How To Draw A Falling Leaf

Tips on how to preserve Autumn leaves, also as how to draw and doodle on leaves then create mandala leaf art.

Nosotros honey using the beautiful fall leaves nosotros collect in all kinds of fine art projects. Doodling and drawing on them with markers might be one of our favorite things to do – you can putter, draw zentangles, or write the things y'all are thankful for on the leaves.

Only sometimes it can be hard to know what to do with those leaves, once they've been decorated. If you don't have a purpose for them in mind, they might dry out and get crumbly.

Here are some tips on how to decorate and preserve Autumn leaves, plus a fun mode to decorate a blank wall at dwelling!

How to Preserve Fall Leaves

MATERIALS

Fall leaves, preferably pressed
Metal Sharpie markers
Mod Podge
Cream brush

INSTRUCTIONS

Gather your leaves

Pressed leaves piece of work best for this project. Place the leaves between the pages of a book for 1-2 weeks. If the book is special, place leaves between newspaper first, to protect the pages of the book.
Decorate your leaves

Utilize the metallic sharpies to decorate the leaves however yous'd like. We enjoy creating doodles, zentangles or repeating patterns––or meaningful words.

Pro tip: Piece of work on a mat or piece of paper, to protect the tabular array underneath.
Preserve your leaves

Once the leaves are busy information technology's time to preserve them with Mod Podge. This brings back the vibrant color of the leaves which may take faded in drying. Information technology also makes them less brittle and more flexible.

Spread the leaves out onto wax paper, so brush mod podge onto i side. Let dry, then turn leaves over and brush a coat onto the backs of the leaves.

It actually works! The leaves are supple again and vibrantly colored.

If you desire to draw on fall leaves just don't have whatever pressed:

Printing leaves after cartoon.
Draw on leaves and then apply them in a contact paper suncatcher or stained glass. The contact paper keeps the leaves flat as they dry and displays them at the same time.

How to Create Mandala Leaf Art

Once your leaves are decorated and preserved, it's fourth dimension to effort Mandala Leaf Art!

attaching leaves to wall to make a mandala

Mandalas are repetitive designs in a circular shape. They are and so fun to make with natural objects, stickers, and collage items.

What better manner to utilize your beautiful fall leaves than to design a mandala on your wall!?

Utilise tape or mounting putty in gild to adjust and rearrange your mandala until you're happy with the result. The glaze of Mod Podge on the leaves will help them be both flexible and stiff enough to be handled repeatedly.

We honey the style these gorgeous fall leaves look on the wall! Will y'all try this Fall leaf art project? If you do, tag us on Instagram @artfulparent!

More Leaf Art Activities for Kids

How to Make Zentangle Leaves with Sharpies
How to Brand Autumn Leaf Suncatchers
What to Exercise with Autumn Leaves

Autumn Arts & Crafts Ideas & Supplies

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