Time to Decorate With Craft Pine Cones
Craft pine cones give you a great starting point for wreaths, garlands, and other types of home decor. Pine cones come in a variety of sizes and shapes to fit any type of project. Find a set of affordable craft pine cones on eBay.
What styles of affordable craft pine cones are available on eBay?
Some of the styles that you can choose for your home decorating project are:
- Red pine: Red pine cones have a tapered shape, a medium brown color, and whitish tips.
- Ponderosa pine: Ponderosa pine cones are golden brown with an oval shape.
- Spruce pine: Spruce pine cones are darker brown with a long, thin shape.
- White spruce: White spruce pine cones are light golden brown.
- Alder: Alder pine cones are smaller than other types and have a reddish-brown color.
Essentials to look for in craft pine cones on eBay
Before you choose new or used craft pine cones for your project, some essentials to consider are:
- Accents: Craft pine cones may have glitter, paint, and other accents added.
- Coatings: Natural craft pine cones may be coated with a protective substance that adds a matte or shiny sheen. Scent sprays may be used on pine cones.
- Condition: Natural pine cones may have insects and debris inside the cone. Check the condition of the scales as well as the presence of sap.
- Count: Choose a quantity of craft pine cones that allows for extras for your projects.
- Baking: Natural pine cones may be baked to remove sap, and it may change the color slightly.
How do you find the right craft pine cones for your project?
When you are starting a project, consider some characteristics of pine cones that will affect how your finished project looks.
- Material: Pine cones are available in synthetic and natural forms. Synthetic pine cones may last longer. Natural pine cones have a more organic appearance and texture.
- Circumference: Consider the circumference of the pine cones you choose. You will need fewer pine cones if you choose a large circumference.
- Height: If you are mounting craft pine cones vertically on the base of the cone, you should consider their height.
- Color: Consider the other materials that you are using when choosing craft pine cones for your projects. You may want a strong contrast or a more subtle appearance to the final project.
- Budget: You can find pine cones for every budget.