Autumn leaves are very beautiful. It is not surprising that many women like to make bouquets and compositions out of them so much. Of course, I want to admire such beauty all winter, so needlewomen have come up with very effective ways to preserve autumn leaves for a long time.
It is necessary
Autumn leaves, sheets of paper, book, iron, wax, foil
Instructions
Step 1
Probably, everyone in childhood collected a herbarium, this is an incredibly exciting activity. If you remember, the plants needed to be dried for long-term storage. This is the easiest way to preserve the beauty of autumn leaves. First you need to collect those leaves that you liked the most, do not forget to brush away dust and dirt from them right on the street, then it can be difficult. At home, gently wipe the leaves, let them dry a little, but only slightly, otherwise they will lose their shape. Now you need to find the thickest book and place the leaves between the pages. Store the book in a dry, warm place, so the leaves will dry faster.
Step 2
If you're in a hurry, there is a quick way to dry your fall leaves. To do this, you need an iron. Place a piece of paper between two sheets of paper and gently iron it on one side or the other. Continue to do this until you are sure that the excess moisture from the leaf has evaporated. Separate the autumn beauty from the paper and lay on a flat surface. Soon the leaf will dry up and be ready for long-term storage.
Step 3
Another way to preserve autumn leaves is a little more difficult, but very effective. So, you will need a lot of beautiful leaves and wax. Autumn leaves must be thoroughly rinsed and dried thoroughly. Just about any wax will work for your needs. It needs to be cut into small pieces, placed in a saucepan and melted over low heat. Make sure that the wax is heated gradually and evenly, for this it is convenient to stir it with a wooden stick or spatula. Now take a leaf and gently dip it into the wax, take it out and wait a few seconds for the excess droplets to drain. Place the waxed leaf on baking paper or foil and let it cool and dry thoroughly. Waxed leaves can be used to create beautiful bouquets and other compositions. Do not hesitate, they will delight you with their bright colors for more than one month.
