Some interesting suggestions for ways to do spells with water and other liquids like honey, vinegar, and sugar water in hoodoo/ folk magick traditions but useful for anyone who does spells regardless of tradition.
How to Do Candle Magick
This is an excellent video showing how you can do a candle spell: how to dress the candle, how to “activate” the spell with your intentions. Note that while the woman in the video used Christian prayers and imagery, you can substitute with any religious prayer and symbolism you prefer (Wiccan, Druid, Greek, Egyptian, etc.)