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DIY Orange and Clove Pomanders
Vintage Holiday Orange & Clove Pomanders
Ingredients
  • Citrus fruit (oranges, lemons, etc.)
  • 2 cups whole cloves
  • 1 cup arrowroot powder
  • Wooden skewer or knitting needle
  • Clean paintbrush
  • Optional: Ribbon; hot glue
Instructions
  1. Gently wash fruit and pat dry.

  2. If creating a design, use a pencil to lightly draw lines on the skin of the fruit.

  3. To insert cloves, use skewer or knitting needle to poke small hole beforeinserting cloves.

  4. When design is finished, carefully roll fruit in orris or arrowroot powder. Lightly shake fruit to remove excess powder. Use clean paintbrush to carefully brush away any lingering powder.

  5. If desired, use hot glue gun to affix ribbon to open area of fruit to hang; tieknot or bow.

Recipe Notes

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