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The Magic of Citrus: Crafting Mosquito-Repelling Candles from Orange and Pineapple Peels

As the festive season of Christmas draws near, it's time to embrace the cozy charm of twinkling candles. Create a warm and inviting ambiance with unique candles crafted from citrus fruits. These charming candles, made from oranges and pineapples, offer a delightful fragrance and a natural mosquito repellent, making them the perfect addition to your holiday celebrations.

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16 July, 2024

There’s nothing quite like a cozy evening with the warm glow of candles. With these two simple methods, you can create your own scented candles using orange and pineapple peels. Let’s get started!

1. How to Make Candles from Orange Peels

Ingredients for Orange Peel Candles:

Oranges (choose larger fruits)
Other necessary ingredients and tools

Steps to Make Orange Peel Candles:

Step 1: Prepare the Orange Peels

Start by carefully cutting a circular slice around the orange. Avoid cutting too deeply into the segments, as this will make it difficult to separate the peel.

Step 2: Gently insert your finger into the cut and slowly peel away the orange skin, creating a circular shape. Be careful not to tear the peel, as this will affect the appearance of your candle.

Separating the orange peel

Step 3: As you continue to peel, hold the orange firmly and twist gently. This will help to remove the core, which is attached to the peel.

Step 2: Add Olive Oil

Once you have separated the peel into two halves, keep the half with the core. With the other half, feel free to cut out any shapes you like and discard the excess.

For the half with the core, pour in olive oil, ensuring that the core is not submerged. The core will act as the candle wick.

Adding olive oil

Light the wick, and your candle will come to life! Cover the top with the remaining peel, and you’ve created your very own orange peel candle.

Note: When the core burns out, simply replace it with a new orange peel.

Burning the core

The Finished Product:

The scented candle will fill your room with a delightful aroma and even help keep mosquitoes at bay.

Orange peel candle

2. How to Make Candles from Pineapple Peels

Ingredients for Pineapple Peel Candles:

1 pineapple
A box of candles
Other necessary tools

Steps to Make Pineapple Peel Candles:

Step 1: Prepare the Pineapple

Begin by cutting off both ends of the pineapple. Then, make circular cuts at each end and remove the inner core. Use a spoon to scrape out the remaining pineapple flesh.

Note: Keep the top of the pineapple intact.

Preparing the pineapple

Step 2: Create the Shape

After removing the ends and core, simply hollow out the pineapple and create a hole in the body. Place a lit candle inside, and you’re done!

Shaping the pineapple

The Finished Product:

Pineapple candle

Place your pineapple candle in your living room or bathroom to eliminate unpleasant odors. It’s a simple and fun project that anyone can do! So, why not give it a try?

With a bit of creativity, you can decorate your orange peel candles with cute shapes, making them even more enchanting. Share your creations by leaving a comment below!

Check out these TikTok videos for a visual guide on making candles from orange and pineapple peels: