Three for a pillar candle: the candle (with a wick tab at the top), the flame and the inner flame. A taper candle adds a holder, so it has four.
How does the Advent set work?
It prints 4 candles and 4 separate flames. Stand or glue the candles in a ring and add one flame each week. The colour version can print three purple and one pink candle, four red, four white or mixed colours.
What sizes can I print?
Candles from 2 in up to 8 in tall on one US Letter or A4 sheet, flame included, and up to 36 in tiled over several sheets. A row of candles is as wide as the number of candles you choose. The tables on this page show the sizes.
How do I check the print is the right size?
Measure the check square on the first sheet: it must be exactly 1 in (or 2 cm with cm units) on each side. If it is smaller, print again at 100% or Actual size, not Fit to page.
Can I use it with a Cricut or Silhouette?
Yes. Download the SVG: it is true size in millimetres, with the cut lines and fold lines on their own layers.
Can I sell things I make with these candles?
The designs are our own drawings: you may use them and anything you make with them, including things you sell, with no credit needed.