I can try and help, but need to no what kind of candles u r trying to make, I make the fancy carving candles, cut and carve ones. And haven't been doing it a long time yet but have learned a lot so far, I use paffafin wax and get the 138 melt point or the 140 melt point and I also add microcrystalline just about three table spoons for a 3/4 full pouring pot the tall pot. And than add my wax to that and stir to make my candle molds. If you need any other help let me know, sherry.