Keep those wonderful golds, rich reds, and vibrant oranges all year long.
Often, in her fabulous fall tableaux, bright fall leaves play a role.
Flip over your “sandwich” of leaves and paper, and iron on high again.
Photo: Laurey W. Glenn.Credit: Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller
see to it that the wax has transferred to the leaves.
Let cool, and voila!
Use a double boiler tomelt beeswax, but don’t allow it to boil.
Dip leaves in wax and shake off the excess.
Method 3: Soak in Glycerin
Another popular method uses a glycerin bath to preserve flame-like foliage.
This is achieved by mixing two parts of water to one part glycerin.
Let the leaves soak in the mixture for between three and five days.
Let the leaves dry completely.
When dry, they should be supple and ready to use.
Note that the red leaves may fade a bit, but yellow leaves respond to the treatment well.
Sandwich the leaves between two sheets of paper and place them under a stack of books.
Check on the leaves every few days and remove them when completely dry.
Then cut them out, leaving a border around each leaf to keep it sealed.
This method is great because it yields sturdy, shiny leaves that are great for kids' crafts.
Sandwich the leaves between two paper towels.
Remove woody stems and watch them carefully, as leaves can scorch if they are microwaved for too long.
After the leaves are completely dry, spray them with an acrylic spray.
Mod Podge dries clear, but has a glossy surface and tends to darken colors slightly.
