How to Make the Perfect Autumn Pinecone Garland with Just Four Supplies

Fall is in the air!! Time to create autumn inspired art. This pinecone garland is the perfect project for young artists—and their adult helpers. Collecting the pinecones is a fun activity for youngsters.

Gather these 4 supplies to make the pinecone garland:

• Pinecones
• Acrylic paints—fall colors of your choice like reds, oranges, purples, greens, yellows, golds,
• Twine, yarn, or narrow ribbon
• Hot glue

Let’s make the garland:

1. Gather the pinecones. First, you’ll want to “de-bug” them. Here you have a couple options. You can bake them at 200°F for half an hour. Or, freeze them overnight in a Ziploc bag. Next, use an old toothbrush or stiff bristled paint brush to brush away any dirt or debris.
2. Now the fun begins!! Select your paint colors, and have at it! This is your garland, so you can determine how much coverage you want on the pinecones. I didn’t aim for 100% coverage. I like the look of the natural cone peeking through.
3. Set the painted pinecones aside to dry thoroughly.
4. The last step is to hot glue the twine to the top of the pinecones. I left six inches between cones, but the spacing is your decision.

Here’s three options for displaying your garland.

Have fun finding your own ways to display your garland.