Pour the wax into a metal pitcher or metal can. I suggest keeping a metal pitcher or can on hand for all of your candle makings because cleaning wax off of dishes is no fun, trust me!
Place the metal container into a large pot of water and bring to a boil. This is your double boiler! Turn heat down to medium, stirring occasionally until all the wax is melted. Be sure the water doesn’t splash into the beeswax container.

Once the wax is completely melted, remove from heat and stir in the coconut oil. (This helps the wax to burn slower and makes your candle last longer.)

Add in 30-50 drops of citronella essential oil.

Secure a wick at the bottom of the candle mold with a little glue, and then fill the container with the melted wax and coconut oil.

Using a pencil or bamboo skewer, tie the wick around its center and place the skewer horizontally over the jar. This will keep the wick in the center while the wax hardens.

Once the wax is completely hardened, you can trim the wick, and it is ready to light.