Scented pine cones: find out how to make them to decorate and perfume your rooms
Pine cones are a decorative element that are especially used during the holiday seasons (and Christmas in particular). They are used as a tree decorations or as a component in compositions of various kinds. From centerpieces to candle holders, every occasion is a good opportunity to take advantage of pine cone's aesthetics and symbolism.
And you can choose whether to use them with their natural look, or decorate them to your liking. In short, cones are a very versatile and multipurpose resource. Few people know, however, that to make them even more versatile, you can perfume them.
Thanks to their characteristics, cones are able to release perfumes over a long time, thus acting as a decoration and a perfumer/air freshener. Read on to find out more:
Sharing a simple and effective method for perfuming pine cones is @isabellasloft, a TikTok content creator specializing in interior decoration and furnishings. In a video, this creator shows the procedure to make very fragrant ,cinnamon-scented pine cones, to be used as decorative elemenst and as air fresheners. The method is quite simple and can be summarized in a few steps:
- To begin, place the pine cones on a baking sheet and put them in an oven to sterilize them.
- Remove the pine cones from the oven, boil them for about half an hour in a mixture of water and cinnamon sticks to give them their fragrance.
- Remove the pine cones from the water and place them in a plastic bag with an airtight seal (such as those used for freezing food).
- Add a few drops of essential oils to the bag (in this case, cinnamon and orange is recommended). Leave them in the bag for about 24 hours. After this time, you pine cone air fresheners will be ready.
- Let them dry out (in situ), placing them wherever you want to.
If you are interested in this procedure and want to learn more about each stage, we advise you watch the video the TikTokker posted. You will certainly also find a lot of other useful tips for your home.
Have you ever tried to make scented pine cones?
