2 Ways to Preserve Autumn Leaves
Autumn leaves are one of the most beautiful and natural materials you can craft with. The crimson, orange and burnt umber tones are so gorgeous, it makes sense to make them last a little longer! Here we have two fabulous projects showing two different ways to preserve autumnal leaves, using wax and a laminator.
Waxing autumn leaves to preserve them means that you can craft with them knowing that they won't shrink and shrivel or disrupt the look of your projects. Once waxed, the leaves can be made into hanging garlands, wreaths and all manner of seasonal displays.
Laminated leaves are such a fun activity to enjoy, particularly with kids. Watching the colours intensify when put through the laminator is such fun, and the laminated pictures can then be made into placemats, wall hangings or autumnal bunting.
Projects and instructions by Georgia Coote.
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You will also need:
* Autumn leaves
* A spoon to mix the wax
The amount of wax you need will depend on the size of the leaves you have, however a rough scale of one teaspoon per leaf is a good place to start.
Melt the wax, if you have a specialist wax melter you could use that, or you can use a bain-marie or a microwave in short bursts stirring between each one. The wax should be smooth, transparent, and easy to mix.
Arrange the leaves on the coloured card and then place the front on the pouch on top.
Heat up the laminator and guide the pouch through the machine to finish.
Place a piece of coloured card inside the laminating pouch, ensure it is lined-up straight within the pouch edges.
