How to Make Orange Pomander Balls

oranges with cloves in them surrounded by pine needles and other materials for handmade christmas decor

How to Make Orange Pomander Balls

Orange pomander balls are a traditional and all-natural DIY Christmas decoration! They give off a light citrusy and spicy scent that's sure to add to the coziness of any space in your home.

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Yield pomander

Equipment

Pen or permanent marker
Darning needle
Tea towel or paper towel
Optional: ribbon and hot glue or pins

Ingredients

Oranges
Whole cloves

Instructions

Using a permanent marker or a pen, mark your design on the skin of your orange.
Poke holes on the dots you drew with a darning needle or use your pen to do so.
Take your tea towel or paper towel and gently pat the orange dry.
Very gently push whole cloves into each hole.
Look at your orange pomander. If needed, gently poke more holes to fill in any spaces. See notes for tips!
Optional: Use ribbon to make your orange pomander into an ornament. Use hot glue or pins to secure the ribbon in place on your orange.

Notes

If using pins on ornament style pomanders, hang them up high away from little hands! Safety first!

To accentuate lines, poke more holes closer together to define it this style. Revise after you finish to perfect your orange pomander!

Once dried, these can last for years to come! Store it in an air tight container for next year or you can either hang it or place it in a paper bag in your closet year round.

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