I use either container OR votive, doesn't matter, whichever I'm pouring. I make my tealights out of the "left over" wax when I'm pouring whatever it is I'm pouring at that time. I use the standard wicks and the plastic see-thru cups. I wrap them in shrink wrap & take about a sec to shrink em. I sell mine for 4 for a $1. (Since they're left over wax, I don't have much investment in them). I also have some that I label as "tye dye" which are the misc mixed scents/colors. HTH