With your wax at the proper temperature (160 degrees F), carefully fill your container to the desired level. If it is a container with a lid, remember to fill it only to a level that will leave enough room for the lid to properly fit back on the finished candle.

Save about 20% of the wax in the pouring pitcher for Step 6. Do NOT return it to the heat source.

In the photo, we have filled the container to a level that leaves some clearance for the wick and lid.

Allow the wax to completely cool before proceeding. This will typically be six or more hours. Slow cooling generally provides the best results when it comes to container candles. So, don't attempt to accelerate the cooling process.