Autumn : Leaf Crafts

By Lisa's * Everyday Life on September 21, 2024

Leaf wind chime :

When dipped in wax, colorful leaves can be preserved through this season and beyond. We clustered a group to suspend in a window—perfect for greeting visitors. Stands of monofilament keep them from falling a second time. To start, slowly melt bleached beeswax over a double boiler; never allow wax to boil. Dip leaves in wax one at a time, holding by the stem. Gently shake off excess wax. Hang leaves on clothespins to dry. Some may be dipped again, depending on desired look; let dry between coatings. Hang the finished leaves from lengths of monofilamen

Leaf Rubbing :

Real leaves
Paper (preferably thin or lightweight)
Crayons or oil pastels

Collect leaves of various shapes and sizes. You can use fresh leaves or dried fallen ones. Place a leaf with its bottom side facing up. Put a sheet of paper, preferably thin or lightweight, over the leaf. Rub the side of a crayon or an oil pastel gently on the area over the leaf. As you do this, you'll see the colored areas start to take the shape of the leaf. Continue until you've rubbed over the entire leaf. Remove the leaf from under the paper. This completes the basic steps for making a leaf rubbing.

Leaf lights :

Leaves

Mason Jars

Mod Podge

Foam brush

battery tea light

Coat jar with a coat of Mod podge with foam brush. Place leaves in place and then cover the leaves with mod podge. Let dry completely. Add tea light. And decorations.