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How to make a pine cone star

BBC Gardeners' World Magazine

Published: Monday, 21 October 2019 at 10:54 am

Create a Christmassy pine cone star using materials from the garden.

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This pine cone star is quick to make and will serve as a lovely adornment to the home at Christmas.

Looking for more Christmas inspiration? You'll find lots to to make and create with our collection of Christmas projects, including wreaths and tealight holders.

Plants to grow for Christmas colour:

Amaryllis,
Houseplants
Forced bulbs

Follow these quick steps to make your own Christmas pine cone star.

You Will Need

Five large pine cones
Cardboard from a cereal packet
Sprig of holly with berries attached
Five sprigs of fir
Red or green raffia (2m)
Glue

Total time: 20 minutes

Step 1

Gluing the pine cones together

Glue the base of five pine cones together to form a star shape. Cut two circles of card and glue in the centre of the star on each side.

Step 2

Wrapping the raffia around the star

Wrap raffia around the star, between the cones. Leave the long lengths to make a loop, then tie at the top in a bow.

Step 3

Gluing on the fir and holly sprigs

Glue the sprigs of fir onto the pine cones. Then glue the holly sprig onto the cardboard in the centre.

Pines for cones

Abies koreana foliage and pine cones

Abies koreana foliage and pine cones

Sugar pine, Pinus lambertiana
Eastern white pine, Pinus strobus
Norway spruce, Picea abies
Oriental spruce, Picea orientalis
Korean fir, Abies koreana
Scots pine, Pinus sylvestris

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