Take the wick and place it in the center of each container you are using to create the candles.

Keep the wick long, don't cut it before or after you place it in the container.

Make sure all the wicks are in the center of the container and are standing up right. The base of the wick must be flat against the bottom of the candle holder, make sure it is not tipped over.

Open a bag of the Pebble Wax Beads, hold the wick steady in position in the center of the container. Pour the beads in slowly into the container. Fill up to about a little below the edge of the container.

Flatten out the surface of the beads to make them nice and smooth.

Make sure the wick is still in the center of the container and is standing upright amongst the beads.

Try not to mix the different colored beads together when filling more than one container. Keep each color to it's specific container to keep the beads from looking messy.

Finally it's time to cut the wick. For shallow dishes and containers you can easily cut the wick with a pair of scissors. But for deeper containers using a pair of nail clippers might be easier to cut when cutting the wick. Nail clippers are also good to use when cutting a burned wick because you can lift away the burn piece rather than letting it drop into the wax.

Make sure you cut the wick about a quarter of an inch away from the wax beads.

Now find the perfect place for your candle. Such as a diningroom table center piece, in front of the fireplace, on the mantle, in the front hall way, disguise a pumpkin candle on the counter amongst bowls of fruit, on the bathtub ledge, on the bathroom or kitchen counter, on your bedside table, or even place a tall container in your hallway. Any place visible with a flat hard surface is a perfect place for your candle holder.

If you have children make sure you don't place your candle where they can reach it. A higher place like a counter or mantle is a more ideal place if there are children around.

Once you've found the perfect place for your creation it's time to light it and enjoy! A barbeque lighter is the suggested safer tool to use to light your candles. It is also easier to light wicks in low containers than using matches or lighters.

Enjoy and make sure your candle is placed in a none flammable and none dangerous place, out of the reach of children.

How to Make Festive Candles.

Step One - Pick your pumpkin:

When looking for a pumpkin to make the perfect candle, try to find one with the least amount of imperfections. If you are making this a decorative piece you want it to be as smooth and clean as possible.

Smaller pumpkins are better for making candles because they use less pebbles. Larger pumpkins will be harder to fill and the light from the wick will be less visible. Also, pumpkin candles make a great center piece so you want it to be small enough to fit on your table.

After finding your perfect pumpkin, clean it and get it ready for the next step.

Step Two - Cleaning the pumpkin:

First cut off the top of the pumpkin. For a more elegant effect cut the top off on a slight angle. So that the cut at the front of the pumpkin is slightly lower than that cut at the back. This will create a great effect and make your pebbles more visible.

Now clean the pumpkin vigorously. Make sure you get out all the seeds and pumpkin insides. You don't want to leave anything that could be flammable.

Make sure your pumpkin is nice and hollow. You might want to rinse it out a bit to make it extra clean for your pebbles.

Step Three - Putting in the wick and pouring in the pebbles:

Place a wick in the center of your pumpkin. If it is not long enough to reach the top of the pumpkin pour in a layer of pebbles to add height, then place in the wick.

Pour in the pebbles carefully around the wick. Pour them up to about the rim of the pumpkin.

When you are done adding the pebbles, check to make sure the wick is in the center. Then smooth out the pebbles on the top to make sure they are all flat.

Step Four - Cutting and lighting the wick:

Once you have the pebbles all flattened out on the top of your pumpkin cut the wick. Make sure you cut it no longer than a quarter of an inch. If your pumpkin is too deep to cut the wick with scissors try using nail cutters.

Then light it! It is much easier to light it using a barbeque lighter because they are long and can fit into your pumpkin easier if it is deep.

Step Five - Place and enjoy!

Find the perfect place for your pumpkin candles. Table tops are the perfect spot for everyone to have a great view of your creation. They make wonderful center pieces and add a festive elegance at dinner.

On your door step is another great place for your pumpkin candle. It is a warm and decorative way to greet guests at your front door.