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    The document provides instructions for making an orange pomander, which is an orange studded with cloves that is used to repel moths. The instructions are: [1] Pierce an orange with toothpicks and insert cloves all over the surface until fully covered; [2] Mix orris root and cinnamon powders and roll the clove-studded orange in the mixture to coat; [3] Allow the coated orange to dry for about two weeks wrapped in tissue; [4] Once dry, tie a ribbon around the finished pomander and hang it to repel moths.

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    The document provides instructions for making an orange pomander, which is an orange studded with cloves that is used to repel moths. The instructions are: [1] Pierce an orange with toothpicks and insert cloves all over the surface until fully covered; [2] Mix orris root and cinnamon powders and roll the clove-studded orange in the mixture to coat; [3] Allow the coated orange to dry for about two weeks wrapped in tissue; [4] Once dry, tie a ribbon around the finished pomander and hang it to repel moths.

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    The document provides instructions for making an orange pomander, which is an orange studded with cloves that is used to repel moths. The instructions are: [1] Pierce an orange with toothpicks and insert cloves all over the surface until fully covered; [2] Mix orris root and cinnamon powders and roll the clove-studded orange in the mixture to coat; [3] Allow the coated orange to dry for about two weeks wrapped in tissue; [4] Once dry, tie a ribbon around the finished pomander and hang it to repel moths.

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    Orange Pomander

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    Powerhouse Museum
    The document provides instructions for making an orange pomander, which is an orange studded with cloves that is used to repel moths. The instructions are: [1] Pierce an orange with toothpicks and insert cloves all over the surface until fully covered; [2] Mix orris root and cinnamon powders and roll the clove-studded orange in the mixture to coat; [3] Allow the coated orange to dry for about two weeks wrapped in tissue; [4] Once dry, tie a ribbon around the finished pomander and hang it to repel moths.

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    Orange pomander

    Starting at the stem end, use a toothpick to pierce the skin of the orange and push a clove into the fruit.

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    1. Make and do activity steps 1 - 6 Visit http://play.powerhousemuseum.com to download any missing elements.

    Continue to stud the orange with cloves, placing them very close together, until the surface of the fruit is completely covered. Mix one tablespoon of orris root and one tablespoon cinnamon powder. Roll the orange in the mixture, pressing in the powder so it is well covered.

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    Wrap the orange in tissue and put it in a dark, dry cupboard. Check every few days to make sure its dry, and re-wrap if necessary. After about two weeks, unwrap your hard, dry pomander and tie a coloured ribbon around it. (Or you could put the pomander into a small net bag.)

    Things you need:

    a ripe, thin skinned orange (or other citrus fruit) tissue paper toothpicks cloves orris root powder and cinnamon powder scissors bowl coloured ribbon

    Hang your nished orange pomander in your wardrobe to keep the moths away!

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