FLORAL CRAFTS

How You Can Preserve Leaves & How You Can Make Novelties From Leaves To Preserve Leaves: Place the leaves in a pan and cover them with dry, hot sand. Allow this to cool. Remove the leaves and smooth them with a hot iron. Dip them in colorless varnish and let them dry. To Make Novelties from Leaves: Paint large leaves with aluminum or bronze paint. Dip them into a clear plastic paint to set them firmly.

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