Yes - The jelly jars are where I started at...and what I continue to use to sell my candles in today. But now the easy part is over. Next you need to decide what wax you want to use. There are so many types out there. I made my decision based on what is available from my local supplier. Shipping charges on 50-60 lbs can be a lot! Then there are the wicks available. I was searching for a wick that would work in every candle I poured...and found out there is no such thing:( . I could only go by what was recommended by the wax source. But then there are variables that will affect the burn - like the fragrance oil and dye. So the only thing you can do is test, test, test. Don't mean just burn it for a few hours - but burn to the bottom to ensure an even burning and smelling candle. Get some some sample wick packs and see what works for you. I started with what was recommended and went 1 size up and 1 size down FOR EVERY OIL/COLOR COMBINATION. You can use glue dots to keep the wicks centered. Then I weigh out 5 oz wax on a scale - melt - added the coloring - and then add .5 oz fragrance oil (FO) that I've measured out on a scale. (If you go to the wax manufacturer's website it will tell you the temps to melt to and pour at.) Two other words of caution 1) Don't plan on burning them the next day and getting a strong aroma...soy needs to sit from 3 days to a week and 2) expect to get little white frost lines, funkey looking tops and possibly some sink holes. The more you get into this - the better it gets. This may be the long way of going about it but it's the easiest for me. Does anyone have a shortcut I can use?:rolleyes2