We'll be using several layers, and it helps to give them descriptive names. Rename the current layer to "Trunk." This will hold the body of the candle.
I know there must be tons of Inkscape users lurking, and it's extremely sad to see some of the closed-minded idiots in the comments bashing it. There's a lot that can be done with Inkscape for those who can't afford Illustrator, and in reality a good designer should have the skills to you any decent program to create good work.