POMANDER
The first pomanders were made from gold or silver. They were shaped like balls and hung by a cord from the waist. They were filled with sweet smelling herbs and spices, and used as perfume. They were also thought to keep one from getting sick. Today, pomanders are made from fresh fruits and are hung in a closet to scent clothes and keep moths away.
Materials
Firm, fresh oranges or lemons
Whole dried cloves
Toothpick or thumb-tack with a large plastic head
Nylon net
Ribbon or pretty yarn
Directions:
Use a thumbtack with a large plastic head or a tooth-pick to poke holes in
the orange skin, inserting a whole clove into each hole. You can randomly
place the whole cloves in the orange, as close together as you can, or you
can make a very neat vertical or horizontal pattern. If you want to add a
richer, spicier scent, roll the finished pomander in a mixture of cinnamon,
allspice, and nutmeg. Now, set the pomander aside to dry for several weeks.
It will shrink and get hard (as the orange gets dehydrated). Wrap it in a
square of nylon net and tie the ends with the ribbon. It's ready to hang
in a closed or kitchen, or give as a gift.