Cleaning Pine Cones-Crafts

irishcatnipgirl · #1 Oct 19, 2009, 05:24 AM

Anyone know how to make sure pine cones are clean for a wedding reception centerpiece???

tickle · Oct 19, 2009, 05:51 AM

You rinse them off and let them dry on paper towels. How dirty can they be if you know where you gathered them ?

tick

irishcatnipgirl · Oct 19, 2009, 07:19 AM

Just wondering if they'd have bugs in them that would crawl out onto the tables! LOL

Just Dahlia · Oct 19, 2009, 08:59 AM

Maybe for the bug issue, you could bake them low 200' for a time, so if there are any bugs, they would be dead and unable to crawl.

tickle · Oct 19, 2009, 10:02 AM

I have never seen bugs in pine cones. I think the pine syrup keeps them away.

tick

irishcatnipgirl · Oct 19, 2009, 11:26 AM

Thank you all so much for your answers. I did find some info on the Internet as well. Thanks!!!

unluckynut · Oct 22, 2009, 09:44 PM

you can soak them in bleach water, they will shrink up, but as they dry they open up again. I soaked them before when i made wreaths for the chruch. Its easier to put them on the wreath rings.

summer7 · Oct 23, 2009, 06:06 PM

I would soak them in soapy water with a small amount of bleach. Rinse thoroughly, then let them dry thoroughly and brush on some Mod Podge. This acts as a sealant and gives the cones some luster and enhances the color of the cone. You can find Mod Podge in any craft store.

I would choose the high gloss but there is a mat one also. When first brushed on, it will appear milky but dries clear. Click below to check out what Mod Podge is.

Click Here: Mod Podge, Glue & Decoupage Products from Plaid Enterprises

Now go have some fun!

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unluckynut · Oct 27, 2009, 06:11 PM

instead of brushing on stuff, i used spary sealer. its alot faster, easier. there is hi,semi,and matte glosss to choose from.



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