Cast and molded – These candles are made by pouring wax into a pre-formed mold or shape. Once the wax has cooled the candle is removed form the mold.
Dipped – These candles are made by repeatedly dipping a piece of wick into a container of melted wax. The results are called tapers because this is [...]

Container – Any candle that is poured into a container and burned within the container. The container prevents wax from dripping.
Pillar or Column - A rigid candle that is thick in diameter, with one or more wicks to be used on a heat-resistant non-flammable surface
Novelty – These are irregularly shaped candles made by molding, sculpted, [...]

Candle - one or more combustible wicks supported by a material that constitutes a fuel which is solid, semi-solid, or quasi-rigid at room temperature, 68 Fahrenheit to 80 Fahrenheit (20 Celsius to 26 Celsius); it can also contain additives which are used for color, odor, stability, or to modify the burning characteristics; the combined function [...]