Pressing leaves in wax paper

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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…

Wax Paper Pressed Foliage Bookmarks: Wax paper can be sealed to itself if you iron it. The heat melts the wax, and when it cools it now has a light seal. I wanted a way to preserve some leaves and flowers I collected in Korea, and I thought of sealing them in wax to hang as art on the…

First you collect the leaves, after you rake them in a big pile and play in them : ) Set-up your iron on a table and pull out the wax paper and a towel or two. Place some colorful fall leaves between 2 pieces of wax paper. Then lay a towel over the wax paper and iron on a medium high setting, pressing down but not rubbing back and forth too much. Remove the towel, let it cool down and trim the edges. Then hang them up in a large window that gets a bunch of sunlight. The leaves will hold…

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

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…

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

Discover how to press leaves with this step-by-step guide! Learn how to preserve the vibrant colors and delicate details of autumn leaves.

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This is a super old traditional way of preserving leaves, flowers & other plant life. It is by no means my tutorial but it is a skill that will come in handy for the next #FriDIY project I intend on sharing later this week! First things first ~ Get out there & collect some goodies to wax preserve! What you Will Need : ~ Leaves , Flowers, other Plant Life ~ Wax Paper ~ Iron & Ironing Board How To : Step 1. Insure that your leaves are thoroughly dreid - the fall mornings can get pretty muggy…