I found this pine cone in my driveway which caught my eye.   I love its shape.  Although I know that they open in spirals,  I do wonder what caused this one to stop its process.

But what made me stop, is because its form makes me think that it would become a lovely bead somehow.  I don't think in pine cone colors, but perhaps another way.

Does it inspire you too? If so, what would you make?  What colors?  Tell me how you would use it  to make your art.