How long do orange clove pomanders last?

Your finished pomander balls will only stay fresh for 3-4 days in a bowl at room temperature. You can extend their life by refrigerating them at night. After a few days, however, you will probably begin to see mold.

How do you make an orange pomander ball?

How to make a Christmas pomander

1. Criss-cross a ribbon round your orange and tie in a bow.
2. Use an old biro or a toothpick to make a hole in your orange, then push in a clove. Then stud cloves all the way round.
3. Carry on pushing in cloves until your whole orange is covered.

What is a clove studded Orange pomander ball?

Make these amazing smelling orange pomander balls with your kids for a fun winter day activity. What is a clove studded orange? A pomander ball, from French pomme d’ambre, or, apple of amber, is a fancy term for an orange decorated with cloves that make your home smell amazing for the holidays.

How do you make a pomander ball out of oranges?

1 or 2 boxes whole cloves (depends on size of orange) Pin or needle (optional, to prepare holes for cloves) Wash orange and dry. If desired, mark a pattern for the cloves on the orange skin with a pen or narrow pointed tool. Start at the stem end and add row after row of whole cloves.

What can you do with a pomander ball?

Pomander balls are a fancy term for oranges decorated with cloves that make your home smell amazing for the holidays. DIY pomander balls can be hung as ornaments, used in garlands, or arranged as a part of a festive holiday centerpiece.

What do you call an orange decorated with cloves?

A pomander ball, from French pomme d’ambre, or, apple of amber, is a fancy term for an orange decorated with cloves that make your home smell amazing for the holidays. DIY pomander balls can be hung as ornaments, used in garlands, or arranged as a part of a festive holiday centerpiece