Description
Create beautiful and eco-friendly orange candles that fill your home with a delightful citrus aroma.
Ingredients
- Oranges (halved)
- Candle wax (beeswax or soy wax recommended)
- Wick (cotton or wooden)
- Essential oils (optional for extra fragrance)
- Double boiler or microwave-safe container
- Knife and spoon
- Scissors
- Heatproof surface
Instructions
- Cut the oranges in half carefully with a knife.
- Use a spoon to scoop out the fruit, leaving a hollow peel to serve as your candle holder.
- Place the candle wax in a double boiler over medium heat or use a microwave-safe container.
- Heat until the wax is fully melted. Stir occasionally for consistency.
- If desired, mix in a few drops of your chosen essential oil for an extra boost of scent.
- Place the wick in the center of the orange peel and use a bit of melted wax to hold it in place.
- Carefully pour the melted wax into each orange peel, ensuring the wick remains centered.
- Allow the wax to cool and harden completely. This may take a few hours depending on the size of the candle.
Notes
Experiment with different citrus fruits and essential oil combinations to customize your candles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: DIY
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candle
- Calories: 0
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg