Making your own candles is as much of an art as a science. With different types of candles like pillars, container candles, and even wax melts to make, you can experiment at home with candle making and experience hours of creative enjoyment! But before getting started, you may be wondering what candle making involves. The basic steps to make candles are: 1.Melt the wax 2.Stir in scent (fragrance oil or essential oil) and dyes 3.Wick your candle containers or molds 4.Pour the waxmixture and the candle jars or molds 5.Let the candles cool, set, and cure 6.Light and enjoy!