If you have oranges or lemons and unnecessary candles at home, then make original candles out of them to decorate your home and festive table. Their production will take very little time, and the result will surely please you.
It is necessary
- - oranges or lemons;
- - candles or paraffin;
- - nylon thread.
Instructions
Step 1
Cut the orange into two equal halves and gently scoop up all the pulp with a spoon. You won't need it anymore, so you can squeeze juice out of it or just eat it. You can use not only this fruit, but also lemon, tangerine or grapefruit. The result is a saucer-like half. Now take the paraffin wax or candles, put them in a saucepan and melt over very low heat or in a water bath.
Step 2
Make a wick from a piece of nylon thread; its length should be slightly more than the height of your candle. You can take ready-made wicks from candles that have been melted, if they are suitable in height. Then, with one hand, hold the wick in the middle of the "saucer", and with the other, carefully pour the melted paraffin into it. It is necessary that a small piece of the wick remains on the surface. Wait for the paraffin to harden, which usually takes a few minutes.
Step 3
Such a candle looks great on the table and has an amazing aroma. If desired, you can put a few clove stars or cinnamon pieces around the edges of the peel. All that remains is to light a candle and arrange a romantic dinner. Do not forget to observe safety precautions when using a candle, be careful with fire.
