Double boiler: a cooking tool that consists of two pots that fit neatly on top of each other. The lower pot holds water that is heated by the stove and turned into steam; this steam in turn heats the contents of the upper pot. It's a gradual way of warming up any substance. Since real double boilers are expensive, you can use a regular pot for the lower pot, and a coffee can (or other large can) for the upper pot. It's fine if the coffee can just sits in the water of the lower pot.

Mold: a container that defines the shape of a candle, i.e. it's what you pour the melted wax into. Make your own--it's fun and cheap.

2torial #0481: Learn2 Make Candles (Continued) Prepare a mold No, not a pale green, furry type of mold--this mold will define the shape of your candle. Professionals use precise, expensive molds made from very durable materials, but you don't have to. You can create a mold with a variety of disposable food or beverage containers that you can reuse and give a new usefulness. Some guidelines: Make sure the mold has a mouth that's wider than the base so your candle can slide out easily.   Oil the inside of the mold with vegetable oil. This will allow for easy removal--you don't want to have to gouge out your newly wrought creation.   Don't use soup cans--they have ridges that will prevent the removal the finished candle. Step 2