A cone is a very useful object which can be used to perform various tasks and which will save you some trouble. It’s a paper cone or other material what allows store things easily and beautifully . It is used to serve food (such as French fries), decorate desserts, prepare ice cream (wafers), place flowers, etc.
There are several uses that can be given to a cone. but this time I’ll explain step by step three of the most used ways to make paper cones . If you are interested, stay and learn more about this technique.
How to make a paper cone for chestnuts?
Chestnuts are a very common fruit of the fall season. , and the best way to eat them is by roasting them to make the most of their flavor. If you want to prepare them for a meeting and offer them to your guests, the best decoration what you can do for them is put them in of a cone and distribute them to everyone present.
But How to make a cone for chestnuts? The process is easy, all you need is a piece of wax paper of any style to prevent it from filling with fat and looking good. I recommend using butcher paper, newspaper, or some warm color that represents the season they are born in, fall.
Step 1.- Cut the parchment paper in the shape of a square of the size you prefer
Take it the sheet of parchment paper what are you looking for and Cut- for there to be one perfect square . The size will depend on how many nuts you intend to put inside the cone. I recommend doing 15×15cm or 20×20cm
Step 2.- Fold the paper in half and form a cone with it
then take the square how short and fold it in half. open it again in Diamond shape and start to roll one of the corners into a cone until you reach the middle. then take the other corner Y go for the side that you have already screwed to make a perfect cone. Catch that last corner with tape or glue so it doesn’t open.
Step 3.- If you prefer, you can cut the tip of the cone and that’s it!
The remaining protruding tip adds a fancier touch to the cone, but if you don’t like it, you can cut it off or fold it inward. You also can decorate the cone as you like to give your guests a good appetizer with an excellent presentation.
How to make a paper cone for pastry?
The cones are used in confectionery. by decorate desserts , that is, to make covers, delicate drawings, write words, among others. They are very easy to make and will save you in many situations, especially if you do not have the necessary materials to make the type of decoration described above.
keep that in mind you can’t use just any paper to make a cone of dough. Remember that you are working with edible foods, so you must use special materials to handle them properly. That way, you can make your cone with parchment, sulphite or confectionery paper . These types of paper are much more resistant and do not get wet.
Step 1.- Cut out a 50x50cm square of parchment paper
The first thing you should do is have one of the recommended papers (from butter preference ) and cut a square of approx. 50x50cm You can cut it bigger or smaller depending on the amount of mixture you use, the important thing is that it is a square.
Step 2.- Fold the paper in half and cut it, fold it again
right away fold it in half So you can form a triangle . open it and Cut -EITHER. Take one of the triangles and fold it in half again, making a nice crease.
Step 3.- Form a cone by folding the ends of the triangle
open it again take it one of the lower points and take it to the upper point to form a kind of cone . hold it and bring the other lower point to the upper point as well back to form the cone and that three point match.
Step 4.- Close by folding the ends inwards and voila!
then you must seal putting the ends in the cone and soon. Now you can safely use the cone to decorate your desserts your way. You can cut off the tip of the cone if you want a little thicker decorations, it all depends on what you need to do.
How to make a paper flower cone?
the paper cones they are very functional to make bouquets If you want to give flowers to your girlfriend, mother or friend and you want to give them in a presentable and beautiful way, a cone can help you achieve it.
For that, you will have to search colored paper . You can try pastel colors for light flowers, dark colors for red flowers, warm or cool colors, etc. Test your imagination or search the Internet for ideas for Build the best paper flower cone you you can give as a gift.
Step 1.- Measure the longest flower in the bouquet and make the square with this measurement
Measure the longest flower in the bouquet. what did you buy The measurement he will give you will be the measurement you will use to make the square you will need to start assembling the cone. you can leave it around 2 or 3 centimeters larger so that no flower protrudes.
Step 2.- Cut out the square of the paper you chose for the cone
cut the square in the desired size colored or patterned paper you chose and fold it in half so you have the guide where the tips will go. Return it to the square starting position and place it in a diamond shape to start forming a cone.
Step 3.- Form the cone of the cone by folding the ends of the square and sealing
take one of side ends and bring it to the center giving you the curve hold it there. then take the other end and go over the one that has already been folded . Tape or glue them together and voila, you have your paper flower cone.
Step 4.- Fold the tip of the cone and add more elements to decorate
The protruding tip can be left there for the flowers to rest on, or it can be cut or bent so that the entire cone is even. You also can decorate it however you want .
Add glitter, draw shapes, ribbon bows, add a smaller paper cone on top, etc. Play with your imagination and give the best flower cone.
As you saw? Cones are objects that really make our lives easier and that never lose that sophisticated touch, no matter how simple they are. Dare to recreate some of these ideas.
