Dried orange garland

How to make it

1. 

   1

   Slice the oranges

   Grown-up step for tweens: slice oranges 1/4 in thick. Thin and even dries fastest.

2. 

   2

   Blot them

   Press slices between paper towels to soak up juice.

3. 

   3

   Bake them low

   Grown-up step: bake at 200°F for about 3 hours, flipping every hour.

4. 

   4

   Check for dry

   They're done when the centers look like stained glass and feel stiff.

5. 

   5

   String them

   Thread the needle with twine. Push it through each slice near the top.

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   6

   Add extras

   Tie on cinnamon sticks between slices. Hang it on removable hooks.