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Here's a super easy way to make a candle out of an orange. It's quick to make, looks cute, and you can eat the scraps! ;)
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 1 candle
Supplies:
- orange
- knife
- cutting board
- olive oil
- lighter
- cookie cutter *optional
![Making an Orange Candle](https://img.thrfun.com/img/110/138/making_an_orange_candle_1_m17.jpg)
Steps:
- Cut the orange skin on your cutting board but only as far as the flesh. Don't cut into the orange flesh.
![Making an Orange Candle](https://img.thrfun.com/img/110/141/making_an_orange_candle_2_m15.jpg)
- Push your finger under the skin of the orange and peel the skin, separating it from the orange without tearing.
![Making an Orange Candle](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
- When removing the flesh, a white stem part should remain. Leave this alone so it's stuck on the peel. It will act as your candle wick.
![Making an Orange Candle](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
- Take your knife or mini cookie cutter and cut any shape you desire into the other half the of the orange peel (the side without the wick).
- Pour a few tablespoons of oil to cover the wick and allow it to soak for a few minutes.
- Light the orange's stem with a lighter. You will probably have to hold the fire there for a few moments for it to catch on the orange stem.
- Put the top half of the orange with the design on to the lit half to complete your candle. Enjoy!
![Making an Orange Candle](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
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