How to make a panel of cones ... in the form of succulents
panel of cones in a frame
Do you like succulents? If you love, then you probably know how expensive they can be. But interestingly, succulents are very similar to pine cones. The solution is simple, you can color the cones so that they look like succulents. As you see in the photo, the result is magnificent. You still need to find a frame and make beautiful panel of cones. You can arrange them as you like, let them protrude slightly beyond the frame. Between the cones, you can add a little dry moss, you get such a vertical garden of succulents.
Materials you will need:
- Decorative picture frame (35 x 43 cm)
- Pine cones: small, medium and large (65 in total)
- Spanish moss
- Acrylic paint for needlework: green in different shades, turquoise, light blue.
- Hot glue gun and glue sticks
- Flower scissors or hacksaw
- Tassels
How to make a panel of cones in the form of succulents
- Collect pine cones. Start collecting different types of pine cones. Embark on a pleasant walk in your area and find bumps that similar to succulents. Try to find some large samples, many medium-sized cones and many, many small ones.
- Trim the bumps. Cut a few large pine cones in half. This way you can use both top and bottom. (The bottom of pine cones also looks like succulents!)
- Then paint bumpsso that they look like succulents. (You can see the color photos of real succulents on Pinterest.) Use paint directly from the can no water added. Allow the bumps to dry, and then apply strokes of lighter shades to the ends.
- Paint frame. If the frame has glass, remove. Choose one of the colors of the paint for succulents and paint the frame. Paint the backing inside if it shines through pine cones and moss.
- Glue the bumps. First glue the largest bump to the substrate inside the frame. Then add medium sized bumps and glue. Fill in the gaps little bumps. Then add another big bump to the frame and continue in the same vein. Insert small pieces of Spanish moss into all openings in the open. You can apply some hot glue to the moss and press it with a stick.
And how do you like it panel of cones? A whole garden of succulents and watering is not necessary.
Note: Put the pine cones in the oven at 170 degrees for about 20 minutes. It will kill all living creatures. If the cones are dirty, wash them first and then put them in the oven. This is much better than detecting bugs and crawling around the house.
Jennifer and kitty
In general, interesting elements of decor can be made of cones. In the article “Panel of cones. Do it yourself + 100 photos» https://i.expert-h.com/en/iz-shishek/panno-foto You can see different options for paintings, panels and compositions of cones. This craft can not only decorate the house, it is also a great gift and by the way is a good idea for a school competition.
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