How to Make Embossed Fall Leaves
The art of embossing metal makes fall leaves come alive when a variety of leaf shapes and tones of metal are used. Embellish your autumn memory book pages or use them in silk flower arrangements by securing them to floral wire. Adorn your fall table setting by securing the metal embossed leaves to napkin rings. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Leaf patterns
- Poster board
- Craft knife
- Scissors
- Craft foam or newspaper
- Metal embossing sheets
- Stylus
Instructions
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Make a variety of patterns by using real leaves. Trace the leaf on poster board and trim with sharp scissors, marking the veining on the leaf with a pencil.
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Prepare a pad of craft foam or layers of newspaper to work on. Lay the embossing sheet of copper on the work pad and secure the pattern in place with tape.
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Trace with the stylus to form a distinct outline, including the veining. Turn the embossed sheet over and use a rounded handle of a small brush or any similar item, to create a raised effect. Gently move around the inside area of the outline, without touching the lines.
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Use a craft knife or small sharp scissors to cut out the design. You may age the leaf at this point by rubbing lightly with stain or allow it to remain its natural copper color.
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Select brass, pewter, bronze or aluminum embossing sheets to create a variety of metal tones. Design an autumn memory book page by attaching the leaves with double-faced tape.
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Tips & Warnings
Smooth and round the sharp edges to prevent cutting.
