
Don’t let the mosquitos and bugs ruin your summertime fun! You can make your own Mason Jar Citronella Candles right at home with a few supplies!
If there is one thing I never have on hand during the summer, it is citronella candles. My family and I love to sit outside and enjoy dinner during the summer months, but we do not love the bugs it attracts.
Being the DIY type of person that I am, I thought it would be fun to use one of the hundred mason jars I have on hand to create my own Mason Jar Citronella candles!
How to make your own DIY Mason Jar Citronella Candles:
Supplies needed to create your own Mason Jar Citronella Candles:
- Tiki Torch replacement wicks or 1/8″ candle wicks,
- A Mason Jar with lid,
- Citronella
I opted to use one of my mason jars and a lid meant to transform your mason jar into a cup. It worked perfectly for my purpose! Just keep in mind if you do this, to remove the rubber stopper.
If you don’t use a lid like this and decide to use the mason jar lid, use a screwdriver and hammer or a dremel to poke a hole in the middle of your lid.
Pull your wick through the hole, fill the jar with citronella and voila! A Mason Jar Citronella Candle!
Tip: Having trouble getting the wick through the hole? Use a small piece of duct tape to wrap the end of the wick and then pull it through the hole.
These Mason Jar Citronella Candles are a great way to decorate your outdoor space this summer! They make a fun hostess gift for your next BBQ or party!
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DIY Mason Jar Citronella Candles
Don't let the mosquitos and bugs ruin your summertime fun! You can make your own Mason Jar Citronella Candles right at home with a few supplies!
Materials
- * Tiki Torch replacement wicks or 1/8" candle wicks,
- * A Mason Jar with lid,
- * Citronella
Tools
- a screwdriver and hammer or a dremel
Instructions
- I opted to use one of my mason jars and a lid meant to transform your mason jar into a cup. It worked perfectly for my purpose!
- Just keep in mind if you do this, to remove the rubber stopper.
- If you don't use a lid like this and decide to use the mason jar lid, use a screwdriver and hammer or a dremel to poke a hole in the middle of your lid.
- Pull your wick through the hole, fill the jar with citronella and voila! A DIY Mason Jar Citronella Candle!
Notes
Tip: Having trouble getting the wick through the hole? Use a small piece of duct tape to wrap the end of the wick and then pull it through the hole.
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What a great idea!
Tee @ Beauteeful Living
Friday 3rd of July 2015
I love this DIY idea. I can definitely use these at my outdoor gatherings! Fun blog hop! Enjoy your Fourth of July weekend :).