As you probably already know, we can use orange peels in several different ways ... We can, for example, confit them and subsequently use them in many culinary preparations.Likewise, we can deodorize the fridge or cabinets and even clean the microwave naturally to their help.Drying the peelings and enjoying it in home beauty products is another popular use.But did you know that the slices of these citrus fruits can be just as versatile, or almost?In 2021, we chose the dried orange rings for scented and completely catchy Christmas decoration!So, this is how to make it ...
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How to enjoy the dried orange rings in Christmas decoration?
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Have you noticed that at the end of 2021 many people give up high-end decoration and favor the natural aspect?We even spotted a fascinating trend that offers us to decorate the tree completely by using only dried fruits and flowers!And this is where our first DIY project comes into play ...
Trade linksThe good news is that we can use dried orange rings for festive decoration in multiple creative ways.A great idea in its simplicity is to make ornaments for the tree whose rustic beauty is undeniable.Adult DIY below is devoted in particular to aromatic and attractive Christmas "balls" in dried oranges slices.
The wedding of dried and star anise slices is a very good idea in more than one way!The resulting ornaments are easy to make, they give off an unrivaled winter aroma and they look like magical brilliant stained glass!All you need is 5 oranges*, star anise, a large needle, natural fiber wire, a sharp knife and a few hours of your time.
*You can use almost any type of orange - Valencia, Saurtiana or Blood Oranges, as well as other citrus fruits such as lemons, limes and even grapefruits!The main thing to take into consideration is the thickness of their skin.In order not to compromise drying, it is better to avoid thick skin citrus (like navel oranges, for example).
Cut your oranges with a sharp knife, targeting a thickness of the slice between a semi-centimeter to a centimeter.The finer the slices, the more transparent and delicate they will be, so be careful not to thin them too much.The circles will deform and be rejected if they are finer than a semi-centimeter, which is not necessarily a bad thing in itself, but this project requires that they keep their initial shape.
Place them on a grid placed above an oven plate so that the heat can circulate freely around the slices.Cook them, or rather dry, from 75 to 80 ° C for 5 to 6 hours.Check the process about every hour and, if necessary, turn back or move the slices that seem to brown faster than the others.Your patience will soon be rewarded ...
Once dry, but still somewhat flexible, let them rest for about half an hour on the gate so that they cool.Place an anise star in the center of each orange and use a brown or dark wire to tie them together.You only need 2 stitches to fix them, but if you don't feel comfortable with the needle, you can use glue to assemble them, as an alternative.
Don't worry if you find that your slices are not yet completely dry.In fact, a small amount of residual humidity will make them easier to handle and especially to pierce without breaking them.In addition, do not forget that they will continue to dry on your tree during the few days to follow.Finally, equip each washer with a string so that you can hang it by the branches of the tree and voila!
Know that your ornaments in dried orange for decoration of the tree will not rot if you decide to pack them for the following year with the rest of the trinkets.As long as you preserve them far from excessive humidity, they will remain intact.However, like all objects in organic matter, they can lose a certain dose of their radiance over time.Anyway, this type of decoration is not at all expensive and we can quietly replace it every Christmas.
We continue with a second type of ornament for the tree that puts together natural attraction and comforting perfumes.This takes advantage of cinnamon and, of course, the dried orange washer to compose such a Christmas decoration!For each pendant, you will need 3 slices of dried oranges, 3 cinnamon sticks, 4 bells or small metal bells and string to hang it.
Start by tie a piece of the string all around the center of a cinnamon stick.Cut the end of the bottom that exceeds, put on an orange slice after cinnamon and then add a bell.Do the same with the rest of the prepared materials by alternating them in the same order.Finish by making a loop to easily hang your cute decorative object and you are ready!
Of course, you can take this idea as a starting point and interpret it in your own unique way.Replace the cinnamon sticks with fir branches or rosemary strands, add acorns, dried apples or pine cones, tie a small red ribbon just at the top ... As is often the case with creative hobbies,The good decorative possibilities are only moderate by the limits of your own fantasy!
Christmas garlands are another decorative object that lends itself perfectly to our initial idea.We have already seen how to make a garland in orange slices and bay leaves which looks straight out of a fairy tale ... In the photo gallery below, you will discover some similar proposals that show'Inventiveness and that promise to create a lot of good humor during imminent holidays!
Try to alternate citrus rings and wooden pearls by putting them along a natural fiber wire.Decorate a garland of coniferous branches exhibited on the coat of your fireplace and you will impress all your loved ones visiting your home for the holidays.
The garland in woolen pompoms and the old brass bells are among the other top supplements with oranges slices, especially if you aim to put a rustic style setting together.Search the attic or visit the flea market for other vintage objects of this kind which are relatively easy to divert in thematic decoration.
Cinnamon sticks, rosemary strands and dried orange rings for 2 in 1 decoration and aromatherapy
For a chic country look without false note, add to your garland of crochet lace bits
A seasonal materials curtain looks even more sublime than a classic table center
Filling a jewelry box with dried leaves, flowers and fruits is much more artistic than offering it empty
Complete your creative packaging with a few scented elements for an exclusive personal touch
For children's gifts, use a paint zest and shape the nice fox slices
If you are a beginner, use a green crown ready to decorate and add cones
Then assemble the slices of oranges and the cinnamon sticks as illustrated below below
Equip the crown with a red ribbon, hang it on the front door and that's it!
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