You will pay more up front for your supplies, yet overall you will save a considerable amount of money. You can search such wholesalers on the internet and compare prices. Many online wholesalers offer free shipping as well so that is another area where you can save money if you normally purchase your candle making supplies online. The best way to set up your work area for candle making is to divide it into three specific work stations for preparation, the melting process, and the cooling process. The preparation area doesn t need to be large, just a flat surface that is well organized. To make the process flow best, use a counter in close proximity to the stove. To make this easier, simply purchase a standard type of wick. You can braid three pieces together to make a thicker wick for wider candles. Many of the pillar candle molds have a wick holder built. In simply slide a wick the diameter of the whole into it and eliminate the guess work. Make sure you dip the wick into the melted wax before attaching it to the candle mold. This candle was 18 feet tall and weighed more than a ton. It is estimated this candle could burn 24 hours a day for 1,800 years before running out of wax. This enormous memorial candle remains the largest one ever made in the world. Each year it is lit twice to honor the day Enrico Caruso was born and the day he died. You may also expose your home to toxic fumes. While your wax is melting, work on your wicks. It is important you buy wick specially designed for taper candles. If you use pillar wick, your taper candles won t burn properly. Cut the wick at least four inches longer than you want your candles to be. Once you wax has melted and at a temperature of between 150 and 165 degrees, you can start the dipping process. Candles should be allowed to cool in an area where they won t be moved until completely cool. The area needs to be flat and out of direct sunlight. You will also want to make sure there aren t any heating or cooling vents in the cooling area. If you notice that your cooled candle isn t as appealing as you d like because the wax pulled away from the glass jar in some areas, try heating your jars in the microwave for a minute or two right before you fill them.