HomeArts and Crafts IdeasNature CraftsMake your own Citrus Candles

Hi friends!

Summer is the perfect time to bring a touch of nature indoors with your DIY projects.

We think youll agree they make an adorable addition to any outdoor BBQ decor.

Making lemonade? Don’t throw away those #lemon rinds! Use them to make your own pretty citrus #candles.

Simply scatter them about your backyard tablescape and soak in the fresh Summer vibes!

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How to Make Citrus Candles:

Cut each fruit in half (crosswise).

Making lemonade? Don’t throw away those #lemon rinds! Use them to make your own pretty citrus #candles.

Scoop out the center of the cut fruit to create a little bowl.

Remove the wick from the candles and place it into the center of the bowl.

Place the rest of the wax melts in a microwaveable bowl.

Lit candle made from a lemon rind on a glass outdoor patio table

Carefully heat until melted.

Pour the melted wax into the citrus bowls with the wick positioned vertically in the center.

Hold the wick in place for about 30 seconds while the wax hardens.

Lit candle made from a lemon rind on a glass outdoor patio table

Leave them to cool and harden completely.

Trim wick if it is too long to control flame heights.

We recently usedbeeswax to make these pear-shaped candles.

Two lemon rind candles surrounded by green limes on a white backdrop

Set the mood with your new citrus candles!

Place them in a plastic bag in the fridge between uses to keep them fresh for longer.

For more simple, nature-inspired DIY ideas for your patio, download ourfree Summer Patioscape Guide!

Two lemon rind candles surrounded by green limes on a white backdrop

Hows your Summer going so far?

Note: This creativelemon lime votive candleproject originally appeared on Crafts By Amanda.

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DIY Citrus Candles

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Lemons, limes, paraffin candles, bowl, knife and spoon to make DIY citrus candles

Lemons, limes, paraffin candles, bowl, knife and spoon to make DIY citrus candles

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