Glittery Pinecones 101

Cap'n's Log--CME 21 November Year of our Lord 1713

After two days in a row, row, row your boat of craft fails (failies) the crew of the Ebony Oyster took leave to craft something that was easy, satisfying and with virtually no chance of failure:

Back on course, of course! Huzzah!

What you'll need:

-pinecones (if freshly gathered, dry them out completely overnight or in a very low oven)

-clear glue

-small paint dish 

-loose glitter (Any color of your choice. Gold always being our first choice naturally.)

-bamboo skewer, pencil or similar to 

 stir the pinecone in the glue

-wax paper to protect your craft area and to allow the pinecones to dry on a surface without sticking

-wipes or a damp towel for messes

-(optional) string, yarn, etc. to hang the pinecone.

To make: Pour some glue into a small paint dish. Toss the pinecone one at a time into the dish and swirl the dish until the pinecone is evenly coated with glue. You may need to add more glue.

Set the pinecone on a piece of wax paper and decorate all around with loose glitter. Use a skewer or similar to help turn it. 

Set the pinecone aside to dry on another piece of wax paper. 

You'll need to allow the pinecones to dry  thoroughly overnight.

(Optional) If desired, tie a piece of yarn, ribbon, string or fishing line to the top of the pinecone to hang it on a Christmas tree, in a window, from the ceiling, etc. 

Craft tip: if you use green loose glitter your pinecones will instantly become mini Christmas trees that you can decorate as desired!


Cost: Very inexpensive. You can find glitter at Dollar Tree.





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