# Orange Peel Wicks The DIY Satsuma Candle is an Eco-Friendly Alternative to Traditional Tapers By Meghan Young | Published 2012-01-24 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-satsuma-candle References: [refinery29](http://www.refinery29.com/diy-candle-satsuma-orange) & [honestlywtf](http://honestlywtf.com/diy/diy-satsuma-candle/) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-solids-1). Conceived by a friend of HonestlyWTF blogger Erica, the DIY Satsuma Candle is a great [table decor option](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dolce-far-niente-candle) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adlan-fragrances) 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Orange Peel Waste-Made Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apeel.md) - [Orange Blossom-Inspired Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orange-blossom.md) - [DIY Candle Refill Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candle-refill-kit.md) - [DIY Soy Candle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-soy-candle.md) - [Clean Hand-Poured Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/california-incline.md) - [Succulent Terrarium Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/succulent-terrarium-candle.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Candle Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-candle-lamps.md) - [Soda-Inspired Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olipop-orange-cream-candle.md) - [Food-Inspired Novelty Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-savage.md)