Little saftey tip here: The melting point of candle wax is lower than the boiling point of water. To melt candle wax, put your melting pot in a larger pot of water and bring the water to a slow boil. (i.e. use a double boiler)

Slower than a propane torch, but much safer.

Old boy scout trick for making fire staters is to pour wax into egg cartons (the thick paper type, not the styrofoam ones) with dryer lint or saw dust. You get 12 little cups that burn for a long time. Tear or cut off one of the cups and light the paper.