Darice Paper Mache Open Bottom Cone 10.63 x 4 inches (6-Pack) 2873-311

$ 29.99

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9.38

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Six Paper Mache Open Bottom Cones are included in the price. 2873-311 (63 x 4 inches)

Questions & Answers

Could these be used to make Christmas trees out of pine cones? I usually use styrofoam, but I happened to come across these. ?

It's made of hard paper maché and is quite sturdy. I'm not sure how a pine cone tree is made, but I imagine it would work well if you used hot glue to hold the cones in place. One of the advantages of styrofoam, I assume, is that you can push the cone a little with the glue to suspend it. That would not be possible with the more difficult paper mache cone. I hope you find this information useful.

Is it possible to paper mache and then paint this?

Before sculpting with paper clay (papier mache with an internal glue), I covered the cone with a layer of masking tape. The tape prevents the cone from becoming softened and deformed due to moisture in the clay. The surface is dry and ready to be painted once it no longer feels cool to the touch. Before painting, I like to use matte medium (polymer) to seal the surface.

I plan to use these to make Christmas trees by using liquid starch to adhere tissue paper pieces to the outside of the cone. Would they become soggy if they were exposed to the elements?

The cone's surface is smooth, hard, and not particularly porous. Looking at it, I believe it will be able to withstand the process without becoming mushy. That should work if you apply the liquid starch to the tissue first, then the tissue to the cone. You could even use a hair dryer on low heat to speed up the process and reduce the amount of time the cone is wet. Wishing you the best of luck with your endeavor.

I'd like to make 'trees' out of oyster shells; Are these sturdy enough to hold oyster shells in place with hot glue?

On these trees, I used dollar store glass beads that I had glued on. Because the beads are quite heavy, I believe they can withstand the weight of shells.

Selected User Reviews For Darice Paper Mache Open Bottom Cone 10.63 x 4 inches (6-Pack) 2873-311

Winding cones are used to wind yarn

5/5

I'm going to wind yarn on these to use in a circular sock machine to make socks; I've been using smaller cones for about 50g (1. On each, there is 75 ounces of yarn. The smaller cones were obtained from a different source. The smaller cones served their purpose well, but the larger cones will prevent the yarn from tangling at the top. The larger cones are slightly less sturdy, so I cut a small notch in the bottom rim to allow for proper placement near the machine. Now that I've discovered how much I like them, I'd like to find a less expensive source.

Legacy Mathis

| Dec 13, 2021

It is well-made

5/5

With the help of my VBS kids, I made popsicle Christmas trees. They functioned well, were well-made, and were durable. Despite the fact that they claim to be made of paper mache, they are more like thick cardboard, and I am very pleased with the product for the price.

Evie Silva

| Mar 08, 2021

As expected, the product was delivered

5/5

These are the kinds of things you'd find in a cardboard cone tree. They were reasonably priced, and the two-day delivery was a bonus. The only issue was that they came in a plastic envelope, and one of the trees had a smashed top, but it was still usable.

Kyler Carter

| May 05, 2021

Sturdy and at a good height

5/5

These cones are one of my favorite things in the world. They're precisely what I was looking for. I needed them to hold braclets for a craft fair I'm having in September. Thank you so much for everything.

Averie Stokes

| Dec 10, 2021

AWESOME! AWESOME! These cones and the 3" Styrofoam balls were used to make 12" angels

5/5

I wish I had a photo to show you because they turned out so well and I received so many compliments.

Rafael Leonard

| Jul 22, 2021

This is a fantastic base for gluing on decorations

4/5

I used glue to adhere mother of pearl shells that I had collected and created lovely decorations with them.

Mccoy Shelton

| May 16, 2021

They're sturdy, and they'll work well for me

5/5

I was expecting them to be a little bigger, but they'll do until I can find some that are a little taller. They are sturdy and will suit my needs well, despite the fact that they are made of cardboard.