I remember ironing leaves between 2 pieces of wax paper with my mom.
I was looking for ideas to post on this blog, and I found this. I so remember doing this with my mom, so wanted to share with you. How about you? Do you remember ironing leaves between wax paper? This is how most kids start preserving leaves. It could be the only time anyone enjoys ironing.
1. Choose thin leaves with a low moisture content, that haven’t begun to curl.
2. Sandwich your leaves between 2 sheets of waxed paper.
3. Cover your ironing board with an old cloth rag, so you don’t get wax on the board.
4. Place the sandwiched leaves on top of the rag.
5. Place another old cloth rag on top of the sandwiched leaves.
6. Heat the iron to high, but NO STEAM.
7. Slowly run the iron back and forth over the cloth rag. Don't press too hard to begin with, or the leaves will shift. Once the paper has begun to seal, use the full weight of the iron and hold it for about 4-5 seconds on each spot.
8. Lift the rag to see if the waxed paper has melted and sealed. The leaves will be much clearer when the wax has melted.
9. Allow the paper to cool, then cut out individual leaves. Leave a small margin around the leaves so the waxed paper stays sealed.
These leaves will last for months.
Decorating Ideas:
•Wax pressed leaves are nice for kids to play with and make collages or mobiles.
•Pin the individual leaves to curtains or hot glue to lamp shades for seasonal color.
Taken from "About Home" Till next time this is Becky Litterer from Becky's Greenhouse, Dougherty, Iowa
1. Choose thin leaves with a low moisture content, that haven’t begun to curl.
2. Sandwich your leaves between 2 sheets of waxed paper.
3. Cover your ironing board with an old cloth rag, so you don’t get wax on the board.
4. Place the sandwiched leaves on top of the rag.
5. Place another old cloth rag on top of the sandwiched leaves.
6. Heat the iron to high, but NO STEAM.
7. Slowly run the iron back and forth over the cloth rag. Don't press too hard to begin with, or the leaves will shift. Once the paper has begun to seal, use the full weight of the iron and hold it for about 4-5 seconds on each spot.
8. Lift the rag to see if the waxed paper has melted and sealed. The leaves will be much clearer when the wax has melted.
9. Allow the paper to cool, then cut out individual leaves. Leave a small margin around the leaves so the waxed paper stays sealed.
These leaves will last for months.
Decorating Ideas:
•Wax pressed leaves are nice for kids to play with and make collages or mobiles.
•Pin the individual leaves to curtains or hot glue to lamp shades for seasonal color.
Taken from "About Home" Till next time this is Becky Litterer from Becky's Greenhouse, Dougherty, Iowa
