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Painted pinecones make the perfect home decor accent or filler for vases and hurricanes. These painted pinecones are so fun and so easy to make. Having pine trees in my yard, my supply of pinecones is endless. This craft is a perfect way to recycle pinecones into a perfect piece of home decor. #DIY #easyDIY #DIYideas #homedecor #painting #pinecones #crafts #crafting #paint #art #decor #accents

DIY Metallic Silver Painted Pinecones

Posted on November 8, 2018February 19, 2020 by s.marsh.c

With several pine trees in my backyard I seem to have a constant supply of pinecones, which make great decorative accents! There are also so many crafting possibilities with pinecones, like these DIY painted pinecones.

Later on I’d like to try making some Christmas ornaments with pinecones, but for now we’ll stick to them as accents. For the longest time I’ve had this metallic silver acrylic paint that I’ve never used. I also had a bag filled with pinecones, so I decided to try painting some with the acrylic paint to see how it looked.

Honestly, using some spray paint to make these painted pinecones would probably be a lot quicker but this way I could do it inside without making a mess, and I thought I might as well try out this paint that’s been sitting around. Either way, the pinecones turned out great! I have them as a vase filler now in my guest bathroom.

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Painted pinecones make the perfect home decor accent or filler for vases and hurricanes. These painted pinecones are so fun and so easy to make. Having pine trees in my yard, my supply of pinecones is endless. This craft is a perfect way to recycle pinecones into a perfect piece of home decor. #DIY #easyDIY #DIYideas #homedecor #painting #pinecones #crafts #crafting #paint #art #decor #accents
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What You Will Need:

  • Pinecones
  • Paint
  • Brush
Painted pinecones make the perfect home decor accent or filler for vases and hurricanes. These painted pinecones are so fun and so easy to make. Having pine trees in my yard, my supply of pinecones is endless. This craft is a perfect way to recycle pinecones into a perfect piece of home decor. #DIY #easyDIY #DIYideas #homedecor #painting #pinecones #crafts #crafting #paint #art #decor #accents

Painting them was super easy. First, I rinsed off some of the pinecones with water. Mainly just the pinecones that had a lot of dirt left on them from being outside. A little bit of dirt won’t hurt either, I feel like it makes them look a bit more rustic.

*Just a reminder that pinecones absorb water and will tighten up, so you’ll have to let them dry for a day or so if you rinse them with water. After collecting and cleaning my pinecones, I started painting!

Painted pinecones make the perfect home decor accent or filler for vases and hurricanes. These painted pinecones are so fun and so easy to make. Having pine trees in my yard, my supply of pinecones is endless. This craft is a perfect way to recycle pinecones into a perfect piece of home decor. #DIY #easyDIY #DIYideas #homedecor #painting #pinecones #crafts #crafting #paint #art #decor #accents

Working from top to bottom of the pinecone, I used a smaller brush to get into the little crevices easier. Also make sure to paint all the undersides of the pinecone.

If you wanted to make things easier, you could always just paint the tips to make it look like the pinecones were dipped in silver.

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Once the paint is dry, the pinecones look much more metallic-like and shiny. I tried to paint most of the pinecones and leave some natural to give some contrast while using them as decorative accents. So quick and easy, I’m happy with how they turned out!

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If you’re looking to paint your own pinecones, but don’t have the supplies needed, I’ve created a list below to help. Simply click on what you need and you will be directed to the product on Amazon.

Supplies Used:

  • FolkArt Metallic Acrylic Paint
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  • These DIY heart ornaments are so fun and easy to make! Learn how to make them with step-by-step instructions and a list of all the supplies you need. There are lots of ways to personalize these ornaments the way you want. They would also make great gifts or stocking stuffers! #crafts #DIY #holidaycrafts #holidayDIY #holidays #Christmas #tree #ornaments #easyDIY #DIYideas #crafting #hearts
    Crayola Standard Watercolor Paint Brush
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  • Bulk Pinecones – 50 ct.
    Buy on Amazon.com

Painted pinecones make the perfect home decor accent or filler for vases and hurricanes. These painted pinecones are so fun and so easy to make. Having pine trees in my yard, my supply of pinecones is endless. This craft is a perfect way to recycle pinecones into a perfect piece of home decor. #DIY #easyDIY #DIYideas #homedecor #painting #pinecones #crafts #crafting #paint #art #decor #accents

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46 thoughts on “DIY Metallic Silver Painted Pinecones”

  1. mel says:
    November 8, 2018 at 8:04 pm

    Looks fabulous! Great for any decorations.

    Reply
    1. s.marsh.c says:
      November 8, 2018 at 8:11 pm

      Thanks! Very true they can be used for so much.

      Reply
  2. Sarah M. says:
    November 9, 2018 at 10:11 am

    Wow, that’s super beautiful.

    Reply
    1. s.marsh.c says:
      November 9, 2018 at 5:16 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  3. bcparkison says:
    November 15, 2018 at 5:25 am

    I really ike pinecones. You have a good idea here. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    1. s.marsh.c says:
      November 15, 2018 at 8:59 am

      Thank you! Iโ€™m happy you like them.

      Reply
  4. ourlittleredhouseblog says:
    November 15, 2018 at 9:06 am

    So pretty. I like how you displayed them in a large glass vase too.

    Reply
    1. s.marsh.c says:
      November 15, 2018 at 9:11 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  5. janamariaart says:
    November 19, 2018 at 12:05 pm

    I love your homespun ideas. I have some essential oil (lost my coconut oil at a friend’s house) and now I know what to do with it since I always use scrubs to exfoliate before shaving! Thanks for sharing! I also heard you can use coffee grounds – oh and have you tried beer in your hair! I have, but I’m sure your mask smells much better – it looks gorgeous!

    Reply
    1. s.marsh.c says:
      November 19, 2018 at 2:47 pm

      Thanks for your great comments, Iโ€™m glad you like my posts ๐Ÿ˜ƒ I have never heard of beer for hair but now Iโ€™m curious, Iโ€™ll have to try it!

      Reply
  6. Anna Koss says:
    November 21, 2018 at 6:02 am

    They look really good. I collected a few some time ago and bought some paint spray recently to decorate them. So I think I will give it a go next weekend.

    Reply
    1. s.marsh.c says:
      November 21, 2018 at 6:59 am

      Thanks! Iโ€™m sure yours are going to turn out great, Iโ€™m looking forward to trying it with spray paint too next time I get a chance.

      Reply
  7. kelleysdiy says:
    November 23, 2018 at 11:35 am

    Such pretty pinecones!!

    Reply
    1. s.marsh.c says:
      November 23, 2018 at 11:39 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  8. WhollyCupcake says:
    November 24, 2018 at 6:26 am

    so pretty!

    Reply
    1. s.marsh.c says:
      November 24, 2018 at 9:43 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  9. Sarah says:
    November 28, 2018 at 11:27 am

    These look fabulous! ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

    Reply
    1. s.marsh.c says:
      November 28, 2018 at 11:41 am

      Thank you! ๐Ÿ˜Š

      Reply
  10. Starrcreative says:
    November 29, 2018 at 10:54 pm

    Very pretty!

    Reply
    1. s.marsh.c says:
      November 30, 2018 at 9:14 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  11. Laura Benjamin says:
    December 1, 2018 at 6:29 pm

    Great post about the painted pinecones! Yours turned out just a touch rustic, and so pretty!

    Reply
    1. s.marsh.c says:
      December 1, 2018 at 6:37 pm

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  12. Tonya Marie says:
    December 2, 2018 at 5:05 pm

    This is so much fun! I am going to have to remember to grab metallic paint I love how these turned out!

    Reply
    1. s.marsh.c says:
      December 2, 2018 at 5:58 pm

      Thanks so much, I’m so glad you like them!

      Reply
  13. Piglet in Portugal says:
    December 5, 2018 at 11:56 am

    These look great! We also have lots of pinecones and i love the idea of painting them red as well.

    Reply
    1. s.marsh.c says:
      December 5, 2018 at 5:23 pm

      Thanks! Definitely a good idea if you have lots of them, and I’m definitely looking forward to painting some red soon!

      Reply
  14. Crafty Chihuahua says:
    December 6, 2018 at 3:51 pm

    Great idea!

    Reply
    1. s.marsh.c says:
      December 6, 2018 at 5:38 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  15. Kyle says:
    December 8, 2018 at 7:21 am

    Love these. I’ve done this myself.

    Reply
    1. s.marsh.c says:
      December 8, 2018 at 8:07 am

      Thanks! Definitely a fun way to decorate.

      Reply
  16. BrittanyDick says:
    December 15, 2018 at 9:37 am

    Looks like something you could purchase at a craft store, only better! Bookmarking this for next yearโ€™s holiday crafts.

    Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    1. s.marsh.c says:
      December 15, 2018 at 12:10 pm

      Thanks so much! I’m happy you like them, super easy to do too!

      Reply
  17. ladystamper says:
    December 16, 2018 at 11:13 pm

    These are really beautiful! I wonder if I could paint the cinnamon scented ones I picked up at the grocer?

    Reply
    1. s.marsh.c says:
      December 17, 2018 at 1:25 pm

      Thanks! I’m not too sure, the paint might mask the scent a little bit, but I don’t see why not!

      Reply
  18. Lavada Dee says:
    December 22, 2018 at 9:08 am

    Looks great.

    Reply
    1. s.marsh.c says:
      December 22, 2018 at 11:09 am

      Thanks!

      Reply
  19. runn1n90nempty says:
    December 22, 2018 at 9:46 pm

    Looking great , low cost and biodegradable!

    Reply
    1. s.marsh.c says:
      December 22, 2018 at 10:38 pm

      Thank you! Definitely an easy option for decorative accents.

      Reply
  20. woodcanvasartist says:
    January 13, 2019 at 7:42 am

    Hi Sophie. Thank you for liking my Donkey painting. What a great idea for pine cones. Very cool!

    Reply
    1. s.marsh.c says:
      January 13, 2019 at 10:08 am

      Hello, you’re welcome! Your paintings are all really great, and I love how you use a wood canvas. Thank you for commenting on my pine cones!

      Reply
  21. A. Nonymous says:
    January 13, 2019 at 3:33 pm

    Reblogged this on Landscape Photo Arts and commented:
    Could be useful for certain kinds of photoshoots or other visual art projects!

    Reply
    1. s.marsh.c says:
      January 13, 2019 at 3:51 pm

      Thank you so much! That sounds like an awesome idea.

      Reply
  22. Stacey Van Gundy says:
    January 15, 2019 at 2:11 pm

    Great idea to paint pine cones! I too have a ton I should do this with!

    Reply
    1. s.marsh.c says:
      January 15, 2019 at 4:33 pm

      Thanks! I’m sure they would turn out great!

      Reply
  23. KARI says:
    February 24, 2019 at 9:36 am

    Cute tutorial! I’d love to see more photos of you on your blog.

    Reply
    1. s.marsh.c says:
      February 24, 2019 at 10:00 am

      Thank you! I’ll have to keep that in mind.

      Reply

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