Simple candlesticks from orange peel. Crafts made of citrus fruits
Sometimes just for small occasionsI really want to make simple, unusual and spiritual gifts to my relatives and friends. This is not at all difficult, as you might think at first glance. Plus, all needlework will bring you moral rest and pleasure. 
After all, you are pleased to receive small gifts for any occasion? And if this handmade gift is still of some use, or is a home decor, then such a present is twice as pleasant. 
Today we will offer you to make a universala simple gift of your own, which you can give to almost all events and holidays. We offer you the idea of a candlestick made of orange peel - Halloween, with frightening faces, on Valentine's Day - with romantic motifs and hearts, at Christmas - with deer and snowflakes. How do you like this option practical gift? 
To get started, you need to stock up on the right amount of oranges. You will also need a sharp knife and small candles. 
Cut off the top of the orange, and using a spoonwe remove and eat the flesh. When you have an empty peel, you can find the right pattern for patterns. If there is no specific theme, then you can cut out simple cubes, rhombuses, ovals, circles or other figures. Cut carefully so as not to tear the citrus peel - otherwise you need to start all over again. In addition, you can decorate the candlestick with additional decor - beads, sequins, buttons or stones. You can paint the candlestick with acrylic paints. Do not use easily flammable materials, as they can catch fire when contacting a candle. 
To use, you can wait a couple of days,so that the crust is dried, but you can use such a candlestick and immediately. In the middle you need to insert a small candle, and set it on fire. And here is a simple and beautiful fragrant gift ready, mind you, such crafts you can make a lot of lemon, lime, grapefruit or pomelo. When you need a large candlestick, take a pomelo, when very small - use lime. In any case, there will be a unique citrus aroma in the house. You can also make wonderful compositions from a combination of such candlesticks, decorating them with spruce branches - then you get a whole Christmas composition. From the remains of the peel, what remains can be made Christmas-tree toys, pre-cut them according to the template. So, using an uncomplicated idea, you can make wonderful candlesticks for all occasions. Agree, this decor will suit every home for any holiday.
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