I rescind my previous entry. I discovered that the leaves will continue to decay if you skip the ironing step. They can be preserved in the refrigerator for a time, but they will inevitably decay if you don't iron them.
I have gathered a month ago some very beautiful red-pink leaves, dried them for a few days and then made a decoration with them on a "wax jar" (yes, a jar from white wax) to put inside candles, after. I dipped the leaves into melted wax and then I "wax-glued" them on the "wax-vase" while the wax was still hot and liquid and let them cool. The result was marvelous when I put candles after in it and the light went through the red transparent leaves!!! Unfortunately their red color was lost after about two-three weeks, and now the leaves are light brown. So dipping them into wax before my work didn't preserve at all their color!!!
Nice video here. Can I use candle wax instead? Your video is really helpful. I'm thinking of utilizing it for our project in botany, but I don't know where to get the beeswax.
The leaves look more natural and the process is easier if you skip the pressing step. Simply dip each leaf into the melted wax. Allow to drip for a few seconds, then place onto waxed paper to cool. I also used this process for small, red crabapple bunches, in anticipation of Christmas. (BTW, wax is flammable. Don't melt it as the video shows. Use a double boiler or 2 kettles -- half-fill the bottom kettle with water and put the wax in the upper, smaller kettle.)
I rescind my previous entry. I discovered that the leaves will continue to decay if you skip the ironing step. They can be preserved in the refrigerator for a time, but they will inevitably decay if you don't iron them.
I love this guy so much he’s so precious. Very good and informative video!!!!
Thanks for sharing your lovely idea.........
Thanks for showing that. Looks easy.
I have gathered a month ago some very beautiful red-pink leaves, dried them for a few days and then made a decoration with them on a "wax jar" (yes, a jar from white wax) to put inside candles, after. I dipped the leaves into melted wax and then I "wax-glued" them on the "wax-vase" while the wax was still hot and liquid and let them cool. The result was marvelous when I put candles after in it and the light went through the red transparent leaves!!! Unfortunately their red color was lost after about two-three weeks, and now the leaves are light brown. So dipping them into wax before my work didn't preserve at all their color!!!
Thank you, so kind of you.
yes you can use candle wax look at other videos
Thank you so much for sharing.
I really enjoyed listening to him lol
So easy that's cool I'll do it, making art work w grandkids 👏🏼 thank you😍
Nice video here. Can I use candle wax instead? Your video is really helpful. I'm thinking of utilizing it for our project in botany, but I don't know where to get the beeswax.
Melt the wax in a double boiler. That way you don't burn your wax.
Thank you!
I really like this guy, he has a relaxing kind of way about him. Nice to listen to.
can you use candle wax as an alternative ???
Good video editing!
informative, thanks.
The leaves look more natural and the process is easier if you skip the pressing step. Simply dip each leaf into the melted wax. Allow to drip for a few seconds, then place onto waxed paper to cool. I also used this process for small, red crabapple bunches, in anticipation of Christmas. (BTW, wax is flammable. Don't melt it as the video shows. Use a double boiler or 2 kettles -- half-fill the bottom kettle with water and put the wax in the upper, smaller kettle.)
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