make citronella candle yourself, to repel mosquitoes, come learn

This candle is a natural insect repellent and keeps mosquitoes and other insects away. 

Eventually, the homemade recipe for citronella candles, ensures that you can enjoy summer evenings in the garden, on the veranda. In addition, you will be protected from insect bites.

See how to make citronella candle with essential oils, which repel mosquitoes.

As summer approaches, so do those unwanted mosquitoes, however, here's how making citronella candles can solve that problem.

This citronella candle is natural and chemical free for outdoors is a natural insect repellent and keeps away mosquitoes and other insects. In addition, the citronella oil fights mosquitoes and insects

Materials for making the candle

soy wax  – soy wax is the best wax for candles using essential oil. Therefore, soy wax burns cleanly without polluting the environment.

Closed wicks for candles – 15 cm (easily found in specialized stores for this purpose)

safe candle containers – ideally use a heatproof container – very thick glass jars are great

How to make a citronella candle

Preparing the water bath

First of all, prepare the bain-marie by placing a metal or heat-resistant glass bowl on top of a pan 1/3 full of water and making sure that the water does not reach the bottom of the bowl.

melt the wax

Next, add the soy wax to the bowl and bring the water to a moderate boil. However, be aware of the hot steam rising from the pan next to the bowl.

Heat and stir until the wax is completely melted and no solids remain in the bowl.

Add citronella essential oil

1. Remove from the bain-marie and let it cool for about 3 to 5 minutes.
2. Add 30 drops of citronella essential oil and stir slowly to incorporate.

pour out the candles

So after mixing the essential oil. Then take the wick, center it in the container, you can use hot glue to hold it, then carefully fill each container below the edge

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heal the candles

Finally, let the candles cure for a period of 48 hours before burning.

Security

Above all, it is important that you take some security measures, see which ones:

1. Never leave a lit mosquito repellent candle unattended.
2. Keep lighted candles out of reach of children and pets.
3. Light candles on a heat-resistant surface and away from objects that could catch fire.
4. Do not move lit candles. The container may be hot.
5. Blow out candles before entering or leaving the room.

how to save

You should always keep candles away from heat and direct sunlight. A dark cupboard is a good place to store your candle.

Durability

At first, soy wax usually has a shelf life of 2 years. However, it may be longer or shorter depending on the brand of wax. Although citronella oil is strong and has a wonderful warm and cool scent, the fragrance can fade over time.

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