How To Make an Orange Peel Wreath

For a fun and unique craft, let’s learn How To Make an Orange Peel Wreath. Using fresh orange peel and wire you can make a fragrant accessory of your home, to make as a gift or even an ornament.

This tutorial could NOT be EASIER.

With just a couple of components, you can make as many as you want.

I used Cava Cava oranges because that’s what I had today. But I have also used naval oranges in the past.

Using a paring knife, carefully cut the peeling off of your orange.

For the best success, use 20 gauge craft wire. It bends and twists easily. For the size of wreath that I made, I cut the wire to 16 inches in length.

Tear or cut the peeling into 1 inch pieces-or to the size of your preference. Then carefully slide each peel slice onto the wire.

I placed the orange peels on the wire in the same direction. But of course, you could place them on any way YOU like.

Once I had the amount of peel pieces that filled the wire, I pushed them close together. Then twisted the wire tightly together.

For a simple loop and bow, I used jute wine. You could use lace, ribbon, bakers twine, or whatever you like.

To attach the bow, I used a hot glue gun and hot glue.

I like to use these for Springtime decorating, because they remind me of my Grandma’s Orange cupcakes. But of course you could use them anytime of year.