Big Leaf Printing

It's a project most people are familiar with.

I used the lid of my cake pan to hold the paint you are free to add colors as you liked...just a bit, spread around works very well.

Leaf
Then press a large leaf into the ink...I used a big leafed plant in my garden (I have no idea what it is)

Then we transfered the leaf to the paper. You need to press down all around the leaf...making sure to press all the way to the corners. It takes a minute or two to do this.

Carefully lift the leaf off the paper.

The results of the mixed colors are striking.

Waxed Leaves

Waxed leaves

Make sure your leaves are completely dry.

Melt some beeswax in a double-boiler. You can use new wax or old candle stubs (optional - add a few drops of cinnamon oil).

When the wax is thoroughly melted, take the leaves by the stem and immerse them, one at a time, in the wax. Hold them over the pot to drip a bit, then lay them on waxed paper to dry.

Aut-yum leaves (LOTR)

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Pressed Leaf Butterflies

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Charming Companions (Golem)

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Squash Softies

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