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Dried Orange Garland: How to Dry Orange Slices + 6 Ideas That Sell
Six oranges make a 6 ft garland that costs about $4. Here is how to dry them, string them, and what to charge.
Get the cheat sheet ↓
How do you make a dried orange garland? Slice oranges ¼ inch thick, pat them dry, and bake at 200°F for 3 to 4 hours, flipping every hour. Then thread the slices onto jute twine with a large-eye needle, about 3 inches apart. Six oranges make about 50 slices, enough for a 6 ft garland.
About 4,400 people search for dried orange garland every month in the US, and 2,900 more search how to dry orange slices. Most of it happens in November and December. On Etsy, a 6 ft garland sells for about $15 to $22.
The method
How to dry orange slices
Low heat, thin slices, and patience. That is the secret.
1. Slice
Cut ¼ inch thick. A mandoline keeps them even.
2. Blot
Press both sides with a towel to pull out juice.
3. Dry
200°F for 3 to 4 hrs, flip every hour. Or a dehydrator at 135°F for 8 to 10 hrs.
4. Check
Done when dry to the touch and not sticky.
The ideas
6 dried orange garland ideas that sell
Start with the classic, then add spice and wood.
Classic Dried Orange Garland (the Starter)
Start here. Just orange slices on jute twine. It is simple, it smells great, and it looks good on any mantel.
Space the slices about 3 inches apart so the light shines through them.
What you need
- About 50 dried slices (6 oranges)
- 6 ft of jute twine, plus extra for loops
- A large-eye needle
- Scissors
How to make it
- Thread the needle with 7 ft of twine.
- Push the needle through each slice, near the top.
- Space them about 3 inches apart.
- Tie a loop at each end for hanging.
Tip: Go through the peel, not the middle. The middle is soft and tears.
Cinnamon & Star Anise Garland (the Best Seller)
Add little bundles of cinnamon sticks and a star anise between the slices. Now it smells like the holidays and looks like a shop item.
This is the one buyers ask for by name, so charge more for it.
What you need
- Dried orange slices
- Cinnamon sticks, 2 per bundle
- Whole star anise
- Jute twine
How to make it
- Tie 2 cinnamon sticks together with twine.
- Knot each bundle onto the garland between slices.
- Glue or tie a star anise every few slices.
- Repeat: slice, slice, cinnamon, slice, anise.
Tip: Buy cinnamon sticks and star anise by the pound. Grocery jars cost 4 times more.
Wood Bead Garland (the Farmhouse One)
Wood beads between the slices give it that clean, modern farmhouse look. It also hangs straighter.
Use 3 to 5 beads between each slice.
What you need
- Dried orange slices
- Natural wood beads, 16 to 20mm
- Jute twine
- Large-eye needle
How to make it
- Thread 4 beads onto the twine.
- Add a slice.
- Repeat until it is 6 ft long.
- Tie a loop at each end.
Tip: Big beads (16 to 20mm) look better and go faster than small ones.
Print the dried orange garland cheat sheet
The drying times, all 6 styles, and the cost and pricing math on one page. Stick it on your fridge.
Open the printable →
Single Slice Ornaments (the Quick Add-On)
Not everyone wants a whole garland. A single slice with a twine loop is a $2 impulse buy.
Sell them in a 6 pack and they fly off the table.
What you need
- Your best-looking slices
- Jute twine
- Large-eye needle
- Kraft tag for the 6 pack
How to make it
- Poke a hole near the top of the peel.
- Thread a 6-inch piece of twine through.
- Tie a knot to make a loop.
- Bundle 6 together with a tag.
Tip: Save your roundest, brightest slices for ornaments. Use the rest in garlands.
Gift Toppers (the Wrapping Upgrade)
Tie one slice and a cinnamon stick on top of a kraft-wrapped gift. It makes a $10 gift look like $30.
Sell them in a 6 pack for people who wrap a lot of presents.
What you need
- Dried orange slices
- Cinnamon sticks
- Jute twine
- Kraft tags
How to make it
- Cut a 12-inch piece of twine.
- Tie a slice and a cinnamon stick together.
- Add a kraft tag.
- Pack 6 in a box or bag.
Tip: Show them on wrapped gifts in your photo. People buy what they can picture.
Box It Up + How to Price It
Coil the garland into a kraft box with a tag, and it is a ready-to-give gift. That is how you sell it for more.
One 6 ft garland costs you about $4 to make. Here is what to charge.
What you need
- Kraft gift box
- Kraft tag with care notes
- Your garland, loosely coiled
- A little tissue
How to price it
- Classic garland: $18.
- Cinnamon & star anise: $22.
- Wood bead garland: $24.
- 6 pack ornaments or toppers: $12.
Tip: Write “keep dry, not for eating” on every tag. It looks pro and saves you questions.
Make it easy
Your orange garland game plan
Do it in this order and you can have 10 garlands ready in one weekend.
1. Slice
Cut a big batch, 30 oranges at once.
2. Dry
Fill every oven rack at 200°F.
3. String
Classic, cinnamon, and wood bead.
4. Sell
$18 to $24 a garland.
Good to know: Dry your slices in October. Stored in a sealed bin with a cup of rice, they keep for a year.
Keep going
What to read next
More things to make, gift, and sell.
Dry your first batch this weekend
Grab 6 oranges and a roll of twine. That is your first garland.
Get the mandoline →Updated October 9, 2026. This website contains affiliate links. Some products are gifted by the brand to test. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The content on this website was created with the help of AI.
This website contains affiliate links. Some products are gifted by the brand to test. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The content on this website was created with the help of AI.
