1-3 heavy-duty saucepans, 6-8" in height.  It's fine to begin experimenting making one batch of candles at a time. However, once you really get into it, you'll want to make several colors at a time.

1-3 aluminum pitchers (craft stores). Here again I've found that one is just not enough.  I like to use three:  one for white and cream colored candles; one for blues & greens & black; and a third for pinks, reds, and violets.

candle wicking with metallic center (craft stores carry them on a roll so they can be cut to size)

herbs

oils

candle holders, aluminum cans (without rings), an assortment of plastic candle molds (craft stores).

an assortment of colored beeswax sheets (I purchase them by the box from I.A. Root which can be found on the web under Yankee Candle Company. They also sell inexpensive candle holders.)

a pair of scissors

sheets of newspaper or cardboard (from the candle wax boxes) or heavy plastic sheeting or old plastic tablecloths to use as a working area.

inexpensive wooden chopsticks from an oriental grocery store, or left-overs from a Chinese or Japanese restaurant.

a stove!!!  

Begin by cleaning your work area and creating sacred space. You need not, but may draw a circle.

Prepare the surface of your work area by covering it with one of the above-mentioned.

Have all your ingredients at hand. The first time, try making just one or two candles. Be sure you pick a day and time when you won't be disturbed. 

Fill your saucepan(s) half full of hot water & bring to a rolling boil.

Meanwhile, open your wax and tear the sheets into small strips, about 2" wide & tear those in half in the other direction.

Place in one of the metallic pitchers, place in water, reduce heat to a simmer. Be careful that the pitcher contains enough wax so that it isn't floating in the water.  As the wax melts, add more wax.

While the wax is melting, cut wicks 1" longer than the container you choose to use. Place the wick in the container.  With chopsticks, prop up the wick placing one stick on each side so it stays in the middle. Simply press the sticks together.  If using plastic molds, cut wicks 2" longer, insert the wick through the hole, leaving an inch sticking through.  Remember, this will be the top of your candle.  Place the chopsticks at the other end using the above method.  

When wax is completely melted, add whatever herbs or oils you have decided to use.

Slowly and carefully, pour the wax down one side of the container, leaving some space at the top.  Air bubbles often burst at the top after a few minutes. Wait 5 minutes and pour a small amount of wax on top just to top it off. Readjust the wick if it has moved & allow to cool.  If using plastic,  or a metal can, there is usually no need to top off in the above manner.  Do move the wick around a bit to remove some of the bubbles.  You will be turning the candle over anyway and the bottom will not show.  Place plastic containers and metal cans in the refrigerator after they are cool.  They will contract and make removal easier.  

Store candles in a cool area until ready for use.

See candle magick for use of candles.