Make a base for any candle by pouring a half inch (1 or 2 cm) of wax into a round or rectangular mold. When the wax cools but hasn't completely hardened, remove the wax base from the mold and place it on waxed paper. Press a completely solidified candle into the wax base and leave it alone for an hour.

2torial #0481: Learn2 Make Candles (Continued) Melt the paraffin While your water is warming up, you can start placing the wax in the coffee can. If you prefer, you may use old candles, or a combination or paraffin and old candles. Measure the wax: figure 1/4 pound of wax per orange juice container.   Cut up the paraffin into small chunks, and place it in the can. If you're using old candles, choose colors that will mix well. You'll also want to clip off any charred wick ends.   Stir with an old spoon or stick. If there are any old candles in the mix, take a fork and pull out any old wicks that have been freed from the old candles. Step 4