Custom Scented
Candle
A
custom scented candle
is easy and not too time consuming to make either, and it
can be an inexpensive project to make a variety of
candles for yourself or for friends and relatives. Below
are the instruction for making a citronella custom
scented candle for use during the summer to keep away all
those pesky mosquitoes. Why not try making your
own?
Make Your Own
Citronella Candles
by Gene Grohan
Need a cost effective way to get rid of
mosquitoes? Try making your own citronella candles and
eliminate mosquitoes while providing a romantic, outdoor
setting. Making citronella candles is easy and can cost as
little as $0.25 per candle. Follow this step-by-step guide and
make your own candles at home in less than 10
minutes.
Materials
Needed:
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Wax - Any form of all-purpose wax
will do. This can be found in the canning section
of the grocery store or in a craft or hardware
store.
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Citronella- You will need
citronella oil for the candle to be effective
against mosquitoes.
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Mold - This is the container
which you will be pouring the hot wax into. The
container is your choice, if you want to get fancy
you can, but a recycled can or glass will also
do.
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Container for Melting Wax -
Nothing specific, a saucepan filled with water or a
coffee tin will do.
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Wick - Your candle will not work
without a wick. You can purchase wicks at any craft
store, or you can choose to do it yourself by
dipping a string or cord into hot
wax.
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Thermometer - Any form of
thermometer will do.
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Releaser - Any form of cooking
oil or silicone spray will do, as long as it does
not have a petroleum base as it may release toxic
fumes while burning.
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Wooden Spoon - This will be used
for stirring the wax.
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Wick Cutter - A knife or a pair
of scissors will do.
Directions:
1.
Make the Wick - Soak a piece of heavy string or cord
into wax and set to dry on a sheet of wax paper. You
can also buy candle wicks instead of making
them.
2.
Heat the Wax - Heat your container to approximately
140 degrees and place unmelted wax into
it.
3.
Add Citronella - As the wax is melting add 1-2 drops
of citronella.
4.
Releaser - As the wax is melting; spray your releaser
into your mold.
5.
Stir - Stir the melting wax softly with your wooden
spoon.
6.
Pour - Pour the wax into the mold and remember not to
fill it to the top. Leave about one inch at the top
of the mold.
7.
Wicks - Place the wicks into the melting wax. Hold
wick in place either using your hand or tie it to a
pencil in order to ensure the wick stays upright and
does not fall over.
| I prefer to have the wick
hanging in the container to begin with
before pouring the wax. I tie the top
of the wick to a pencil or popsicle stick
and place this over the top of the
container so that the wick hangs in the
centre. I find this much easier
than trying to get the wick in place once
the wax has been poured. Once the wax
has dried, you have your very own custom
scented
candle. ~
Site
Editor |
8.
Set to dry. Making citronella candles is as easy as
1-2-3! Be truly unique and buy terra-cotta pots,
paint them and use them as one-of-a-kind candle
holders!
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Cassie Morgan is an avid candle fan who loves
making candles in her spare time. Due to
her expertise, she also does freelance writing
for sites like Candles and Candle Making a site
that offers information about candle
making and
soap making. The above candle is one of her
favorites as it also helps fend off
mosquitoes in the summer |
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