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Step 1: Melt Your Wax
Melt one pound of soy wax in your measuring cup for about three minutes in the microwave. If you want to add color to your candle, take one crayon, remove the paper and melt it with your wax flakes.

Step 2: Get Your Wicks in Place
Take your wick and put a little bit of sticky wax on the bottom so that it stays put. Place it at the bottom of your mason jar and clip a clothespin horizontally at the top of the wick so that the pin holds it upright and can rest on the top of the jar.

Step 3: Add Your Citronella
Add 1 ounce of citronella to your melted wax. Make sure to check what you're buying -- some are more concentrated than others. Mix with a spoon.

Step 4: Pour the Wax
Pour the wax into your jar. Only fill the jar halfway so that the candle won't be affected by the wind, and you can actually see the flame while it's lit. Let the candles harden for 30 minutes to an hour.

Step 5: Make a Candle Handle
Take about three feet of 16-gauge wire and make a loop at about 12 inches from one end. Twist the wire around the cap of the mason jar. Bend it around and twist the short end into a smooth shape so that it doesn't stick out. Bend the long wire over to the loop and twist close to create a handle for your candle.

Items You'll Need for this GMC Trade Secret

• Wax
• Sticky Wax
• Wicks
• Mason Jars
• Citronella Oil
• Microwavable Measuring Cup
• Spoon
• Clothespins
• Scents (optional)
• Crayons (optional)