How to press leaves

Through all my years of crafting, I'm surprised I never tried preserving fall leaves with glycerin before! So when the fall colors hit their peak here in the Pacific Northwest, I tried it out. The colors become softer and more jewel toned. The bright yellows go more mustard or beige, any bright greens leftover became

HST shows how to preserve leaves using three methods: glycerin, wax paper pressing and microwaving. Guided steps and printable versions included! View now.

Pressing leaves is very easy – and a fun fall project for kids of all ages. Here's how to press and dry leaves while preserving their color.

Supplies: Leaves For drying leaves: A big heavy book Wax paper For preserving and sealing: Mod podge Paint brush Tweezer Paper clips or cloth clips For showcasing: Picture frames Screws and screw driver Tutorial: Several steps are involved in this tutorial. First step is to dry and press leaves. Then the dried leaves are sealed using mod podge to preserve its color and texture. Finally showcasing the leaves using picture frames. 1) Cut leaves of your choice using a scissor or sharp knife…

Fall foliage is both beautiful and fleeting each year. And it can be finicky and frustrating to try to preserve some of that color.

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Fall is one of my favorite times of year. It’s the perfect time for pressing and preserving fall leaves to add to your journal and creative projects. There are so many beautiful colors and shapes from fall leaves, they add a beautiful, organic touch to any project! The Problem The problem with fall leaves is

Learn how to preserve leaves with our simple step by step tutorials. Keep fall leaves fresh and colourful with these 3 easy methods!

When I picked up my son after work about a week ago, my mother in law showed me what they had done that day: collected and waxed leaves! They were preserved and…

It's time to start busting out some Fall decor, and it seems like there is not better place (other than the pumpkin patch), than the Dollar Store to hunt for DI…

Looking for an easy way to make pressed leaves framed art? Learn how to make pressed leaves art with Confessions of an Overworked Mom.

Want to know how to press flowers? If you want to know how to use press flowers and use it for different art and craft projects, this tutorial will show you

When I picked up my son after work about a week ago, my mother in law showed me what they had done that day: collected and waxed leaves! They were preserved and…

Easy leaf skeletons

Although many people dry and press autumn leaves to use in crafts, dried leaves tend to be a bit brittle and breakable. A better method involves using glycerin. Learn how to do so in this project.

Follow this easy guide on how to preserve leaves in wax and use them to make a beautiful gratitude tree. How to preserve leaves in wax Watch this video to see how to preserve leaves in wax and make a Gratitude Tree: Keep the beauty of autumn with you all year round by […]

These pressed leaf bookmarks are a perfect fall nature craft! They are easy to make and a great way to enjoy the leaves you press in autumn!

When I picked up my son after work about a week ago, my mother in law showed me what they had done that day: collected and waxed leaves! They were preserved and…

Have you ever tried to press your own flowers? Maybe, the traditional way, in an old book with something heavy on top to weight it down? Or, maybe you’ve even built your own flower press? But, have you ever pressed flowers the quick and easy way – in the microwave? This is a project I’ve been wanting to try for months. I first saw it mentioned on Instagram and decided to give it a try! If you like instant gratification and projects that don’t take a long time, this one’s for you! Why press…