Pine cone crafts are perfect for fall ... This can take hours to several days. Some people prefer washing because it removes (rather than melts on) the sap. I’ll leave it up to you!

This pine cone craft looks great on a mantel or side table ... so I wanted to note some variations that people have tried that I think are kind of fun and useful: Get the printable how to card ...

The pine cones will then close up in the water. 3. Shake off the excess and pop them in the oven to bake for approximately 90 minutes, but keep checking on them to make sure they don’t burn.