How to Make Negative Leaf Art
Leaf rubbings are a seasonal craft that almost anyone can do. This craft, however, provides a very cool twist to the original leaf art. When you put the two pieces of art together, it shows a very cool effect.
Instructions
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Lay the newspaper on the table or surface you intend to use. This is to protect the surface from any paint that may be splattered.
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Set the white paper on the newspaper and the leaf in the middle of the white paper. At this point, use clear tape (preferably double sided) to tape the leaf to the paper. Make sure the tape is only between the leaf and the paper, not on top of the leaf.
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Set the screen above the paper. This works best if the screen still has a frame on it because this will allow it to sit a few centimeters above the paper and leaf. It's important to not have the screen directly on top of the paper.
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Dip the toothbrush in the paint and sweep your thumb across the bristles above the leaf, so the paint sprays around the leaf. Repeat this process until the area around the leaf is pretty thoroughly covered in specs of paint.
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Remove the screen and allow the painting to dry. Once the painting is dry, peel the leaf and tape off the paper. You're left with a picture of the shape of the leaf surrounded by specs of paint.
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Tips & Warnings
Use more than one color of paint for variation.
To clean up acrylic paint, simply rinse the screen and brush with cool running water.
