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Illustrated tutorial on how to make autumn painted pinecone decorations

Illustrated tutorial on how to make autumn painted pinecone decorations

Autumn is the best season to collect pine cones. As long as you paint them with a gradient color, these cute baubles become very festive. Place them randomly and they are great decorations. Friends, do you also like these decorations that are close to nature? If you want, come and try DIY following the tutorial below!~

Illustrated tutorial on how to make autumn painted pinecone decorations

Materials and Tools: Clean, dry pinecones, paint, and brushes with three or more similar colors.

Illustrated tutorial on how to make autumn painted pinecone decorations

1. Choose 3 or more paints with similar colors and paint the darkest rows on the bottom of the pine cone first.

Illustrated tutorial on how to make autumn painted pinecone decorations

2. Mix a little of the first color of paint with the second color of paint to achieve a gradient. No need to clean brushes. Then draw a few lines.

Illustrated tutorial on how to make autumn painted pinecone decorations

3. Use the second color of paint to paint the next few lines. Continue this way until you reach the top of the pinecone.

Illustrated tutorial on how to make autumn painted pinecone decorations

4. We can also make some solid color pine cones.

Illustrated tutorial on how to make autumn painted pinecone decorations

5. You can also add some glitter or red pom poms to make a mini Christmas tree.

Illustrated tutorial on how to make autumn painted pinecone decorations

6. Put some gradient pine cones in your favorite Christmas wreath, or hang them with ropes to turn them into exquisite Christmas decorations~