I even trim my wicks! Which, by the way, you should be doing too if you want an even pool of wax. I’ve also done quite a bit of writing about candles and tested a bunch too. As a result ...

Here, you'll learn how to make poured candles using melted wax. Related: 6 Ways to Make Your Candles Last as Long as Possible Make sure you have these tools and materials on hand when making candles.

Other materials which have been used for candles more recently include spermaceti, a waxy material obtained from the sperm whale, paraffin, which is made from coal and oil shales, and bayberry wax, ...