Place the wax chunks or shavings in the smaller pot or pan.Turn the heat to high so that the water boils. The boiling water will slowly melt the wax.

Use a thermometer to keep an eye on the temperature of the wax.You can purchase candy or candle thermometers at a cooking or craft store. If you do not have a candy thermometer, you can also use a meat thermometer. Just remember that wax can be hard to remove.

• Paraffin wax should be melted until it reaches between 122 and 140deg;F (50 and 60deg;C).
• Soy wax should be melted until it reaches between 170 and 180 degrees (76.6 and 82.2deg;C).
• Beeswax should be melted until it reaches roughly 145 degrees (62.7deg;C). You can go a little bit higher but try not to exceed 175 degrees (79.4deg;C).
• Old candles should be melted at around 185 degrees (85deg;C). Remove the old wicks with tongs.

Semi refined paraffin wax 5-7% oil content is produced in 5 kg slabs which can be packed in carton , pp (poly propylene)bags or gunny and there is the possibility of palatalizing too.