Thanks for the wax info. The way I melt wax for small experiments, ie. tinder, is to make a "double boiler". I take a tin can & punch holes in the sides near the open top. Then fill about half way with water. Place a dish (yard sales) with the wax on top, & put the whole thing on the stove. The water boils, steam comes out of the holes, & the wax melts. I did not know all about the melting points etc. TNX 0311