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Dried clementine with wire hanger
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Dried Citrus Ornaments: Natural Holiday Decorations

Make some whole dried citrus ornaments to decorate the house this Christmas. You can use them to add to a wreath, or your Christmas tree. They smell amazing!
Prep Time14 days
Active Time10 minutes
Total Time14 days 10 minutes
Course: Christmas Crafts
Yield: 1 Ornament
Author: Patti Estep
Cost: $5

Equipment

  • Garnishing tool

Materials

  • Citrus fruit
  • Clementines
  • Oranges
  • Lemons
  • Limes

Instructions

  • Use the garnishing tool to peel away the rind, starting at the top, and move to the bottom.  
  • Let them air dry on a wire rack for about two weeks.
  • Take an ordinary wire hanger, leave one end hooked, and straighten out the other end.
  • Pierce the clementine with the straight end, and let the hooked end slide into the bottom.
  • Attach the fruit to your tree, or any other spots such as wreaths or garlands.
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