Clean out the entire bottom of your lantern Place lantern refill in the center of your lantern Light all four wicks for about 20-25 minutes The wax will run, filling in the sides of the lantern,surrounding the refill Blow out wicks and let cool (approx. 15 mins.) Once cooled, the wax will be flat across the lantern Light 1 or 2 wicks, rotating wicks each burning session Enjoy your Paint Can Lantern !