homemade candles

Now use your " spare " fork and mix up your wax , be sure not to splash . Not all your wax will be melted when it comes out personally think it smells bet- if you are using these candles during the day ,... they give you a list of the best wicks for the size of container you are using . In the pictures above I was using a 4 ounce tin how to make your own candles at home with a diameter of approx . 3 inches ... therefore I used the CD16 wicks . The burn is great and very even . But I absolutely suggest heading over there and checking out :) Things As for the essential oils ... I have a ratio that I use , but even if you used citronella on it's own you would end up with a WONDERFUL bug repellent candle Thanks for your quick reply ! Reply  Jerri says : June 25 , 2013 at Am brand new at this , and am researching finding the ingredients but was