Orange Votive Candle Diy

Got oranges? Don't toss those rinds, they make lovely votive candles!

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/orange-votive-candle-diy • Posted by petit_elefant

I often wonder what to do with my lovely orange rinds after I've juiced them. Lucky I discovered how to make a cheery, fragrant tea light holder using those happy colored orange rinds. Candlelight breakfast anyone?

You will need

Knife 1 Small Cookie Or Clay Cutters optional 7 A Small Clean Jar Tea Lights Spoon Orange(s)

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I often wonder what to do with my lovely orange rinds after I've juiced them. Lucky I discovered how to make a cheery, fragrant tea light holder using those happy colored orange rinds. Candlelight breakfast anyone?

Instructions

1. 

   With a sharp knife, slice an orange (or 2 or 3!) in half, across the middle, not from stem end to bottom end.

2. 

   Using a knife or a spoon, scrape out any guts, like you would a pumpkin. You want the insides as smooth as possible. Then use a small cookie cutter or knife to cut a hole in one half of the orange, on the end portion. A little fire escape, so to speak.

3. 

   Place the remaining half of the orange in a small bowl, ramekin, or jar and insert a tea light candle. Light the candle, place the cut-out orange half on top and set the mood!