DIY :: Citronella Candles for Outdoor Events

Don't let pesky bugs ruin your pretty party when there is a simple DIY that will totally save the outdoor festivities. These Citronella Candles are crazy easy and have that cute factor we so love.

MATERIALS

Soy wax flakes
Citronella oil
3.5" wick
Wax melting pot
Mini terracotta pots
Blue & white poster paint
Plastic cups
Floral clay
Scissors
Wooden skewers

INSTRUCTIONS

Cut 3 plastic cups to be slightly shorter in height than the terracotta pots. Fill cup A halfway with blue paint mixed with a splash of water. Fill cup B 3/4 high with white paint mixed with a splash of water. Fill cup C 3/4 high with about half water and half white paint.


Dip each terracotta pot in Cup C and swirl around to get a thin coat of white most of the way up the pot. Place on a piece of newspaper or cardboard to let dry 5 minutes.

Dip each terracotta pot in Cup B and swirl around to get an opaque coat of white halfway up the pot. Place on a piece of newspaper or cardboard to let dry 1/2 hour.
Dip each terracotta pot in Cup A to get a thin coat of blue on the bottom of the pot. Place on a piece of newspaper or cardboard to let dry 1 hour.

Fill the melting pot 1/3 full with wax flakes. Fill a saucepan halfway with water and place the melting pot in it over medium heat. Let the wax melt for about 15 minutes until clear and liquid.


Meanwhile, place a small chunk of floral clay in the hole at the bottom of each pot, then press in a wick. Add 12-13 drops of citronella oil to the melting wax flakes.

Pour in the melted wax into each terracotta pot, about 95% full. Position the wick in the center, and use a wooden skewer or two to keep it in place.

Let candles cool at room temperature for several hours. If they cool too quickly, you may see a small well develop around the wick. If that happens, you can just melt a pinch more wax and pour right over to make the top of the candle level. Trim the wicks short with scissors, and voila!

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