What you'll need
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How to make it
Never leave the oven while pinecones bake since sap can smoke, and keep scented cones away from cats and dogs.
1Gather the cones
Pick dry, open cones off the ground. Skip any that are moldy or crushed.
2Brush them off
Knock out dirt and needles with a soft brush.
3Bake them clean
Spread them on a foil-lined sheet and bake at 200 F for 30 to 60 minutes. This kills bugs and opens the scales. Stay in the kitchen the whole time.
4Cool them
Let them cool fully on the sheet.
5Add the scent
Put on gloves. Drop the cones in the bag with 20 to 30 drops of fragrance oil and shake.
6Seal and wait
Seal the bag and leave it for 2 weeks, shaking now and then. Pour them into a bowl and breathe in.
Edie's tipRefresh them next year with a few more drops in the bag. They come back like new.
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