Description
A natural mosquito repellent candle made with lime, cloves, and a tealight. Perfect for outdoor gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
1 lime (or lemon)
Whole cloves
1 tealight candle
3 toothpicks or wooden skewers (cut to size)
Knife and spoon for carving
Instructions
- Slice the lime in half crosswise.
- Scoop out the pulp from the bottom half to form a bowl.
- Insert whole cloves into the inner edge of the lime bowl.
- Place the tealight candle in the center.
- Insert the toothpicks vertically to support the top.
- Scoop out the pulp from the top half to create a dome.
- Rest the dome on the toothpicks to form a lantern.
- Light the candle and enjoy mosquito-free outdoor time.
Notes
- ou can use lemon or orange as an alternative to lime.
- Add herbs like rosemary or lavender for extra fragrance.
- Always supervise the candle when lit.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: DIY
- Method: Assembly
- Cuisine: N/A
Keywords: mosquito repellent, DIY candle, lime candle, natural bug repellent, essential oils