Candles is a figure from the string game, Cat’s Cradle. It is also known as Calm Sea, Pound of Candles, Rushlights, or Bowling Green.

Candles can be made from:

From Candles, you can make:

To make Manger:


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To make Cradle:

From below, put the four fingers of each hand into the long, narrow rectangles. As the other player releases the strings, spread your hands apart. Then, hook the strings on your palms with your middle fingers.

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