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
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
Cut up old crayons in autumn colors into medium-sized chips.
Step #2
Set Heat Gun Temperature
The ideal temperature for this project is 500 degrees.
Step #3
Sprinkle Crayons Over Pine Cones
The crayon pieces will add a nice touch of fall color.
Step #4
Melt Crayons
Pass heat gun over pine cones until crayons melt and create a colorful, textured pattern.
Step #5
Let Dry
Let crayon pine cones dry and harden.
Step #6
Fill Bag or Basket
Place hardened pinecones in a cellophane bag or in a pretty basket.
Step 7
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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