How Do You Make Christmas Ornaments From Pine Cones?
Was there ever a more perfect design for a Christmas tree ornament than that of the pine cone? It’s shape adapts to so many creative projects, and it has the ideal texture for glue, paint and glitter to stick to. What can you do with a pine cone? Here are just a few ideas. Step 1 Roll a clean pine cone in white glue, and then in glitter. The glitter will adhere to the glue along the edges, giving the cone a frosty look. Step 2 Spray paint the entire cone gold or silver. Spread newspaper over the work surface to keep the mess to a minimum. Step 3 Spray paint a pine cone white. When it dries, roll it in white glue and then glitter. This cone has a snowy look. Step 4 Glue beads between the open scales. A dab of white glue or a hot glue gun will hold the beads in place. Step 5 Wrap metallic wire garland around a cone. Tuck the garland between the scales so that the stars just peek out. Step 6 Make a cloth turban by wrapping and tucking a strip of fancy cloth around the top portion of a con
