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Pinecone animals: How to make them

There are plenty of animals you can make from pinecones, depending on the shape of pinecone you find. The instructions here are for a racoon.

Did you know that something as simple as a pinecone can be used to make a variety of cute woodland animals?

Today we’re going to make a racoon!

What you need

  • Pinecones
  • Hot glue gun
  • Craft glue
  • Scissors
  • Googly eyes
  • Wool
  • Acrylic paints
  • Paintbrush
  • Markers
  • Sticks
  • Acorns
  • Twine string, craft pipe cleaners, or felt
  • Different coloured cardboard

How to make it

Watch this YouTube video for step-by-step instructions on how to make a variety of woodland animals from pinecones.

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