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A mason jar citronella candle with a red and white checkered lid sits on a table. A wick burns brightly above the clear liquid inside, while a blurred grassy background sets a summery scene.

DIY Mason Jar Citronella Candles

Learn how to make Mason Jar Citronella Candles with simple supplies. A quick, budget-friendly way to repel mosquitoes outdoors.

Course Fun
Keyword DIY Citronella Candles in Mason Jars, DIY Mason Jar Citronella Candles
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 1 mason jar citronella candle
Author momma lew

Ingredients

  • Tiki Torch replacement wicks or 1/8" candle wicks
  • A Mason Jar with lid
  • Citronella

Instructions

  1. 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!
  2. Just keep in mind if you do this, to remove the rubber stopper.
  3. 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.
  4. Pull your wick through the hole, fill the jar with citronella and voila! A DIY Mason Jar Citronella Candle!

Recipe 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.