Orange Peel Wicks

The DIY Satsuma Candle is an Eco-Friendly Alternative to Traditional Tapers

It's hard to believe that an orange peel is at all flammable, but the DIY Satsuma Candle shows that it can be. This unique project transforms this unlikely material into a practical and eco-friendly light source.

Conceived by a friend of HonestlyWTF blogger Erica, the DIY Satsuma Candle is a great table decor option for intimate dinner parties. It so happens that is how Erica was introduced to these amazing candles. A simple creation, all that is needed to make this fruity candle is a satsuma orange, olive or vegetable oil, a serrated knife, a spoon and matches. Surprisingly, no wax or wick is required.

According to Erica, the DIY Satsuma Candle will stay lit for at least a couple of hours depending on how long the orange's pith is.

Eco-friendly DIY Candle
Opportunity to disrupt the traditional candle industry by offering eco-friendly alternatives made from unconventional materials.
Table Decor Innovation
Creating innovative and unique table decor options for intimate dinner parties and events.
No Wax, No Wick Candles
Disrupting the traditional candle-making process by eliminating the need for wax and wicks.

Industries Being Reshaped

Eco-friendly Home Decor
Providing sustainable and environmentally-friendly home decor products and alternatives to traditional candles.
Event Planning
Offering innovative table decor ideas and products for events, weddings, and dinner parties.
Candle Manufacturing
Exploring new manufacturing methods to create candles without wax or wicks, providing alternative options for consumers.
SCORE
5.8 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 77%
Activity 90%
Freshness 8%

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