How to Make Bird Feeders from Pine Cones

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: First off

   Tie it sturdily, so that birds won't knock the pine cone off the string. , Try not to get any on the string, as then squirrels and other animals will chew on it, therefore breaking the string, ruining the feeder. , Remember though, it's only peanut butter and bird seed.
   
   You can always wash it off later. , If you want a more peanut butter than bird seed feeder, take a fist full of seed and sprinkle it over the pine cone.
   
   Not enough? Take another fistful and repeat! ,, can watch the birds flock to it. , P.S.
   
   You can make more than one on this recipe.
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   Step 2: make sure you have all the necessary pine cones

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   Step 3: and MAKE SURE that they are in good shape and won't break or chip easily

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   Step 4: as this will prove an inconvenience to birds trying to eat from it.

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   Step 5: Attach a piece of string

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   Step 6: not yarn as it unravels too easily

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   Step 7: to the pine cone's stem.

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   Step 8: Hold the pine cone over a bowl of peanut butter and slowly cover the pine cone with it.

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   Step 9: Place the feeder covered in peanut butter on a mat

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    Step 10: sheet of wax paper or anything you don't mind getting dirty.

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    Step 11: If you want a feeder that's covered in seeds

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    Step 12: pour some bird seed into a bowl and dunk the pine cone in it

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    Step 13: rolling it around thoroughly.

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    Step 14: Place it in the refrigerator for an hour at least to prevent the peanut butter from melting

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    Step 15: then take it out and place it somewhere out of the sun for three days.

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    Step 16: Hang it up on a branch

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    Step 17: preferably near a window so kids

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    Step 18: (Or you!)

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    Step 19: Enjoy!

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