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There are several different kinds of wax to choose from. One pound of paraffin wax by weight will equal approximately 20 oz of liquid melted wax. One pound of soy wax will equal approximately 18 oz of liquid when melted. One pound of beeswax by weight will equal approximately 16 oz of liquid when melted. Paraffin wax is the traditional wax for candle making and is still by far the most popular wax. It is good for beginners because it melts quickly, is cheap and is easily colored or scented. However, it should be noted that the chemicals that are emitted when this wax is melted could be irritating to some people. Soy wax is becoming increasingly popular as it is easy to use, made from soybeans and cleans up pretty easily. It is eco-friendly and renewable. Soy wax is also known to burn more slowly than most other waxes. Beeswax is all natural and has air purifying qualities to it; however, it doesn't retain scent or coloring that well. Essential oils will generally work with beeswax but keep in mind that beeswax has its own lovely scent. You can also use old candles that have been burned down or are half-used and warped. Using old candles is a great way to recycle wax. Simply melt them just as you would melt other wax (see Part Two). Unless you have a dedicated area that you can get wax on without worrying about it, you should put newspaper, wax paper, or towels and rags down on the surface you will be working on. Have some warm soapy water at the ready as well in case of spills. Make sure there's enough room in the pot for a smaller container; you'll be using the smaller vessel to melt the wax in a makeshift double boiler.

summary: Decide what kind of wax you want to use to make your candle. Protect your work area before you begin. Fill a medium or large pot halfway through with water.

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Is your sketch for a movie script, a play, a speech in need of comedy, or maybe even a Youtube video? Depending on your mode of delivery, you can use other tools for comedic effect like props, costumes, lighting, or digital effects. Certain kinds of comedy work for certain kinds of audiences. Avoid topics that are overly offensive or will bore your audience. Think about your audience's average age. If you are performing for children, use content geared towards younger people like teddy bears, ponies, or popular cartoons. If you are performing for adults, focus on topics for adults like sex, violence, international intrigue, politics, parenthood, or work. Think about the kinds of people in the audience. If you are into lowbrow comedy and your audience seems to be more highbrow, then you might want to consider their expectations. Remember what is funny to you, might be improper, insensitive, or outright offensive to others. Jokes about wealthy businessmen might work well in front of lower and middle class audiences, but will not be received in the same way by upper class people. There are some exceptions, when it is ok to be offensive. Roasts are events where people come together to make fun of someone. Keep in mind that even these events need to mix insulting jokes with levity. Look online for well-known comedy sketches, sketch groups, and sketch programs like Monty Python and Saturday Night Live. Research is absolutely necessary for two reasons. First, it will show you what many people consider funny. Second, it will show you what has been done before. For the most part, you should try to be original, because humor depends on your audience not expecting your joke. Know the genre(s) of comedy you fit into, as well as your prospective audience's expectations for that genre. You don't want to misrepresent yourself or your comedy. Now that you know how you will present the material and your audience, what kinds of topics do you think they'll enjoy? You can't write a comedy sketch without doing the leg work first. There are many ways to brainstorm before writing. Think of suitable topics for your sketch. Write down ideas as they come to you. You never know when inspiration will strike. You could be at a store buying doughnuts and think of a good joke for a comedy sketch on food, eating, or exercising. Draw inspiration from popular movies, television shows, books, or comic strips. Some of the best comedy sketches are spoofs of other mainstream fictional or non-fictional works. For example, you could spoof the film series, Indiana Jones. He was a college professor, but most professors would never be as adventurous as him. In your spoof, you could play a "realistic" professor confronted by the same situations as Indiana Jones. Many people swear by free-word association. On a piece of paper write down a word (or central idea) and then list 5 words that automatically pop into your head. If any of the resulting pairs seem strange, you might have something worthy of comedy. For example, begin with the word bear. Now think of words or concepts that pop into your mind when you think of bears like: wild animal, dangerous, wrestle, fish-lover, or furry. Identify which one is interesting to you and you think will interest your audience. Maybe you choose to write a sketch on wrestling bears. The best jokes are surprising and often absurd. Like a magician, comedians need to be skilled in the art of misdirection. Lead your audience in one direction with the beginning of a joke and then add a "punchline", that surprises them. For example: I once wrestled a bear. It weighed less than a pound and was stuffed with cotton. This joke uses the art of misdirection. The first sentence is the idea developed through word association. It makes you think that the following story will be about a person taking on a 400 pound grizzly bear, so it is funny when it turns out to be a stuffed teddy bear. This joke is funny too because it is equally absurd. How many adults do you know that wrestle teddy bears? Many comedians agree that a joke succeeds or fails based on timing. Think about how you might deliver the joke about wrestling a bear. Pause after you say "I once wrestled a bear". Give your audience a second or two to think about you wrestling a bear and all the danger that entails. Maybe take a deep sigh to show that the story that follows in serious to you. Then say "It weighed less than a pound and was stuffed with cotton." Now something unexpected has occurred and the audience will laugh.If you say it quickly, the audience won't have the time to assume anything and the joke will flop; Most great comedy sketches begin with a single idea. Now it is time to expand on your central idea. Explore your premise. Don't be afraid to write an idea down and throw it away soon after. You will probably think of 10 ideas for every 1 good idea. For example, the premise you've settled on is an adult wrestling a teddy bear. Many comedians say that great comedy needs to be somewhat realistic. Focus on normally realistic actions. Don't all of sudden switch to a teddy bear in space or a teddy bear coming to life. Your audience won't be able to follow you. Focus on the action you've set up in your premise. What wrestling moves did you use on the bear? Did you get it in a headlock, full-nelson, or some other elaborate hold? Where did this wrestling match take place? In your bedroom, in your daughter's bedroom, or in a store like Build-A-Bear? What started the fight in the first place? What was the outcome? Use these kinds of questions about action and place to expand your idea or joke into a premise.

summary: Figure out how you will present your comedy sketch. Figure out who is your audience. Research other comedy sketches. Brainstorm ideas. Develop jokes from this research. Consider your jokes timing and delivery. Develop your idea or joke into a premise.

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http://s7.addthis.com/static/btn/sm-plus.gif (also shown in the image below). Likewise, any image in the code can be changed by replacing any given URL with your own.
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