Tools and Materials

• Colorful leaves
• Bleached beeswax (BLBEES), by Enkaustikos, from fineartstore.com
• Double boiler
• Monofilament (34568437), createforless.com
• Clothespins

Hanging Leaves How-To

1. Slowly melt bleached beeswax over a double boiler; never allow wax to boil. Dip leaves in wax one at a time, holding by stem. gently shake off excess wax.

2. Hang leaves on clothespins to dry. Some may be dipped again, depending on desired look; let dry between coatings. Hang finished leaves from lengths of monofilament. via