DIY & Crafts
DIY: Pressed-leaf wall art
For maximum impact, create multiple hangings and group them together. Image by: Donna Griffith
DIY & Crafts
DIY: Pressed-leaf wall art
Can't wait for the lushness of spring to take hold? Give your home a sneak peek of the season with a DIY pressed-leaf wall hanging.
Borrow a few leaves from your favourite houseplants for this craft. Look for flat, thin varieties with low moisture content. Select leaves that are clean, dry and free of blemishes.
MATERIALS
• Leaf cuttings
• Parchment paper
• Hardcover book
• Heavy object
• Double-glass floating frame
• Double-sided tape
Think of this delicate verdant artwork as a collaboration with Mother Nature.
HOW TO
1. Sandwich a few leaf cuttings between a folded sheet of parchment paper. Repeat as required until all cuttings are used.
2. Insert the folded papers inside the book. Ensure that there's at least 1/4 inch of pages between pressings. Place the heavy object on top of the book; set aside. Check on the pressings after seven to 10 days; if they're not fully dry, leave them for an additional week or two.
3. Arrange the pressings inside the frame. Secure each pressing with tape.
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