Homemade Lemon Candles

Candles are something that many people love but hate to spend a lot of money on because the good ones tend to cost a lot. Many people don’t even consider making them on your own but it isn’t that hard of a process and as you do it more and more, it gets easier. Here is a relatively easy way to make homemade lemon candles.

Materials Needed:

• 1 dozen lemons
• Knife
• Melon baller
• Candy thermometer
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon oil
• Wicks
• Wick holder
• 1 pound beeswax
• Small paintbrush

Instructions:

1. Cut the lemons lengthwise. Squeeze out as much of the juice as possible without tearing the skin. Hollow out the lemon halves with a melon baller.

2. In a double boiler, heat beeswax until melted, about 180 degrees. Check temperature with a candy thermometer. Turn off the heat and add lemon oil.

3. Cut 3 inches of wick; tie a knot at one end. Thread the loose end through a wick holder, and pull so the knot is secure under the holder.

4. Dip the wick and holder with wax until coated; this will stiffen and straighten the wick. Press the wick holder into the bottom of the lemon half to affix. Let the wick dry.

5. Pour the wax into the lemon half, and fill to the edge. Use a small paintbrush to coat the rim of the lemon with wax. Let the candle dry for about 4 hours.

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