How to preserve leaves

Today we test 6 methods for How To Preserve Leaves! Each leaf preservation method comes with pros and cons, depending on your DIY project!

See how to preserve leafs using glycerin.

Although many people dry and press autumn leaves to use in crafts, dried leaves tend to be a bit brittle and breakable. A better method involves using glycerin. Learn how to do so in this project.

Fall foliage is both beautiful and fleeting each year. And it can be finicky and frustrating to try to preserve some of that color.

Fall is the perfect time for adding pressed and dried leaves to your journal pages and creative projects. There are so many beautiful colors and shapes from fall leaves, they add a beautiful, organic touch to any project! The problem with fall leaves is how to prevent them from cracking, crumbling, and disintegrating on your project. It’s discouraging to create a beautiful project with leaves and have the leaves crumble and crack off your page.

When I picked up my son after work about a week ago, my mother in law showed me what they had done that day: collected and waxed leaves! They were preserved and…

Create a beautiful gratitude tree using waxed leaves and bring a touch of nature into your home. This simple yet meaningful craft is perfect for celebrating the season of thankfulness. Gather your favorite leaves, preserve them with a wax coating, and let each leaf represent something you're grateful for. It's a wonderful way to reflect on the positives in life while adding a natural, artistic element to your decor. Perfect for family activities or solo crafting sessions, this project will…

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Preserve Leaves With Glycerin: Painting on leaves have been around for ages. Mainly in the Asian continent, though now you see less of it. It is a fun project and great to introduce children to the art of leaf painting. To do leaf painting you need to first learn how to preserv…

HST shows how to preserve leaves using three methods: glycerin, wax paper pressing and microwaving. Guided steps and printable versions included! View now.

Ever wonder how to preserve fall leaves so you can enjoy their color much longer?

How to make DIY Mod Podge leaves to preserve them for fall crafts and leaf projects. A simple craft using Mod Podge to seal and preserve leaves.

Look beyond the store this season and lean into eco-friendly and inexpensive autumn decorating with real fall foliage.

I actually get asked this question quite a bit – how can you preserve fall leaves? Can it be done with Mod Podge? And the answer to the question is yes! But I have to be honest. I completely forgot why leaves change color in the first place! And please don’t laugh at me .... Read More »

I searched the web for hours and found only one site that gave similar instructions. I knew this procedure existed so, as I am usually inclined, I dove in. My thought was that leaves are easily replaceable....if I ruin them, there are more! First I tried Liquid Amber leaves, from my neighbors yard, just in case. Even in California these trees have the most beautiful Fall colors, and it worked. First try! So here you go. These photos though, are wild grape leaves. Collect fresh fallen leaves…

Last fall I was a baby blogger with very few readers. I thought I’d re-post one of my favorite fall tips: Autumn is my favorite season. I anticipate it on those 95 degree summer days (that I just can’t stand) and look forward all year to the colors, the cool temperatures, the pumpkins, the crisp...

Follow this easy guide on how to preserve leaves in wax and use them to make a beautiful gratitude tree. How to preserve leaves in wax Watch this video to see how to preserve leaves in wax and make a Gratitude Tree: Keep the beauty of autumn with you all year round by […]

The Fall season is absolutely beautiful. Many people love the warm and cozy colors that come along with Autumn, and if you are looking for some great ways to preserve the beauty that nature offers…

Learn how to preserve leaves with our simple step by step tutorials. Keep fall leaves fresh and colourful with these 3 easy methods!