DIY Citronella Candle
Learn how to make a Citronella Candle in these adorable terracotta pots. They are super easy and inexpensive to make.
Servings: 1 Candle
Cost: $5
Equipment
- Candle Wick
- Terracotta Pot
Ingredients
- 4.48 ounce | 70% Soy Wax
- 1.92 ounce | 30% Beeswax
- 0.32 ounce | 5% Citronella
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients - Weigh out all of your ingredients.
- Heat Wax - Place the beeswax and the soy wax into your Pouring Pot. Place on a double boiler until it is completely melted.
- Prepare Terracotta Pot - Flip your Terracotta Pot over and place some tape on the bottom to cover the drain hole. Put a small amount of hot glue on the Candle Wick tab and place it in the center of your Terracotta Pot.
- Add Fragrance - Remove from heat and allow to cool down a bit. Add Citronella and stir well. I like to stir for about 1-2 minutes to to make sure everything mixes together.
- Pour Candle - Slowly pour the wax into your terracotta pot. Use a pencil or a marker (whatever you have on hand) to center the wick.
- Cool Down - Allow the candle to cool completely. Trim wick to 1/4 inch.