I've been wanting to make one of these for awhile so I was very elated and excited to find out my boyfriend (independent of me) decided to find a tutorial online and make one himself. He was under the impression it would make the entire house smell like oranges, and since our house usually smells less pleasant than oranges, he set about making the candle with extra zeal.
First you're going to want to gently carve your orange. Use a thin knife so you don't accidentally rip the orange. Don't use your finger! Try to keep the top part in tact so your candle can have a hat. We were pretty unsuccessful at that part. Luckily its not necessary for the completion of the candle. The most important thing is to keep the long stem in the middle intact (the wick). Pour your choice of oil into the orange. We tried both olive and canola oil. Canola oil smells better.
Estimated burn time is about one hour. But if your candle lacks a hat its more around 30 minutes. Also, this will not make your house smell like oranges, but it is very pleasing to look at and gives you the ability to use something twice that you would normally have thrown away! Make sure to be safe and have your candle on a stand or plate so that it does not burn through (and it will!)
These would make a great centerpiece a wedding or reception!
These would make a great centerpiece a wedding or reception!
Update: 10/28/2012
We finally succeeded at the hat part! Honestly I think they look prettier without the hat. Also, the hat catches on fire quite easily.
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Great idea! I would have a hard time making it look so nice:)
ReplyDeleteI would love to try this!! Good to know the orange smell is not too overbearing. :)
ReplyDeleteI love it. (: I will try it.
ReplyDeleteYou think it'll work with a grape fruit?
ReplyDeleteI doubt it because the grapefruit doesn't have the piece of skin in the center for the wick. Give it a try though and let me know how it works!
DeleteI tried it and mine would not stay lit! What am i doing wrong!?
DeleteOh the aroma of oranges is not overbearing at all! I love how homie smells when I put a few orange peels in the fireplace! I do this specifically for the odour! Thanks, for the idea, I'll certainly try this!
ReplyDeleteThats a great idea with the fireplace. I wish I had one!
DeleteI don't know what I did wrong...it didn't work.
ReplyDeleteThe lighting part? Make sure to put oil on the wick also!
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DeleteThis is such a good idea to use orange peel! Im gonna try this soon.
ReplyDeleteI made dried orange peel and turned it into a body scrub.
Mmmm that sounds awesome!
DeleteEliza, what did you mean by "so your candle can have a hat?" Are you scoring the skin with a knife to remove the top section and keep a lid to put back on the orange?
ReplyDeleteYep! The lid is the toughest part because it can often catch on fire if it is perfectly circular. Let me know how it works out for you!
ReplyDeleteI love candles and oranges. :) sounds like an awesome idea will try. I put orange, lemon or lime peels in a potporri burner with water and it will fill the house with the smell of whatever fruit peel you choose. :)
ReplyDeleteI didn't know you could put orange peels in a potpourri burner. I'm going to have to try that!
DeleteI wonder if pouring in a soy wax would work? If so, you could add a bit of orange essential oil ... probably have to add a real wick ... I may try this... fun!
ReplyDeletewhat is the "hat"?...very cute idea...
ReplyDeleteThe hat is the hardest part! I couldn't do it myself:)
DeleteBasically you need to cut the orange in half. The bottom half becomes the actual candle with the center being the wick. The top portion of the orange (if you can keep it intact) becomes the "hat" that rests on top of the candle.
Let me know if you can make it work!
How simple and pretty! Great idea!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! I never knew you could do that. I am allergic to scented candles, so this would be perfect!
ReplyDeleteCool!!
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I think this is the coolest idea yet....!
ReplyDeleteLove that citrus-y smell........
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I tried this once before but I don't think I let the oil soak on the stem long enough - trying again soon!
ReplyDeleteI was curious if that would make your home smell like oranges, bummer that it doesn't! But it still is a super fun sounding project and it would be great for a summer party on the patio. A couple of those, a little Sangria...thanks for sharing with us on A Crafty Soiree!
ReplyDeleteThat is the coolest idea! I have never seen anything like this before. I bet is smells wonderful!! Thanks so much for sharing at Thursday's Temptation. I am going to be featuring your candle later today on my blog!
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That is just too cool! It's so pretty. I wonder if I would have the patience to get the orange peeled nicely? ;-) That might be the tricky part for me! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
ReplyDeleteIn India lemon or lime lamps are lit the same way as a tradition in temples. It is said to please the gods and help with the changes affected by planetary movement
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for stopping by and sharing! I would love to do the same with a lemon or lime. Do they give off a scent when they are burning?
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Thanks for posting about the orange candles, I was very interested. It looks like a great little DIY project for anytime, really! I have this linked to my candles post too today!
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