how could you model the process of an existing rock becoming an igneous rock by using a candle? responses melt the candle in a dish on a hotplate and keep it in liquid form melt the candle in a dish on a hotplate and keep it in liquid form break the candle into small pieces and crush the small pieces until they stick together break the candle into small pieces and crush the small pieces until they stick together place books on top of the candle to apply pressure, and then heat it so its composition changes. place books on top of the candle to apply pressure, and then heat it so its composition changes. hold the lit candle over the water bucket and then let the melted candle wax that drops into the bucket cool and harden