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Autumn is perhaps the most beautiful season of the year, but it also seems to pass the fastest of the four seasons. While you can’t stop nature from changing seasons, you can still preserve a bit of autumn by drying, squeezing or sealing a few leaves before winter arrives.

decoupage glue

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Choose fresh, vibrant leaves. Pick up freshly fallen leaves that are bright in color and still pliable. Leaves may be slightly dry, but should not be so dry that they become brittle or curl at the tips. Do not use leaves that are damaged or have rotting spots.

  • Leaves will fade a bit as they dry, so the more vibrant the leaves are, the less discolouration will be after treatment.
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Apply decoupage glue on both sides of each leaf. Decoupage glue is a white sticky substance that, when dried, becomes transparent. You can find this glue at craft stores. [1] Using a sponge brush, carefully apply decoupage glue to one side of each leaf. Leave the leaves on a paper to dry.

  • Usually you should apply glue on the day you pick up the leaves. The leaves will dry out, turn brown and become brittle if left for too long.
  • However, if the leaves are still too wet, or if you are picking fresh leaves from a branch instead of waiting for them to fall, you should dry them a bit by pressing them in a heavy book for a few days.
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Wait for the glue to dry completely. The glue will become transparent and no longer sticky.
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Repeat the operation with the other side of the leaf. Flip the leaf over and apply glue to the other side. When the second side has dried, the leaf is finished. This method helps to preserve the color and shape of the leaves for a long time.

Paraffin wax coating

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Choose fresh leaves. Look for freshly fallen leaves. The wax coating method will help preserve the vibrant color of the leaves. Use a paper towel to dry the leaves before applying the wax.
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Melt paraffin wax in a disposable saucepan. You can buy a box of paraffin wax (450 g) at a craft or grocery store. Melt the wax in a disposable baking tray by placing it on the stove over low heat. [2]

  • To make the paraffin wax flow faster, you should cut the wax into small pieces and spread it evenly on the bottom of the saucepan.
  • If you don’t have a disposable pan, you can use a baking tray you don’t plan to use anymore. Wax can damage pots and pans, so don’t use pots and pans that are normally used for cooking.
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Lift the pot of melted wax off the stove. Be careful, because the melted wax is very hot. Remove the wax pot from the stove and set it down on the table. Be very careful not to spill the wax, especially if you have children or pets at home.
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Dip each leaf in melted wax. Hold the petiole and dip the leaf in liquid wax a few times. Make sure both sides of the leaves are covered with wax. Don’t get your hands too close to the wax. Repeat the operation for all remaining leaves.
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Leaves to dry. Place the waxed leaves on the wax paper until the wax hardens. Hong the leaves in a place where there is no draft for a few hours. Once the leaves are dry, you should be able to easily lift them off the wax paper. This method helps to preserve the color and shape of the leaves for a long time.

  • To be on the safe side, lay a layer of newsprint on the tabletop before spreading wax paper on top. Two layers of paper lining underneath will help reduce the risk of wax dripping onto the tabletop. Wax once dropped on the table is extremely difficult to clean.

Soak in glycerin solution

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Choose fresh leaves or a small branch with leaves. If you prefer to keep the fall foliage, this preservation method is easier to do than the wax coating method. Choose a branch that has fresh leaves and is firmly attached to the branch. [3]

  • This method will help to make the leaf color more vibrant. Yellow leaves will be more vibrant yellow, red and orange leaves will also be darker.
  • Look for fallen branches instead of breaking on the tree. You can hurt the tree by breaking its branches.
  • Do not take branches that have infected leaves or have passed a frost. This method is not effective for leaves that have already passed the frost season.
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Punch the bottom end of each branch. Hit the bottom end of the branch with a hammer to expose the live wood inside. This living wood can effectively absorb the glycerin solution; otherwise, the solution will not reach the leaves.

  • If you just want to preserve individual leaves, you can skip this step.
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Make a glycerin solution. You can buy vegetable glycerin at craft stores or food additive stores. Mix 530 ml of vegetable glycerin with 2 liters of water in a bucket or vase to make a solution.

  • Glycerin is a natural product extracted from plants, so it is also an organic choice for preserving leaves.
  • If you want to preserve large wooded branches, you need to add 4-5 drops of mild dish soap to the solution. The soap acts as a surfactant, breaking the surface tension of the glycerin, so that the molecules can more easily penetrate the wood. For best results, you should use colorless, unscented dishwashing liquid. You can also use a liquid surfactant available at gardening stores.
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Soak both twigs and leaves in the solution for 3-5 days. Let the twigs and leaves soak in the glycerin for at least 3-5 days. Place the twig bucket in a shady spot during the soaking process.

  • If you want to preserve individual leaves, you will have to use a heavy weight to press down on the leaves to submerge them in the solution. Pour the solution into a flat pan, place the leaves in and block the top with a plate or pot lid so that the leaves sink.
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Remove twigs and leaves from the solution. The leaves will be more vibrant in color and more supple. You can use the whole twig to make crafts or pluck the leaves for your own use.

Microwave drying

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Clip the fresh leaves in a paper towel. This is also a good way to dry the leaves, but the color will fade a bit. Place the fresh leaves on top of 2 paper towels, then cover with another layer of paper towels.

  • Use freshly fallen leaves that are still fresh and supple. Avoid using leaves curled at the tips or leaves that are torn or have rotting spots.
  • You should place the leaves a little apart so that they do not stick together when drying.
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Turn on the microwave to dry the leaves. Put the leaves in the microwave and turn on the oven for 30 seconds. Continue drying the leaves in 5 seconds intervals.

  • Autumn leaves are usually microwaved for 30-180 seconds to dry completely.
  • Be very careful while drying the leaves in the microwave. Leaves can catch fire if dried for too long.
  • The scorched leaves are usually caused by drying for too long in the microwave, and the curls at the tips of the leaves after taking them out of the oven mean that the leaves have not been dried for enough time.
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Leave the leaves outside overnight. Store the leaves in a draft-free place and in the shade. Leave it on for a minimum of one night or up to two days. If you see the leaves change color, you need to cover the leaves immediately.
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Use an acrylic spray bottle to seal the leaves. Coat both sides of the leaves with a clear acrylic spray bottle to preserve the color of the leaves. Wait for the leaves to dry before using them as decorations or crafts.

Pressing leaves in books

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Place the leaves between the 2 sheets of paper. This method dries the leaves but does not preserve the color of the leaves. Clip your autumn leaves between 2 sheets of thick white printing paper. [4]

  • Use paper that is at least as thick as printing paper, not thin paper such as tracing paper. Otherwise, your leaves can soak up the paper and form stains.
  • Arrange each leaf in a layer. Do not stack the leaves on top of each other to prevent them from sticking together.
  • Use good leaves. Choose leaves that are freshly fallen and still moist. The tips of the leaves should also not be dry or curled.
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Block a heavy book on top of foil. You need a big, heavy book. To avoid the risk of staining the book or the object and the tabletop, it’s a good idea to line a few sheets of blotting paper or paper towels between the foil and the book. Paper towels or absorbent paper will absorb the moisture in the leaves.
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Press the leaves in the book in another way: Press the leaves directly in the book. Use an old book that you won’t regret if the leaves ruin the pages. You just need to sandwich the leaves between the pages of the book. Squeeze each leaf at least 20 pages apart for best results.

  • If you have a phone book, that’s fine, because it’s perfect for this.
  • Block heavy objects on top of the book. The pressure will remove the moisture and flatten the leaves. You can use another book, a brick, or any other heavy object.
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Check the leaves after a week. The pressed leaves must be dry; If the leaves are still flexible, you need to press for a few more days.

Press leaves in wax paper

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Choose fresh leaves. Use freshly fallen leaves that are still moist and fresh. The method of pressing in wax paper will keep the most vibrant colors of the leaves.
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Blot the leaves dry. Arrange the wet leaves in a layer between 2 paper towels to dry. Remember not to stack the leaves on top of each other as they can stick together. Use an iron at medium heat to apply to each leaf, each side is 3-5 minutes to absorb moisture in the leaves.

  • Drying the leaves first is to keep the color and quality of the leaves after pressing in wax paper.
  • Do not use the steam mode of the iron, as the steam will trap moisture in the leaves. Use dry mode only.
  • Feel the leaves after 3-5 minutes. If the leaf is not yet dry, you will need to iron both sides for a few more minutes.
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Clip the foil between 2 sheets of wax paper. Either side of the wax paper is facing the leaf, because both sides of the paper are covered with the same wax. Place a layer of dried leaves between two sheets of wax paper, leaving a small space between the leaves. Two sheets of wax paper must stick together.
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Clip wax paper between 2 sheets of printing paper. You can also use brown wrapping paper or another thick paper. Make sure the printing paper layer is covered with wax paper so that the iron does not stick to the wax. Remember to arrange the leaves in a layer, one leaf at a distance from the other.
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Seal the wax paper with an iron. Leave the iron on medium heat, so that both sides of the paper stick together. Keep moving the iron to keep the wax from burning. Iron on one side for 3 minutes, then carefully flip all the paper, wax paper, and foil back to iron the other side.

  • Do not use steam mode; Use dry mode only.
  • Handle the hot paper carefully. If you have sensitive skin, you should wear gloves to protect your hands.
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Wait for the wax to cool. The wax will be slightly loose around the leaves and will stick to the leaves as it cools. Wait for the wax to cool before picking it up.
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    Cut the border around the leaves. After everything has cooled down, you can separate the paper from the waxed paper. Use scissors or a sharp knife to carefully cut the edges around each leaf.

    • Leave a small border of wax paper around the edge of each leaf to keep it glued between the two layers of wax paper.
    • You can also peel the wax paper off the leaves instead of cutting the edges around the leaves. A layer of wax left on the leaf is enough to preserve the leaf.

    • Things you need

    Press leaves in wax paper

    • Autumn fresh leaves
    • Wax paper
    • Tissue
    • Package brown paper
    • Iron
    • Drag

    Paraffin wax coating

    • Autumn fresh leaves
    • Paraffin wax
    • Disposable baking tray
    • Kitchen
    • Wax paper
    • Newsprint

    Soak glycerin

    • Fresh autumn leaves or twigs with leaves
    • Liquid glycerin
    • Water
    • Dishwashing liquid
    • Hammer
    • Bucket or large vase

    decoupage glue

    • Autumn fresh leaves
    • decoupage glue
    • Foam brush

    Dry in the microwave

    • Autumn fresh leaves
    • Tissue
    • Microwave oven
    • Handmade acrylic spray bottle

    Pressing leaves in books

    • Autumn fresh leaves
    • 2 sheets of printing paper
    • 2 sheets of tissue or blotting paper
    • Heavy books or heavy objects

    Autumn is perhaps the most beautiful season of the year, but it also seems to pass the fastest of the four seasons. While you can’t stop nature from changing seasons, you can still preserve a bit of autumn by drying, squeezing or sealing a few leaves before winter arrives.

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