How Do You Keep Autumn Leaves Using Wax Paper?
When the dry autumn air begins preparing deciduous trees for the coming winter and the leaves begin to fall, the beauty of the season might tempt you to save some fallen leaves for scrapbooks and albums. You only need a few common household items to save natural autumn leaves for such projects. Select a leaf. Millions of leaves fall from deciduous trees every autumn, and the selection of vividly-colored leaves can be vast. An ideal leaf for preserving is large and, of course, one you consider beautiful. It should also be somewhat fresh, as the moisture in the leaf will help protect it when it is later sealed. Dry leaves should be avoided as they are likely to crumble while being ironed. Place the selected leaf between two pieces of wax paper. On an ironing board, lay down one piece of wax paper of adequate size to fully cover your leaf. For average sized leaves, a 6-inch by 6-inch square should work. Scrap bookers may prefer an 8.5-by-11 inch sheet of wax paper for scrap booking consis
