Beautiful Scented Pinecones

Add color to these and they are just striking. You will see what I mean. Let's get started.

Here is what you need:

• Pinecones of your choice

• Parafin Wax (you can get this at the grocery store - One box goes a long ways)

• Old Crayons (if you plan to add some color)

• Coffe Can (or something to melt the wax in)

• Pan or Kettle that will fit the coffe can

• Tongs (I bought these at the dollar store just for dipping)

• Wax or Parchment Paper - To lay dipped pinecones on

• Scented Oils - Optional - Get these at a craft store

• Glitter - Optional

Put parafin wax in the coffee can. It will melt faster if you cut it up into smaller chunks.

Set coffee can full of wax into your simmering water. Let Melt.

scented pinecones, now is the time to add the fragrance of your choice.

Want color? Throw in some broken crayons in the color of your choice. Let melt.

Using tongs, dip and roll a pinecone in the wax. Let excess wax drip off. Set on wax paper to dry.

Note: If you want the color to be mainly on the tips of the pinecones, keep the wax hotter (a little warmer than the 'low' setting on the stove), and dip about 3 times. You will need to experiment with the temperature.

For solid color, keep the setting on the stove at 'warm'. You will only need to dip once.

Optional: Sprinkle glitter on the ends while still warm.

Scented pinecones are beautiful bunched together in a basket as a centerpiece, or tie a ribbon on the top with a small bell and hang them on the Christmas tree. I keep mine out year round. I love the little added sheen the wax gives them. Use your imangination. They are too pretty not to keep out where people can see them on a daily basis.

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