Hello Jim (King)! I have tried all sorts of containers and container materials for beeswax and would recommend the following, depending upon your projected use: 1. For bulk storage: Stainless steel hemispherical gallon bowls. These are perfect for solar beeswax melters. Beeswax does not readily stick to stainless steel. The hemispherical shape leaves no corners and flat surfaces that the liquid wax can cling to. If you prefer to heat your beeswax on a stove, do not get it too hot because it will tend to stick. Pour it as soon as it all melts. 2. For slow use in candlemaking: Dixie cups are best. Beeswax will tend to stick to the plastic, but you can tear it to unmold the wax. 3. Hand spray soapy water (use liquid soap or dishwasher detergent) into your molds just before you pour in the beeswax. I have found that I can work faster when I use rainwater for beeswax processing and for making the release agent. 4. By the way, I use a solar melter for cappings and salvaging beeswax from old combs. During our monsoon season, I use an overflow hot water press. Joel F. Magsaysay ILOG MARIA HONEYBEE FARMS Cavite Highlands, Philippines [log in to unmask] (063) 46-865-0018