Bleached and Sandy Pine Cones
3 Materials
$7.00
40 Minutes
Easy
Wanting a lighter look to our pine cones to go with our lighter farmhouse style I decided to try bleaching them.
Bleach is one substance I don't like to work with. I've bleached too many clothes, rugs, and hair with horrible results. :(
So, bleaching with care was important on my list.
Bleach is one substance I don't like to work with. I've bleached too many clothes, rugs, and hair with horrible results. :(
So, bleaching with care was important on my list.
We live around pine cones so after a short walk, I had a large bag full.
Then add the second bucket on top. Use something to light weigh down the bucket so the pine cones are in the solution. Let sit for 24 hours in a safe area. Then carefully dispose of the bleach solution. Rinse the pine cones several times with water. During the last rinse, sprinkle baking soda over the pine cones and add more water. Swish the pine cones in the baking soda solution.
Now for the long process...leave the pine cones in an area where they can dry. Pine cones close up when wet and at a snail's pace open back up as they dry. But when they open, wow! Store bought pine cones may have scents or preservatives. Those may keep the bleach from giving the pine cones a lighter look.
For a beachy look, I added vase filler sand to some of the bleached pine cones. Using a spray glue and then rolling the cones in the sand.
I love the soft look of the bleached pine cones and those that I added sand too. The sandy cones are for displaying only. They can be messy. But the bleached pine cones will be perfect for decorating around the house and on gifts.
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Sharing the bleached pine cones that were in 100% bleach for 24 hours AFTER they dried for 2 weeks. The yellow has lightened to a beautiful creamy color. These just may now be my favorite! :)
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Love, love, love the fresh, new idea of sand tips! Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you so much! Hugs!
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Oh my goodness! I love this idea! My grands will be so happy I’ve found something different to do! And you are just lovely! Love your enthusiasm!
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