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How to Preserve Pinecones
How to Preserve Pinecones. Pine cones are readily available in the fall and a desirable item from nature to use in crafts and holiday decorations. Pine cones can be purchased from craft stores but are often preserved with chemicals or scented for the holiday season. Preserve your own pine cones, picked from your yard or neighborhood, with simple...
Pine cones are readily available in the fall and a desirable item from nature to use in crafts and holiday decorations. Pine cones can be purchased from craft stores but are often preserved with chemicals or scented for the holiday season. Preserve your own pine cones, picked from your yard or neighborhood, with simple supplies. Preserved pine cones can be used for months to come, and since they aren't exposed to chemicals, they are safe to use around children.
Things You'll Need
Bucket
1 tsp. mild hand dishwashing detergent
Old towels
Hair spray (optional)
Basket
Fill a bucket with 1 gallon cool water. Add 1 tsp. mild hand dishwashing detergent, and mix the soapy solution with your hands.
Place your pine cones in the bucket with the soapy solution. Allow the pine cones to soak for a few minutes to loosen sap and dirt.
Rinse the pine cones with cool water to remove loosened tree sap, dirt and the soap solution. Set the pine cones out on an old towel to air dry until completely dry.
Spray pine cones to be used for decorative crafts with hair spray to preserve and give the pine cones a little shine. Do not spray pine cones intended for use with homemade bird feeders.
Store the pine cones in a basket in a dry, cool place.
Tips & Warnings
Supervise small children and curious pets around pine cones as small pieces can break off, causing choking hazards.
