We love to eat dinner outside when the weather is nice, but unfortunately the flies make it un-enjoyable certain times of the year. We have to keep a citronella candle lit on our table and when we burn them down to nothing, its easy to make another one!
Here's what you'll need:
Large aluminum can with the label removed to melt your wax
Large pot of boiling water
Large chunk of basic household or candle wax
Cheese grater
Candle wicks with wire (the kind with the little metal circle on one end)
Coconut shell or glass jar (or anything really)
Citronella oil
Glue
Gather your materials together and grate the wax into the aluminum can.
Boil water in a large pot and carefully place the wax can in the pot of water to melt. Keep stirring the wax to help it melt.
Meanwhile glue the wick inside the coconut shell.
Once the wax is all melted, add a generous amount of citronella oil and stir again. Carefully pour the melted wax into your coconut shell or jar.
Let it sit undisturbed a couple of hours until it is completely set.
That's it! A cute citronella candle for our picnic table!
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