Overview
Use a heat gun, some leftover crayons and a fresh fall scent to create beautiful fire starters.
Time from start to finish: 20 minutes
![Gather supplies](https://www.wagnerspraytech.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Assemble-needed-supplies.jpg)
Gather Supplies
Assemble wire rack, dried pine cones, crayons and heat gun. Spread pine cones over rack.
Tip: if you are adding scent, scent the pinecones before you begin. Cinnamon essential oil provides a wonderful seasonal smell.
Step #1
![Cut up crayons](https://www.wagnerspraytech.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/cut-up-old-crayons.jpg)
Cut Up Crayons
Cut up old crayons in autumn colors into medium-sized chips.
Step #2
![Set heat gun temperature](https://www.wagnerspraytech.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Set-heat-gun-to-500-degrees.jpg)
Set Heat Gun Temperature
The ideal temperature for this project is 500 degrees.
Step #3
![Sprinkle crayons over pine cones](https://www.wagnerspraytech.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/sprinkle-crayons-over-pine-cones.jpg)
Sprinkle Crayons Over Pine Cones
The crayon pieces will add a nice touch of fall color.
Step #4
![Melt crayons](https://www.wagnerspraytech.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/melt-crayons.jpg)
Melt Crayons
Pass heat gun over pine cones until crayons melt and create a colorful, textured pattern.
Step #5
![Let dry](https://www.wagnerspraytech.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/let-crayon-pine-cones-dry.jpg)
Let Dry
Let crayon pine cones dry and harden.
Step #6
![Fill bag or basket](https://www.wagnerspraytech.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/place-pines-in-a-basket.jpg)
Fill Bag or Basket
Place hardened pinecones in a cellophane bag or in a pretty basket.
Step 7
![Decorate basket](https://www.wagnerspraytech.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/spraying-bottom-portion.jpg)
Decorate Basket
Create a basket to present cones by spraying the bottom portion of a basket with a favorite color of paint.
Step 8
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