Pinecone Wreath Tutorial

Hello Sweet Friends,

I’m really excited about the craft project I’m sharing with you today…. a pinecone wreath. But not just any pinecone wreath. This wreath was made WITHOUT the use of messy hot glue or wire. Yes, that is CORRECT. Can you believe it?

I remember making a pinecone wreath (or at least trying) many years ago using a combination of hot glue and wire to attach the pinecones to the wire wreath form. I no longer have the wreath but I still REMEMBER what a challenge it was to create. So when I heard of a new way to create one, I just HAD to try it! And I’ll never go back to the old method. If you want to learn the SECRET, then follow along and I’ll show you how.

Supply list

• pinecones (LOTS of them) I used approximately 150
• 14” wire wreath form from Dollar Tree
• large tub of water
• drop cloth
• ribbon, optional
• gloves, optional

I’ll begin this post by saying that if you use foraged pinecones from outside, they should be baked at 250° for 30-45 minutes. Doing this gets rid of bugs and sap.

You will more that likely have to do this entire project outside. Find a level spot and fill up a large tub or small pool with water. Add the pine cones and soak them for thirty minutes or until they start to close up.

I was pleasantly surprised at how quickly the pine cones closed up. Once they are closed, remove them from the water and sort (as much as you are able) into three different sizes. This is where the drop cloth will come in handy. The water that drains out of the pine cones is a little dark and might stain whatever surface you are working on.

Begin placing the pinecones between the wires of the wreath form, working a section at a time. Put the smaller cones in the center of the wreath, medium size cones in the middle row, and the largest cones on the outer row. Wedge the pine cones as close together as possible.

Once all of the pinecones have been added to the wreath, it will have to dry for 48 hours.
I left my wreath outside the first night, but there was rain in the forecast for the second night, so I brought it inside to finish drying.
When the pine cones are dry, they will be “locked” into place, thus eliminating the need for wire or glue.

Can you believe the difference once the pine cones have dried? I can hardly believe it!
At this point, a bow may be added if desired. To keep with the natural theme, I used a burlap ribbon on my wreath.

I am so PLEASED with how this wreath turned out! I might change out the ribbon to a red velvet bow for Christmas, but I think it looks PERFECT right now with the burlap bow. What do you think?

I hope I’ve inspired you to try this method of creating a pine cone wreath.
Until next time……

Happy Crafting!

Pamela