A popular scent for the pine cones is cinnamon. Cinnamon essential oil is very pungent and aromatic, leaving it befitting for the at times very aromatic pinecone. You may also wish to add dried powdered cinnamon for an extra boost in scent. To start decide how you wish to use your pine cones. Are they to be placed on a wreath, in a bowl of potpourri or use as fireplace kindling? If the answer is either of the first two suggestions, you can paint your pine cones for an added decorative and preservative effect. Gold paint is particularly stunning and usually renders "oooh" and "ahhh" from onlookers. For a more exciting effect, paint the pine cone completely white. Then lightly dust with blue glitter. You can also use chunky glitter spray paint for a fun and interesting look.
If you wish to use your scented creations as incense in the fire, you will want to forgo the paint and glitter as it may cause toxins to be released or unwanted and dangerous flares and sparks. Take the completely dried pine cone (using an oven can help with the drying process) and place it into a glass or china bowl or container. Place about a teaspoon worth of essential oil, via drops, over the cones and mix gently with a spoon. Then springle loose cinnamon powder over them and, if you wish add a few broken cinnamon sticks. Cover and let sit at least a week in a cool, dry area of your house. Another more messy way is to take hot beeswax, add essential oil and dried powder cinnamon and dip the pine cone a few times until completely covered. Then allow them to dry on wax paper. Melted glycerin soap likely would also work nicely and be easier to clean up.
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