Question: What is the quickest way to melt a block of wax?
Options:
Drop block of wax in hot pot to melt and stir often with a wooden spoon.
Use a mandolin or a sharp knife to slice shavings from wax block.  The smaller shavings will melt much quicker than a block.
Answer: Use a mandolin or a sharp knife to slice shavings from wax block.  The smaller shavings will melt much quicker than a block.