How to Make Citronella Candles

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How to Make Citronella Candles

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Supplies: – 6 cups soy wax chips – 18 drops citronella essential oil – candle wicks – pan – mason jars, old teacups, or other empty containers Learn more

Place soy wax chips in a small pan over medium heat, stir continuously until melted with a wooden spoon.

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Place containers on a cookie sheet and place in an oven preheated to 350 for 5 minutes, remove from oven. Dip metal disk on wick into melted wax, immediately place on bottom of the desired container to fix it in place.

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Stir essential oil into melted wax well, pour wax into pre-warmed containers. Prop wick up in the center with pencils or sticks. Allow the candle to sit for several hours until set.

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