Homemade Citronella candle-a DIY project that will rid you of insects during the summer

Sometimes, all of us need to spend a few hours with our friends and why not spend them with a really interesting and useful DIY. This type of DIY project is relaxing and will help you create a romantic and serene atmosphere unparalleled. Find all our ideas for a homemade citronella candle in the following article and gallery. Prepare a nice decoration and combine it with a centre table with lemons to complete and refresh the atmosphere.

How to make a homemade lemon candle?

It is true that there are really many options. All you need is inspiration. Today, you will be presented with some creative ideas for refreshing and embalming your interior, balcony or garden. As we have already noted, it is also useful! First, it is because of the materials that you can recycle and, as a result, reuse them. Second, what is actually more interesting is that this "magic" candle will protect you from mosquitoes. So, spend your evenings outside, without worrying about tingling. With the right combination with anti-mosquito plants, you can strengthen the effect.

Why choose lemongrass?

Lemongrass is a natural product that keeps insects away because its smell has an impact on the nervous system of mosquitoes. So it's time to replace chemicals with a great decoration, including a homemade lemon candle. To prepare it, you will need citronella essential oil, which is one of the best mosquito-resistant oils. In addition, this aroma pushes out bad odours such as tobacco. Lemongrass oil can also purify the ambient air. Have we been able to convince you? Then roll up your sleeves. Let's get started!

Here are the materials needed to prepare wax with lemon oil:

Bring the water from a saucepan to a boil. Place the wax and pigments in a small container or pot. Melt them in the water bath. As soon as the wax becomes liquid, remove the pot from the pan. Add a few drops of essential oil, stirring with a wooden wand. All right, that's it! Now, just pour the liquid into a candle mold, into the bark of a lemon or into a glass. Find our tips and inspirations below.

Useful tips

Make a lemon candle with lemon bark

This DIY project is really child's play. In addition, it will help you reuse the leftovers of your lemonade, that is, the bark of lemons. If you haven't tried it yet, this is the perfect time to make a lemonade at home. Then take a lemon and cut it in half. It doesn't matter if you cut it vertically or horizontally. You just need to cut the ends to stabilize your candle. Place a wooden wick in the middle of the lemon and then pour the wax and pellets mixture.

Little lemon candles decorated

Generally, there are two ways to make candles of this type. The first is using candle moulds and the second is to take the remains of the candles that you probably bought. Pour lemon wax into aluminum supports or plastic plate heaters (depending on what you have on hand). As soon as the candles are completely hardened, decorate them using different decorative adhesive tapes.

Make a floating lemon candle

In this case, it is a matter of arranging a pot of water. Cut a lemon into slices and dip in a bowl of water. You just have to choose the color that will fit perfectly with the rest of the decoration on your balcony or in the garden.

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