DIY Lavender Citrus Candles

Absolutely delightful and refreshing, lavender citrus candles are a perfect combination of soothing lavender and invigorating citrus scents. These candles create a warm and inviting atmosphere in any room, making it the ideal choice for relaxation and unwinding after a long day. The calming aroma of lavender mixed with the uplifting notes of citrus brings a lovely balance that uplifts the mood and promotes a sense of tranquility. Whether you want to add a touch of freshness to your living space or indulge in a spa-like ambiance, lighting up a lavender citrus candle is sure to brighten your day and create a comforting environment for you to enjoy.

You’ll need:

• Oranges
• Lemons
• Wood wicks
• Essential oil
• Soy wax for candle making
• Dried herbs for flair (optional)

Step 1: Hollow out fruit.

Cut the lemons in half. Use a spoon to remove the pulp, juice and seeds, leaving you with a hollow lemon rind. Do the same with the oranges. I tried getting fancy by cutting the rim in a zigzag. I ended up regretting that, and wish I cut straight in half. Do you!

Step 2: Melt wax.

In a microwave-safe dish, start warming the wax in 30-second increments, stirring at each completion, til the wax is completely melted and clear. While the wax is melting, place wood wicks in the center of the hollow rinds.

Step 3: Add scent.

I added about 15-20 drops of lavender and 10-15 drops of citrus to my wax. Feel free to make these as mellow or strong as you want. They would also be really great in a centerpiece. If they are purely for looks, no scent needed!

Step 4: Pour wax.

Fill the citrus cups with wax. The wax slowly seeped out of a hole in my orange, but it was slow enough that it still worked! Just lost some wax in the making. If your rinds are not perfect, don't worry! They’ll still work.

Step 5: Add flair and cool.

You’ll want to add any flair once the wax has started to solidify, but before it’s completely hardened. This will ensure that your flair will sits at the top of the candle and doesn’t sink to the bottom where you can’t see it.

Bada-bing.

Candle making makes me so proud! How do you feel? I know I'm impressed. Don’t forget for extra fun, add some intention to these babies.