Pine Cone Chunky 3D Ornament

Thirteen "slice" layers of scale petals spaced  

along the center stem create this large, 

chunky ornament which measures 

approx. 6.5" tall x 4" diameter. 

Multiple layers glued together add 

dimension and strength. 

Stem includes hole punch for hanging. 

ASSEMBLY:  1. Identify and cut the shapes:
Stem: cut 7 shapes to layer into sturdy stack
Scale ring shapes A-M: cut 5 of each
to layer into sturdy stacks

2. Position and attach all of the Stem shapes,

one by one, into a stack, with edges

precisely aligned, including punch hole.

NOTE the center dash lines which will
be used to adjust the rings at their
most accurate levels.

3. NOTE that each of the rings includes

a letter cut near center that will be used to

identify each separate piece as they are

assembled into stacks, and also later so

that rings can be added in appropriate order

onto stem.

4. Position and attach the first two rings,

taking care to align ALL edges, and

particularly paying attention to the center

stem opening. Then add the remaining

three in similar manner until all 5 are stacked.

As the layers are added, shape the ring by bending

the scale extensions downward, before the adhesive

dries. NOTE that the tip edges will naturally 

splay a bit. Use an abundance of finger pressure

over the entire surface of the ring, but particularly

at the scale tips and edges.

5. Repeat the layering assembly process
for all rings A-M.
6. Begin with ring M to insert step narrow end
through ring center opening, then slide it into place
at the bottom-most guide mark on stem.

Apply a line of adhesive across stem width
at the line where M ring will be attached,
on both faces, and on side edges, then
slide M ring down fully into position at the line.
Adjust the ring so that it is squared up, or
perpendicular to the stem.

7. Next, slide L onto the stem, apply adhesive

at the next guide line on stem, and . . .

 . . . slide

L into position in the same fashion.

8. Continue in reverse-alpha order to add

and attach the remaining rings K-A. 

Adjust the rings as needed before allowing

all joints adhesive to firm and dry hard.

9. Add a twine loop through hang hole,

and a length of ribbon as desired.

If desired, frost the tips with textured

paint (SnowTEX brand was used on model).