Citronella Candle
Use a single wax or a blend of waxes for this candle. You could even melt down old candles & repurpose them.
A quick internet search for candle calculator to figure out how much wax you will need based on the container you are using.
An old candle container is a great thing to repurpose. Get creative with your container. An clean tin can can work in a pinch
Equipment:
Melting pot, pouring pitcher or large stainless steel bowl
Pot
Stove
Digital scale
Thermometer
Stirring instrument
Container or tin
Wick with tabs & sticks
Ingredients:
1 lb. Wax
1 oz Citronella, Cymbopogon nardus essential oil
Instructions:
Put a pot on the stove to boil. This will become the base of our double boiler
Weigh the wax & place it into the melting pot, pouring pitcher or bowl, placing it over top of the double boiler base. Be careful not to allow any water to get into the wax
Stir the wax as it melts
Allow the wax to come up to 185F
Remove from the heat
Add the Citronella essential oil, stirring for 2 minutes
Allow the wax to cool down to 135F
Prepare your container by placing the wick tab on the bottom of a wick. Press the wick down firmly where you want it to be. Place as many wicks in your container as is needed. There should be wooden sticks with a hole in the center that comes with most kits, place the stick on the wick & thread the wick through the hole. If your kit doesn’t come with the stick you will need to tie a piece of string around the wick & attach that to something that will allow the wick to stand straight
Once the wax has cooled down carefully pour it into the container
When the candle is “set” remove the sticks. Trim the wick down to 1/4”
Allow the candle to cure for 3-5 days before you use it
Notes:
When you use your candle for the first time allow be sure to allow the entire top layer of the wax to melt all the way to the edges to help prevent tunneling
Burn your candle for 3-4 hours at a time being sure to allow the entire top layer to melt
