Scented Pinecones

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   The amount of paraffin or wax needed depends on the number of scented pinecones you make.

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   Start with just a few to see how much wax is needed.

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   Melt paraffin.

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   (Set a small coffee can inside a large pot to use double boiler style.)

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   Put 2 to 3 in water in larger pot.

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   Heat pan until water boils and wax melts.

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   Add food coloring after it's melted.

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   Place cupcake liners in the tins; put a 4-inch piece of string in each liner.

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   Fit the pinecones into the cupcake liner.

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    If the cones are fresh, you will smell the scent from the cones when lit.

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    If cones are older, add a drop of clove oil or desired scent of your choice to melted paraffin.

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    Carefully pour melted wax over pinecones into paper liners.

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    Don't take off liners until the wax cools, at least 2 to 3 hours.

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