Laminating Pressed Leaves

Pick specimens that are fresh but not wet with dew or rain.

Laminating pressed leaves. Don t press too hard or the leaves will shift. To get the best results however you must prepare your leaf before you begin laminating. The glycerin bath method was new to us and you can watch our video below to see how we did it and what we thought in the video we also show what the laminated leaves the pressed leaves and. The glycerin leaves however definitely felt more natural so would be best when a more natural feeling leaf was desired.

Smaller less dense flowers are easiest to press. By laminating leaves you protect them from decay and prolong their life so that they can be used for dozens of arts and craft projects. To protect both the flower and the surface it is possible to laminate pressed flowers. Think daisies clematis lobelia pansies feverfew and queen anne s lace.

Pressed flowers are beautiful and can be used for many different projects and decorations. Cost of the machine and laminating plastics. Check to see whether the wax paper sheets have fully melted together and sealed the leaves. If they haven t iron for slightly longer.

To press bigger flowers like roses or peonies remove some of the petals so you can flatten the bloom but maintain its overall appearance in two dimensions also try pressing buds and all kinds of leaves. Less eco friendly as using more plastic. Preserving a leaf can be an entertaining endeavor for crafters of all ages. Once the wax paper has begun to seal use the full weight of the iron and hold it for about 5 seconds on each part of the paper.