Ajello Candles The motto of the Ajello Candle Company is It s better to light a candle than to curse the darkness . This candle making company has been in business since 1775. The business has been family owned for seven generations. The candles from Ajello s are well known for their beauty and quality. Heating the wax to the proper temperature is very important. The temperature will change depending on the type of candle you are making with it. If the wax isn t hot enough it won t form correctly. Likewise, wax that is too hot will lose luster and won t be as sturdy once it cools. Have you every made a beautiful candle, but when you lit it the room filled with smoke rather than the fragrance of the candle? Learning to make hand dipped candles can be tricky. This is not a good type of candle for beginners to try to learn with. They will quickly become frustrated. To practice without wasting supplies, melt down the wax from the candles you are building and use it over and over again until you have the process perfected. If you use pillar wick, your taper candles won t burn properly. To make the best quality taper candles you will want to use paraffin wax. Beeswax can bend easier, especially on warm days. To melt the wax properly, use a large pot with a few inches of water for the dipping can to sit in. Never place the dipping can directly on the stove top as this is a safety issue. For easy clean up, place old newspaper under the wax molds before you pour the wax into them. You will need to save about 20% of the melted wax for the next pouring process. While the wax is cooling in the molds, prepare your wicks. Attack a wick several inches longer than the mold to a wick tab. Dip the wicks into the hot wax. Keep track of where you purchased the discounted items so you can return to that retailer or online store if you are happy with the quality of the products. Containers and holders for your candles are one area you should never spend a great deal of money on. I won t recommend buying them for regular price unless they are for a wedding or other very special occasion.