Home / Tools / Container Candle Making ChecklistContainer Candle Making ChecklistTest burn before you gift or sell. Reset the ticks for each batch.Print checklist0 of 19 doneResetSafety and setupNever leave melting wax unattendedKeep a lid and fire extinguisher nearby, never use water on a wax fireProtect the work surfaceSee: Best Work Surface Protection for Candle Making →Use a thermometer at every stageSee: Best Candle Thermometers for Accurate Pours →SuppliesContainer waxSee: Best Soy Wax for Candles →Heat-safe jarsSee: Best Candle Jars for Homemade Candles →Wicks sized for the jar diameterSee: Best Wick Sample Packs →Wick stickers and centering toolsSee: Best Wick Tabs and Stickers →Candle-safe fragrance oilSee: Best Candle Fragrance Oils for Strong, Clean Scent Throw →Scale for wax and fragranceSee: Best Digital Scales for Candle Making →MakeMelt wax in a double boiler or pitcherSee: Best Pouring Pitchers for Candle Making →Add fragrance at the supplier's recommended temperatureStir gently for two minutesSee: Best Stirring Tools for Candle Wax and Fragrance →Pour at the recommended pour temperatureLet candles cool slowly away from draftsFinishTrim wicks to about 1/4 inchSee: Best Wick Trimmers →Cure before burningTest burn a full cycleSee: Best Candle Testing Supplies for Burn Trials →Add warning labels if gifting or sellingSee: Best Candle Warning Labels for Sellers →