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Make Tiny Cones For Miniature Christmas Wreaths and Decorations

Thursday November 13, 2008

Tree cones are an important Christmas decoration in many parts of the world. You can easily make scale miniature cones for dolls house wreaths or railroad trees using paper and wire. They are very effective made in tiny scales.

All cones have similar parts, so you can make a cone for your particular greenery by carefully observing how they look in real life. The instructions for making miniature cones show the steps for making generic pine cones and distinctive Douglas Fir cones. You'd be amazed how much detail you can get into the shape of a tree cone.

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