How to Wax Leaves for Arrangements

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Preserve fall leaves one leaf at a time to use in fall arrangements.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Dip Leaves

Step1
Gather fall leaves at their peak.
Step2
Choose fresh-looking leaves with no blemishes. Leaves should not be brittle.
Step3
Place in an old book with a weight on top for a few hours to press leaves flat.
Step4
Melt 1 pound beeswax in a double boiler, oven, or solar oven. Do not let wax get too hot.
Step5
Hold leaf by stem and dip into melted wax. Dip quickly so as not to damage leaf.
Step6
Hang leaf by stem on a line with a clothespin until dry.
Step7
Wire a florist stick to stem for a longer stem to stick into an arrangement.

Iron Leaves

Step1
Gather fall leaves at their peak.
Step2
Choose fresh-looking leaves with no blemishes. Leaves should not be brittle.
Step3
Place in an old book with a weight on top for a few hours to press leaves flat.
Step4
Heat an old iron to medium heat.
Step5
Rub a chunk of beeswax over warm iron.
Step6
Press leaves with iron to leave a thin wax coating.
Step7
Hang leaf by stem on a line with a clothespin until dry.
Step8
Wire a florist stick to stem for a longer stem to stick into an arrangement.

Tips & Warnings

  • Work with hot wax carefully. If wax gets too hot, it can catch fire.

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