How to Make a Pine Cone Center Piece

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Select a silver platter that is at least 6-inches long.

   You will need a minimum of 4 pine cones but you can use more to make this project.
   
   You can use the extra pine cones to decorate your home, if desired. ,,,,,,,,, You may find a bit of dust falling out of the pine cones but that's okay. , Be sure to do this in a well ventilated area such as the outdoors. ,, Make it look voluminous. , Use the ribbons to decorate the silver plate too, if desired. , Make it look natural.
   
   Put some glitter on a cloth,and wipe your table down with it if you're not using a tablecloth.
   
   Then,put some more glitter on another cloth, and dry your table with it.
   
   When finished your table will look like an old-fashioned Christmas center piece.
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   Step 2: Collect some pine cones.

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   Step 3: Purchase paints in the following colors: midnight blue

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   Step 4: plum purple or cocoa gold spray

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   Step 5: depending on your wall color.

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   Step 6: Purchase some glitter at the craft store.

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   Step 7: Purchase some string in the following colors: white

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   Step 8: peach.

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   Step 9: Purchase ribbon to in coordinating colors.

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    Step 10: Sort the pine cones into rough ones and soft ones.

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    Step 11: Dip the rough pine cones in cold water with a dash of salt.It will keep them rough and well preserved.

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    Step 12: Dip the soft pine cones in bleach

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    Step 13: or for the pioneer alternative

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    Step 14: dip the pine cones in sugar

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    Step 15: water and ginger.

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    Step 16: When using either method

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    Step 17: remove the pine cones after letting them soak for 5 to 10 minutes.

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    Step 18: Place the pine cones on a soft cloth to dry.

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    Step 19: Spray all your pine cones using your choice of paint color.

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    Step 20: Place the painted pine cones on a plate.

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    Step 21: Wrap the string around the base of the pine cones.

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    Step 22: Tie the ribbons around the pine cones in a decorative manner.

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    Step 23: Sprinkle the glitter over everything.

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