Easy Flocked Pinecone Wreath
All you need for this easy wreath craft is …
- Cardboard or other working surface that can handle overspray
- Approximately 20 Eastern White Pine Cones (or other cones of your choice to cover entire frame)
- 1 wire wreath frame (I used a 14 inch wire wreath frame)
- A hot glue gun
- Hot glue gun sticks (I used 5 sticks)
- Ribbon for bow and hanging if desired
- Wreath door hanger if hanging on a door
- Snow spray (I used Santa Snow Spray), flocking spray, gold, white, or silver spray paint,
Directions…
Set up cardboard, newspaper, or other type of working surface that won’t be damaged by excess hot glue, spray paint, or flocking spray.
Place wire wreath ring flat side down
Plug in your glue gun if you haven’t done so
Dry fit the pine cones along the wreath until you are happy with the design
Glue the pine cones one at a time to the frame by lifting the cone off the frame and applying glue to any surface of the cone that will come in contact with the wire frame. Gently push and hold each cone, as you apply it to the frame, until the glue begins to cool and harden to the frame.
When all the cones have been applied to the frame, list the frame vertically. If any cones are not firmly attached to the frame, add more glue and push until set.
Note: you may need to flip the wreath onto the other side so you can apply glue from the underside of the frame for firm adhesion.
Let the glue dry in place for at least 15 minutes.
Thoroughly spray the wreath with the snow spray or spray paint until full coverage is achieved. This may require you to move around the wreath so any bare spots can be observed. Allow to dry thoroughly. Drying time is dependent on the materials used and the air temperature. If doing this project outside, the air temperature should be a minimum of 60 degrees to ensure correct application and complete drying. If time allows, leave to set overnight.
Lift the wreath vertically and spot spray any areas missed. You may wish to flip the wreath over and apply the snow spray or spray paint to the back side for full coverage. This is typically not necessary if the wreath will be used for decoration on a solid door, but may be recommended if it will be hung on a glass door or other application.
When the wreath is coated as desired and completely dry, apply the hanger/ribbon and hang.
Enjoy!!!
Note: make sure to store this wreath in the appropriate box or hang to store. It is fragile.
