Preparing Branches and Pine Cones for Crafts
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Melissa from OR
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RE: Silly Putty on an Antique Oriental Rug
He's a link on removing silly putty off clothes.
http://www.puttyworld.com/jan20oopisat.html
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RE: Silly Putty on an Antique Oriental Rug
We had silly string on a football jersey. I tried everything. Finally I was told to use WD40. It worked great! Might work for silly putty too. Good Luck!
Post by jillian357
RE: Silly Putty on an Antique Oriental Rug
I had Gak on our carpet and it was hard almost plastic like. I sprayed oxiclean directly on the Gak and used HOT water in a carpet cleaner.Continuing to "go over it" for about 20 minutes until it all came loose. It turned soft and with the water it rolled up and off. Also I used a very fine toothed comb to "comb" it out.
Post By Debbie (Guest Post)
RE: Silly Putty on an Antique Oriental Rug
I'm an idiot....ICE or can of compressed air turned upside down...it will freeze and you can break it off. And you can thank my DH! His mom has oriental rugs!
Post by camo_angels
RE: Silly Putty on an Antique Oriental Rug
could you try rubbing salt? It would stick to it and help break it down (abrasive) without harming the dye, then you could vacuum the smaller pieces?
Post by camo_angels
RE: Preparing Branches and Pine Cones for Crafts
IS IT NECESSARY TO WASH THE PINECONES BEFORE PUTTING THEM IN THE OVEN?
Post By SUNSHINE. (Guest Post)
RE: Preparing Branches and Pine Cones for Crafts
I put items I am bringing inside to use in a garbage bag and spray with insectiside, close the bag and leave it for an hour to let the spray do it's thing.....also if you are using pine cones you can spread them on a cookie sheet (line it with foil) and put into a warm oven to open up the cones and kill any critters that are living in them. I use the bag/spray method on my houseplants that I am bringing inside to winter over too. Hope this helps have fun with your projects!!
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RE: Preparing Branches and Pine Cones for Crafts
put them in a sealed plastic bag and freeze over night.
Post By Barbie (Guest Post)
RE: Preparing Branches and Pine Cones for Crafts
For pine cones wash them in hot sudsy water and then place them on a cookie sheet lined with aluminum foil. Be sure to use the foil, as the pine tar can really get messy. Turn on the oven to low (200 degrees) and bake them for about an hour or so until they are dry. Baking them helps them to open and also gets rid of the pine tar.
Post By Shelly (Guest Post)
RE: Preparing Branches and Pine Cones for Crafts
Put all your natural stuff on a foil lined baking sheet or pan at 250 degrees for an hour or so. Let cool. This way no toxic chemicals are involved and no "hitchhikers" enter your home.
Post By Linda (Guest Post)
RE: Preparing Branches and Pine Cones for Crafts
Hi
I use a black garbage bag and moth balls. Put your items in the black bag along with the moth balls and let set for a week or you can wash the items in bleach water and put outside and let dry. If you have pine cones bake them in a 250 degree oven for 30 minutes.
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