To add some color to your fireplace this season, toss a couple of these magical winter warmers on the flames. Be very careful handling these chemicals and follow the manufacturer's directions.
Some compounds can be poisonous if mishandled.
Dissolve 8 ounces of any one of the chemicals in the water. Soak the pine cones in the solution for 6 hours. Dry them for at least three days in a warm, dry area on newspaper or hang in a mesh bag. They will open all the way and look fuller.