first things first...let's dip and glitter some pinecones!   lay out craft paper over the entire surface you will be working on.  if you didn't purchase a tub of paint, as i did, you can pour your paint into a larger container for dipping.  i found my pinecones while out on a walk and they were still pretty covered in sap.  if this is the case, you might want to wear latex gloves while working with them.
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