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Today we will show you How to make a pinecone wreath (Similar to this one) without the use of any glue or wire.
After spending half a day making three of these beauties, we’ll be the first to admit it, we’re a little obsessed with making pine cone wreaths. And if DIY isn’t your thing, we’ve got it covered Beautiful pine cone wreaths to buy As well!
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How to make a pinecone wreath on a wire frame
For this easy DIY pinecone wreath, we used fallen pinecones from eastern white pine trees that grow throughout North America as far south as Newfoundland and Georgia.
Used them to make this Painted pinecone Christmas ornaments Last year, they were our favorite type of pine cone to craft.
If you want to make your own eastern white pine cone wreath, you can Check out our Etsy shop Where we sell these different types of pinecones along with other varieties.
This entire wreath is super easy to make with just three supplies: a wire wreath form, a bag of water, and pinecones. That’s it! No need for fumbling with a messy hot glue gun or floral wire.
Materials needed for this DIY pinecone wreath:
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How to make a pine cone wreath (without any wire or glue):
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Preparing the Pinecones
The first step is to make sure your pinecones are clean. If you are purchasing pinecones from our Etsy shop, the pinecones are ready and you can quickly start your wreath.
However, if you forage your own pine cones, you will need to clean and roast them first. Check out our simple and natural technique for Clear the pinecones here.
After the pinecones are cleaned and roasted, soak them in a bag of water for 30 minutes. Make sure they are completely submerged in water. You will quickly notice that the pinecones will begin to close making them easier to work with.
Sort the pinecones by size:
- Largest pinecones for the outer ring
- Medium sized pinecones for the center ring
- Small pinecones for the inner ring
Making a pine cone wreath
The next step is to arrange the closed pine cones on your wire wreath form.
Starting with the outer ring and the largest pinecone, insert the bottom of the pinecone between the two outer wires. Push the pine cone onto the pinecone about a 3 or 4th scale and pull it back slightly to lock it in place. As the pinecone dries and opens, the scales will wrap around the wire to hold themselves in place.
Continue adding more pinecones to the wire frame, working one section at a time.
Position the outer and center pinecones so that they face outwards and then position the pinecones on the inner ring to face straight up. Use small and medium pinecones for the inner concentric circle.
When you get near the end of the section, squeeze the pinecones as far as possible and wedge another pinecone inside.
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Continue all the way around the wire wreath form.
Beautiful dried pine cone wreath
Keep the garland aside and let it dry completely for 2-3 days. As they dry, the pinecones will naturally open and wedge themselves into a wire form. If possible, place the wreath in a dry and sunny location to speed up the time it takes to dry completely.
If you plan to hang this fall wreath outside where it will be exposed to rain and wet weather, we suggest spraying it. Water resistant sealer.
And there you go! We hope you enjoyed this easy tutorial on how to make a beautiful wreath with pine cones in just a few easy steps.
Display and styling ideas
The best part is that you can decorate your beautiful garland with simple decorations. Use some twine or red ribbon to add a festive touch to your holiday decor. you can see How we added red field cardinals and berries For this necklace.
Or paint the tips of the pinecones with white paint or the whole wreath with some white spray paint, which is a great way to give some of your Christmas decorations a frosty look. We also painted this same wreath with blue spray paint for a fresh variation.
Instead of hanging your pinecone wreath on a door or wall, you can place it as a table centerpiece in the dining room. Place a vase of festive flowers in the center for a grand display!
What to do with leftover pine cones
We have a great catalog from jewelry, flowers to gifts and decor Over 50 pinecone crafts to make! These nature-made gems are so inspiring that we are yet to run out of ideas to craft with them. We also use small Our pine cone succulent craft kits.
More DIY wreaths using natural elements and materials
If you enjoyed this project, be sure to check out our collection 60 fun craft ideas for adults! And if crafting with nature is your jam, you’ll love these handmade wreath ideas:
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How to Make a Pinecone Wreath (Without Wire or Glue)
Make a beautiful, natural pinecone wreath without using any glue or wire by following this easy tutorial.
- Form wire beads 14″ diameter
- Eastern white pinecones Around 150-175
- A large bowl or bowl full of water
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Clean and bake the pinecones.
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Soak the pinecones in a bag of water for 30 minutes. The pinecones will close and be easier to work with.
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Sort pinecones by size. Use smaller pinecones for the inner ring and larger pinecones for the outer two rings.
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Insert the bottom of a large pinecone between the two outer wires. Push the pinecone onto the pinecone at about the 3rd or 4th scale and pull it back slightly to lock it in place.
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Continue adding more pinecones to the wire frame, working one section at a time.
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When you get near the end of the section, squeeze the pinecones as far as possible and wedge another pinecone inside.
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Continue all the way around the wire wreath form.
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Leave the nest to dry completely, the pinecones will open naturally in a few days.
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