1-5/8" Bean Pot Candle Cup

1-5/8" Birch Bean Pot Candle Cup — Unfinished Wooden Holder for Candle Making and Crafts

The 1-5/8" birch bean pot candle cup is a kiln-dried wooden component shaped in a traditional bean pot style, designed for creating candle holders and decorative craft projects. With a smooth, unfinished surface and precision-bored cavity, it provides an ideal base for small candles while offering safe airflow with its vent hole. Lightweight yet durable, this candle cup is easy to customize with paint, stain, or carving, making it suitable for both hobbyists and professional makers alike.

Key Features

• Pre-bored cavity sized to fit standard small candles securely.
• Kiln-dried birch construction ensures strength and resistance to warping.
• Smooth sanded surface accepts stain, paint, engraving, or additional finishing.
• Built-in 3/16" vent hole promotes airflow for safer candle use.
• Consistent dimensions allow uniform results in multi-part projects.
• Lightweight and easy to handle for small crafts or bulk assembly.
• Available in packs of 5 to 500 pieces to meet both small and large project needs.

Specifications

• Overall Height: 1-5/8" (1.625") / 41.28 mm
• Maximum Outer Diameter: 1-3/8" (1.375") / 34.93 mm
• Neck Diameter: 1-1/16" (1.063") / 26.99 mm
• Cavity Diameter: 29/32" (0.906") / 23.02 mm
• Cavity Depth: 15/16" (0.938") / 23.81 mm
• Vent Hole Diameter: 3/16" (0.188") / 4.78 mm
• Material: Birch hardwood, kiln-dried (7–13% moisture content)
• Grain Orientation: Vertical
• Finish: Unfinished, smooth surface
• Weight (each): ≈ 0.04 lbs (0.64 oz / 18 g)
• Tolerance: ±0.01" (±0.25 mm)
• Shape Style: Bean pot candle cup profile
• Pack Sizes: 5, 25, 100, or 500 count
• Appearance: Natural birch color, pale cream to light tan

Suggested Uses

This 1-5/8" birch bean pot candle cup is a classic choice for candle making projects, giving makers an attractive, practical base that can be easily customized. Many woodworkers and crafters use them for creating tea light holders, mini planters, and decorative accents. In educational kits, they provide a safe and manageable component for teaching woodworking basics or craft design. They can also double as miniature pots for dolls or gnomes in toy making. When finished with stain or paint, these cups adapt well as rustic household accents, including table centerpieces or holiday decorations. A creative and dimension-specific idea is to repurpose them into salt and spice cellars for handmade wooden kitchens, using the cavity size for functional storage in a unique presentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What size candles fit this cup?
  The cavity measures 29/32" in diameter and 15/16" in depth, suitable for small standard candle inserts.
• Does it include a vent hole?
  Yes, a 3/16" vent hole is included to allow air circulation and safer burning.
• Is the surface ready for finishing?
  Yes, the birch wood is pre-sanded smooth and ready for paint, stain, sealant, or engraving.
• Can these be purchased in bulk?
  Yes, pack sizes up to 500 units are available for classrooms, workshops, or production runs.
• Are the dimensions consistent across pieces?
  Yes, they are manufactured with ±0.01" tolerance for consistent fit and function.
• How much does each candle cup weigh?
  Each cup weighs about 0.64 ounces (18 grams).
• Can this be used for purposes other than candles?
  Yes, many makers use them as bases for toys, mini plant holders, or custom decorative craft items.
• Do they need sanding before finishing?
  No, the cups are smooth-sanded, though a light final sanding may be applied based on finish preference.

The 1-5/8" birch bean pot candle cup provides crafters, educators, and woodworkers with a well-balanced component designed for both functional and decorative builds. With kiln-dried stability, smooth finishing potential, and reliable cavity sizing, it supports everything from candle projects to creative repurposed craft ideas.