Review on The Candlemaker's Store 05417002641: Premium White Soy Wax, 10 lb. Bag - Ideal for Candle Making by Linda Diaz

This soy wax is ideal if you are just starting out in candle making. Delivered quickly in a large resealable bag. I didn't want to invest in a bunch of consumables just yet as I wasn't sure if I wanted to stick with it or not (making Christmas gifts now). After much research and making 5 imperfect candles, I finally figured out how to make beautiful candles using very few store-bought materials: 1) Wash jars and ceramic mugs/bowls/jars thoroughly. I used ceramic glasses I had at home and bought some ceramic mugs from thrift stores. 2) Melted wax flakes in a cleaned can (which holds canned goods) in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Don't make too much fire. 3) Use a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature while gently stirring the grain until it melts. Remove the wax jar from the heat when the thermometer reads 180-185 degrees Fahrenheit. 4) Depending on the type of fragrance, allow the wax to cool until you are ready to add the fragrance. I used Candle Science flavoring oils (B0092RNCSY, most of which are safe to add at 180 degrees Fahrenheit). While the wax cools, thread the wicks through the wick pullers (B001683N86 wick I learned later, I don't pull out the wick. If you don't want to buy wick pullers, I found this method works too ([.] 6) Heat this up Glass This allows the wax to adhere better to the glass instead of making holes in the sides 7) Place the wick and wick tongue in the container. Pour enough wax to cover the top of the wick tongue. Don't worry about placement - just make sure it's on the bottom and covered with wax. Allow the wax you just poured to cool until slightly opaque (should not be liquid but not completely solid), then gently press the wicking tab (I used a chopstick) into the center of the container. This wax solidifies over the wick tongue so it stays fixed at the bottom. When the wax has set, the rest of the wax should be ready for pouring. 8) Allow the rest of the wax to cool to 110-115 degrees Fahrenheit. Pour in the rest of the wax, leaving some space at the top. Container so that the wax does not overflow during the subsequent firing. 6) Wrap the rubber band around the center of the pen or pencil. Insert the end of the wick *carefully* into the elastic. Straighten the wick and place a pencil or pen on top of the container. 6) Don't worry, let the candle cool down. Don't repeat my mistake by putting it in the fridge! This will crack the top if you cool too quickly. I remove the rubber from the wick when it feels stable enough (usually no longer than 20-30 minutes after pouring the wax). short. It melts the top layer and sets off nicely with a slight frosty tint. 8) In 24 hours your candle will be ready to burn! I hope these tips help another newbie! :)