1. Melt the wax on the stove in an old pot or disposable aluminum tray (like a pie tray)
2. You can combine colors, add a couple drops of color, etc.
3. Tie a wick to a small horizontal stick or bar and place over a glass, porcelain, or other heat-resistant material jar or cup. You can also glue the wick to the bottom of the jar and hold it up straight
4. Pour the candle wax into the jar. You can include dried flowers, doodads, pieces of things for decoration that will show through the wax as well
5. Let the candle solidify and use it as is or loosen from the jar gently by heating or with a knife
6. The finished candle can also be decorated with photos, flowers, etc. and then simply brush on a coat of wax to seal

To make your own wicks: Take a thin rope or cotton balls, and rub between your palsm until they are thin and firm. String can also be twisted together. Then dip in melted wax almost up to the top and let it harden. Cut to size.

Other candle ideas:
1. Shave the candle with a knife or melt just a bit and grate it. You can use the shavings with a wick as a candle!
2. Refill tea-light holders with wicks and wax.
3. Make small beads of wax by molding it in your palms once it has cooled a bit - be careful, it could be hot!
4. Try layering different colors of wax on top of one another in a tall, clear glass jar. You can glue a photo or picture or flower to the inside of the jar permanently before you pour the wax