Preserving Autumn Leaves

Ingredients

• autumn leaves
• melted wax
• turpentine

Directions

1. Gather autumn leaves and place them between the pages of a magazine, adding a light weight until moisture is absorbed.

2. For larger leaves, use newspapers on a shelf in the same manner.

3. Dip the leaves into melted wax mixed with a few drops of turpentine, then lay them on newspapers to harden.

4. Ensure the wax is at the right temperature by testing with the first leaf; adjust as necessary.

5. Alternatively, iron each leaf with a medium-hot iron until all moisture is removed.