What is the best kind of pinecones for crafts?
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Use pinecones from the trees that produced the batch that turned out fine.
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Loo for pinecones that are very open,dry and woody. Don't get any that are still closed or nearly closed. I've never baked the cones I collect and haven't ever had any bug problems. Now, acorns?? THOSE you want to bake!
i soaked mine in a bucket wit's warm water and vineagar. About two to three cups of vinegar in bucket then fill with warm water. Soak for several hours then lay out in sun or on a towel in garage in bad weather to dry. It's gross what came out in the bucket lol! Worked great on both kinds of pine cones I used.
I just let mine dry out and fine for years. Never any bugs. Use different types, depending on the craft.
You can also soak in bleach and water too.