1. Break the wax up, using your hammer, and divide into the desired segments.
2. Warm the water in the pot in the double waterboiler, and add the wax.
3. Using the thermometer, make sure that the wax is heated to 160 degrees.
4. If you chose to use pigment dyes/crayon for color,slowly start adding it to the mixture, evenly stirringit in with a wooden spoon.
5. If you are using a scented oil, add it in after the dye, slowly stirring the mixture
6. Cut the wicks off at the desired length/length appropriate for the type of candle.
Easy Beginner Candle: Dip the wick in the wax, and let it cool. Repeat. Do this until you have a candle size of your choice.
Candles Using the Molds/Containers: Pour the heated mixture into the molds. Cut the wick approximately one inch in length longer than the mold. Place the wick in the mold straight, as you carefully pour the wax into the molds/containers. Glass jars are also an easy, excellent container touse that is both aesthetically pleasing and easy touse for candle making. After the wax cools in the container, it will sink around the wick. Reheat the left-over wax and pour itinto the concave area. Let cool. Enjoy your homemade candles!