DIY Projects & Crafts Candle Making How to Make Citrus-and-Spice-Scented Candles Learning how to make scented candles is a breeze with this sweet-smelling DIY. By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 10, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email This scented candle makes for the perfect DIY gift. This project uses soy wax for the melt-and-pour method for a quick process. Even if you're new to candle-making, these citrus-and-spice, warm smelling votives are fun and simple to make. What You'll Need Materials 2 pounds soy-wax chips Wick, 6 inches, with tab Copper shells Wooden skewer Gold wax dye (Candle & Supplies Golden Yellow Liquid Candle Dye) Essential oils Instructions Place the wax chips in a heatproof glass measuring cup. Heat in the microwave for 30 seconds; stir. Repeat until completely melted. Dip the wick tab in melted wax and center at the bottom of a copper shell. Wrap the other end of the wick around a skewer; knot. Rest the skewer across the top of the vessel. Add small pieces of dye to the melted wax; stir. Continue adding dye until the wax is golden yellow. Stir in about 40 drops of oil total for each cup of wax, following about a one-to-three ratio of spice scent to citrus scent. (We combined cinnamon bark and blood orange, clove bud and clementine, and cardamom and bergamot.) Fill the shells, leaving a 1/4-inch rim at top. Let it set until firm; trim wicks.