Discover the delightful art of crafting a zesty Lemonade Stand Jar Candle that will brighten up any space with its refreshing aroma!
Crafting candles is a relaxing pastime that allows you to infuse your home with delightful, custom aromas. The Lemonade Stand Jar Candle combines the sweet, invigorating scent of lemon eucalyptus with the comforting warmth of cassia and the zesty burst of orange. This lovely candle isn’t just a light; it’s an olfactory journey to lazy summer days at a lemonade stand.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through making a Lemonade Stand Jar Candle, adding a sunny touch of nostalgia to any room.
What’s in This Jar Candle Recipe
DIY Candle Kit
Our DIY Candle Kit makes crafting candles a breeze, even for beginners! This kit has natural wax for easy melting in the microwave and a pre-tabbed wick for even candle burning.
Wick Centering Tool
The Wick Centering Tool helps keep your wick at the candle’s center as the wax sets. This helps create an even burn, ensuring your candle burns efficiently and without the wick drifting to one side. Use this tool to prevent tunneling and prolong the delightful scent of your Lemonade Stand Candle, keeping your space filled with refreshing aromas.
Lemon Eucalyptus Essential Oil
The star ingredient of the Lemonade Stand Jar Candle is Lemon Eucalyptus Essential Oil. This oil is renowned for its balsamic and fresh aroma, perfect for evoking memories of enjoying a tall glass of lemonade on a sunny day. Lemon Eucalyptus Oil not only smells great but also naturally deodorizes, cleansing the air and removing odors.
Cassia Essential Oil
The addition of Cassia Essential Oil brings a spicy and warm aroma to your Lemonade Stand Jar Candle. Known for its uplifting and comforting scent, Cassia essential oil contrasts the bright, citrusy notes of lemon and orange.
Orange Essential Oil
The Orange Essential Oil adds a delightfully sweet and citrusy aroma to your Lemonade Stand Candle. Its vibrant fragrance perfectly complements the zesty notes of lemon eucalyptus and the warm spice of cassia, creating a harmonious and refreshing scent profile. Beyond its aromatic appeal, Orange Essential Oil is also known for its calming properties, helping to promote rest and relaxation. This makes your candle an olfactory treat and a soothing presence, ideal for unwinding after a busy day
1 oz Jar 🛒 or other Candle Vessel
For this project, you’ll need a 1 oz jar, and we recommend using high-quality amber glass jars. These jars add a touch of elegance to your finished product and provide practical benefits such as UV protection, which helps preserve the integrity of your essential oils. The screw-on lid is perfect if you want to gift your candle, ensuring the fragrance remains fresh until it’s ready to be enjoyed.
However, feel free to use any candle vessel that suits your taste or that you have on hand—just make sure it’s safe for candle making. Using a proper, heat-resistant container will ensure your candle burns safely and evenly, allowing you to bask in the delightful, sunny aromas without any worries.
Things to Remember When Using this Recipe
Always dilute an essential oil when using it on the skin. This essential oil recipe is unlikely to cause skin irritation when diluted properly. If the oil has oxidized (been left with the cap off for long periods of time,) it is more likely to cause skin irritation. Check out this dilution chart for diluting this essential oil properly.
Some essential oil recipes are not generally safe to use if you are pregnant. Consult your doctor prior to use.
This essential oil recipe is safe to use with kids aged 10+.
For more information on using essential oils with cats, check out this blog post.
For more information on using essential oils with dogs, check out this blog post.
We don’t recommend ingesting essential oils unless directed by a doctor certified in aromatherapy. For more information on why we don’t ingest essential oils, check out this blog post.
*Please note: This post is a compilation of suggestions made by those that have extensively used essential oils and has not been verified scientifically with clinical tests nor reviewed by medical experts. It is anecdotal information and should be treated as such. For serious medical concerns, please consult your doctor. The statements given in this blog post have not been verified by the FDA
Lemonade Stand Candle Recipe
Lemonade Stand Candle Recipe
Time: 10 mins
Est. Shelf Life: 12 months
Yield: 1 oz
Ingredients
- FROM YOUR BOX
1 DIY Candle Kit
Wick centering tool
8 drops Lemon Eucalyptus Essential Oil
2 drops Cassia Essential Oil
5 drops Orange Essential Oil
1oz jar 🛒 or other candle vessel
Directions
- Open the candle kit and remove the wick and wick sticker.
- Remove the backings from the wick sticker. Place the wick sticker on the bottom metal part of the wick. Stick the wick to the bottom of your candle jar.
- Place the opened candle bag in the microwave. Microwave on high for 2 minutes. If the wax isn’t melted, keep microwaving at 30-second intervals until completely melted.
- Add essential oils to the melted wax and stir.
- Carefully pour melted wax into your candle jar. Use caution, as the wax will be hot.
- Thread the wick-centering tool through the wick and place it on top of the jar to keep the wick centered. Allow the wax to harden completely.
- Once the candle has cooled, trim the wick to about ¼”. Burn within sight. Keep away from flammables. Keep away from children and pets.
Get Creative!
Customizing your candle is a fantastic way to add a personal touch and make it uniquely yours! Select a unique, heat-resistant container like vintage teacups, mason jars, or small terracotta pots. Embellish your jar with ribbons, twine, or lace around the rim for a rustic look, or use glass paint and stickers for elegant patterns. Decorate the wax before it sets by sprinkling biodegradable glitter or adding dried flowers and herbs like lavender buds or rose petals, but avoid overloading to prevent fire hazards. Customize the scent by experimenting with essential oil blends, ensuring you follow safe dilution guidelines. You can also add candle dyes in various shades to match your decor or create a layered effect. By experimenting with these creative ideas, you can craft a candle that is both beautiful and safe to use.