After they have completely cooled you can trim the wick to inch of the top of the candle. To make the column candle you will need to use a candle mold. Simply heat the wax and pour it into the mold until it completely cools. Prior to pouring the wax into the mold you will need to insert the wick from the bottom of the mold. Make Pillar Candles Pillar candles add a stylish touch of elegance to your home and even to your dinner table as part of a centerpiece. I have seen then used before on the tables at wedding receptions in the colors of the wedding. It was very appealing. Pillar candles come in all colors and scents. They are called pillars because they are round and tall like a pillar. While this greatly improved the candle making process, there were still issues with getting the candles to burn properly. In the 1800 s, candle makers felt the wick was the weakest area of the candle as well as the cause for defective burning patterns. A braided wick was developed in 1825 that seemed to greatly improve the burning of several types of candles. Insert the wick from the bottom of the mold. Hold it securely in the middle of the mold by tying the top of the wick to a pencil that lies across the top of the mold. This is the point in the process where you will want to add any color or fragrance to the melted wax. As soon as you have mixed it together, pour the hot wax into the molds. Flavors like cinnabun and cinnamon cider will make your mouth water. For the cowboy types out there, you will simply enjoy the red neck collection. These candles come in tin cans that look similar to cans of shoe polish. These six ounce tins are available in 16 fragrances with names like Grizzly Breath which is cinnamon and Possum Porridge which is spring fever. Use scents moderately as you don t want to have too powerful of a smell. Using too much fragrance can also result in the candle not burning properly. Next, cut the wick for your candles, keeping it just a bit longer than the candle length you want. If you are making sets of the candles, it is important to cut the wicks exactly the same length.