Where can I purchase mini pine cones

[MarkD]

Looking to cast some mini pine cones but I have been unable to locate a source for them. I have already looked in Hobby Lobby and Michaels but they seem to only carry the larger size pine cones.
There seems to be a number of suppliers of different species on Ebay but I'm not sure what species works the best for casting in pen blanks.
Can someone recommend what species works best and possibly a supplier?

 

[LagniappeRob]

You might try Pine Cones High-Quality Pinecones Pods Acorns for Nature Crafts

I've not bought from them, but probably will after the 1st of the year when I have a little more time.

 

[HamTurns]

I get mine from eBay.


My last purchase was for 600 miniatures for under $10.

They were a little smaller than I expected, but they worked out just fine.

Good luck and happy turning.

 

[pensbydesign]

ebay been good for me

 

[Richard Gibson]

I think Hemlocks are the State tree in PA (?) You can pick them from hemlocks :biggrin:

 

[MarkD]

I think Hemlocks are the State tree in PA (?) You can pick them from hemlocks :biggrin:

Yeah, I have a row of them behind my house. The problem is that size and structure of the pine cones I have found locally is not conducive to making an interesting blank.

After doing a few google searches I think I need to find male pine cones :biggrin:
Yes, there are male and female pine cones. Please don't ask me how to tell the difference! :biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

 

[mtgrizzly52]

I think Hemlocks are the State tree in PA (?) You can pick them from hemlocks :biggrin:

Yeah, I have a row of them behind my house. The problem is that size and structure of the pine cones I have found locally is not conducive to making an interesting blank.

After doing a few google searches I think I need to find male pine cones :biggrin:
Yes, there are male and female pine cones. Please don't ask me how to tell the difference! :biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

*LOL* that's easy, look under the leaf! *LOL* sorry, the devil made me do that!

mtgrizzly52
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[micharms]

I've got to respectfully disagree about not getting interesting blanks using hemlock cones. I think the 2 attached pictures of pens made from blanks I've cast are very interesting.

Michael

 

[MarkD]

I've got to respectfully disagree about not getting interesting blanks using hemlock cones. I think the 2 attached pictures of pens made from blanks I've cast are very interesting.

Michael

I agree, those are very interesting!
How large were the pine cones you cast?

 

[micharms]

They are just typical Eastern Hemlock cones so they are roughly 1" high by 5/8" to 3/4" in diameter.

Michael

 

[MarkD]

They are just typical Eastern Hemlock cones so they are roughly 1" high by 5/8" to 3/4" in diameter.

Michael

Apparently, the trees in my area are not Eastern Hemlock. Looking at some pictures, the trees around here may be eastern white pine.

Thanks for your help. I believe I'm looking for Easter Hemlock pine cones. :biggrin: