Step one

Crush and grind the pine cones using mortar and pestle. If you have a sturdy blender you are not using for food, you could try this tool too.

Step two

Put all the ingredients into the saucepan and turn the stove onto a high heat.

Step three

Boil the mixture for 15 minutes

Step four

Wait until the mixture is thick and sticky. Then pour it ito your chosen mould.

Step five

Bake the miixture in the mould for 20minutes at 170 degrees celsius. Remove the material only when cool.

The quantities of ingredients used in this recipe creates one sheet of pine cone composite.