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How To Make A Dried Orange Slice Garland

by Janet Clark at Home

Using dried orange slices for Christmas decor has become very trendy the last few years, but the idea has been around for a long time. I made them and incorporated them into my Christmas garland over 20 years ago. It is a timeless, classic look. This year I wanted to recreate the look, so I am going to share how to make a dried orange slice garland.

A dried orange slice Christmas Garland DIY

Before I got started decorating my garland, I did a little shelf rearranging. I also decided to finally switch out my outlet and switch covers to white. Oh, and I also re-caulked my kitchen counters. Below is last years shelves. I am really liking the change! You can see more of last years Christmas Kitchen here.

A red and white kitchen decorated for Christmas

I started with a simple faux greenery garland from At Home Stores. Command hooks and floral wire were used to hang it from the shelf. My plan was to add dried orange slices, so I needed to make some.

a simple greenery garland

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How To Make Dried Orange Slices

There are tons of tutorials for drying orange slices, I will just highlight what worked for me.

how to slice oranges with a mandoline

Use naval oranges with a thick heavily textured skin.

Slice 1/8 inch thick. I used a mandoline slicer. The one I used is no longer available, but this mandoline slicer is similar.

how to dry orange slices using a cooling

Place on a cooling rack over a cookie sheet covered with parchment paper. I also dabbed the slices with a paper towel to remove extra juice and speed the drying process.

Bake at 200 degrees for 2 1/2 hours, turning over once. I left mine just a little soft to make sure they kept this beautiful color. I think they will continue to air dry. The longer they bake, the browner they will get.

preparing dried orange slices for hanging

Let the slices cool and thread floral wire through the top for hanging.

Decorating A Dried Orange Slice Garland

adding faux berries to Christmas garland

First I added a few faux berry stems. I’ve had these for years and I am always on the look out for similar ones.

dried orange slices and berries on garland

Next I attached the dried orange slices.

A DIY Christmas garland with dried orange slices

And the final touch that I feel really makes this garland, little bunches of baby’s breath tucked in the greenery.

a velvet ribbon bow

A simple velvet bow with ribbon from Hobby Lobby completes the look. I like to use floral wire to attach the bow to the garland.

A DIY dried orange slice Christmas garland
A DIY dried orange slice Christmas garland

I am so happy with how this turned out! A few more places in the kitchen will be getting the dried orange slice and baby’s breath treatment. I hope you enjoyed seeing how to make a dried orange slice Christmas Garland.

dried orange slice garland on a shelf with red and white dishes

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How to make a Christmas Garland With Dried Orange Slices

Thanks for stopping by,

Janet

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  1. cyndi

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    Love the addition of berries and baby’s breath!

    • Janet Clark at Home

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      Thanks Cyndi! I really enjoyed putting this together.

  2. Blanca Martinez

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    Absolutely beautiful!

    • Janet Clark at Home

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      Thank you so much!

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