Orange & Clove Balls

 Christmas Ideas

Orange & Clove balls make natural air fresheners giving a beautiful citrus and spice smell that warms the room and look really festive when grouped together and placed in a decorative bowl or you can use them as decorations for your Christmas tree.

To make balls, you will need:
Oranges – choose thin skinned oranges if possible
Toothpick or pin to ease the cloves into the orange
Whole cloves
Ribbon to decorate  (optional)

Directions
Simply stick a clove directly into an orange. Use a toothpick or pin to make the first punctures so that the cloves are easier to insert.
For a more intense scent you can roll the finished ball in spices.

Mix together

2 tablespoons cinnamon powder
1 tablespoon ground allspice
1 tablespoon ground nutmeg

Roll the ball evenly over the spice, you can either display in a bowl or set aside for a couple of weeks in a cool place to dry out if you plan on use them in wardrobes or cupboards etc.

Top Tip
Place a rubber band around the middle the orange, this will give you a guide for your first circle of cloves.