How to make candles from orange peels and pineapple peels are both fragrant and repel mosquitoes

There is nothing better than in the evenings with candlelight to make the room more sparkling and cozy. With the following 2 ways, you can make your own scented candles from orange peels and pineapple peels for your room. Follow along with today’s post!

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How to make candles from orange peels

Ingredients for making candles from orange peels

• Olive oil
• Orange (should choose large fruit)

How to make candles from orange peels

Step 1Processing orange peels

First, you need to process the orange peel, you gently cut a circle around the orange .

Note that in this step, you should be careful not to let the cut line be broken and cut deep into the orange zone, so it will be difficult to separate the peel.

To peel an orange, thread your finger through the cut , gently push the peel in a circle around the orange , separating the orange peel from the pulp.

Peel orange

Do it gently, avoid tearing the shell, so your candle will no longer be beautiful.

When the peel gradually separates from the orange, use your hand to hold the orange peel, rotate it slightly , so the core of the orange will follow the peel to come out.

Step 2Add olive oil

After completely separating the orange peel into 2 parts, you keep the part containing the core, and with the half of the peel that does not contain the orange core, you can arbitrarily cut the shape as you like, removing the excess.

With the peel containing the orange core, pour in the olive oil so that the core is not submerged in the oil . At this time, the orange core acts as a candle wick.

Add olive oil

Light the candle wick, olive oil will help your candle light. Cover the remaining zest on top, and you’ve got your very own orange peel candle.

Note: When the core burns out, replace the orange peel with a new one.

Burn the inner core of the orange peel

Finished product

The scent from the candle will help the room more fragrant and also have the effect of repelling mosquitoes.

Candles from orange peel

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How to make candles from pineapple peel

Ingredients for making candles from pineapple peels

• 1 pineapple
• 1 box of candles
• 1 spoon

How to make candles from pineapple peel

Step 1Pineapple processing

You peel 2 pineapple heads, then cut circles at both ends and then pull out the inside of the pineapple, then use a spoon to scrape the pineapple inside.

Note: When cutting, keep the top of the pineapple

Pineapple processing

Step 2Shaping

After you have cut the head and removed the inner intestine, you just need to make a hole in the pineapple body. Finally, you just need to light the candle and put the candle inside

Shaping

Finished product

Candles from pineapple peel

Candles from pineapple peel you can put in the room or in the toilet to help eliminate odors effectively. With just a few simple steps, you have your very own pineapple peel candle. What are you waiting for without showing off your talent!

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