Candles made of mandarin
Candles are always a suitable decoration for any occasion.the room to which you want to give an aura of romance, warmth and coziness. Is it possible to make a candle with your own hands very quickly and without much effort? Of course! If you forgot to buy candles, but did not forget to buy tangerines, and a romantic dinner is about to begin, then here is a great idea on how to make candles from tangerines.
How to make candles from mandarin?
You will need:
- Easy-cleaning oranges or tangerines (the author recommends the use of tangerine satsuma or satsuma);
- Vegetable oil (olive is perfect);
- knife;
- a spoon.
The side of the tangerine that was attached to the stem will be the bottom of the candle. Carefully cut the peel of the tangerine about 1/3 from the top with a knife. Remove the cut off top.
This is why it is recommended to use fruits.with an easily separated peel, which is what the Satsuma variety of mandarins is famous for (and not only this variety). Carefully separate the mandarin segments from the peel, using a spoon. Do not damage the center of the fruit where the segments were attached to the stem on the tree.
Finally, when you remove the tangerine, it shouldThe core remains - the inner white stem. This will become the candle wick. Adjust the stem so that it stands straight. If it is too long, cut off the excess with scissors.
Pour some olive oil into the peel, leaving the top of the wick uncovered. Press the uncovered top with a spoon for a few seconds and dip it into the oil. That's it! You're ready to light!
If the wick does not light, then most likelythere is too much oil in it. Blot it and try again. Depending on the length of the wick-stem, the candle should burn for at least a couple of hours. If you can't save the stem - no problem, insert a match or oiled (wax) rope into the peel. Remember that leaving a hot candle unattended is dangerous!
