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QuestionHow do I maintain the color of the acorns when drying them?Beth H.Community AnswerYou can use clear acrylic to preserve and protect them.
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QuestionDo I have to clean acorn caps too before using them for crafts?Community AnswerYes, if you want them preserved for a longer time period; otherwise, your caps will age and your nuts will not.
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QuestionHow long would these dried acorns last?Community AnswerOnce they are dry, they should last as long as needed, as long as they aren't re-wetted. To further prevent the chance of mold growth (from moist environments), seal the nuts with a craft or wood varnish of your choice.
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QuestionHow do I take the top of the acorn off?Community AnswerYou could use a butter knife or just take it off with your hands.
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QuestionHow can I save the extra acorns to feed the squirrels without them digging them up?Community AnswerI personally have had no problem just keeping the acorns without drying them. Just be sure there is no excessive moisture in the area your are storing them in (a sandwich bag or plastic container will do). Then, just place them outside in the wintertime near a tree or a bird feeder so they can enjoy their own little snack.
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QuestionWhat are the benefits to drying an acorn like this (drying and baking) vs. leaving them as I found them?Community AnswerBugs! I once collected a bunch of acorns to fill a clear glass bowl-like container for a beautiful rustic display fir a table at the end of the hall. A few weeks later I found larvae (dead, thankfully) all over the place around the table.
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