Tell me how to preserve fall leaves.
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KMS Woodworks on Oct 25, 2012a basic flower press works well...acid free rag paper on either side with corrugated cardboard. instead of a press a good stack of books ...the rag paper will absorb minor bits of moisture and "cushion" some of the more delicate aspects. This is how we prepared herbarium specimens when I was working on my masters in botany classesHelpful Reply
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Karen - The Graphics Fairy on Oct 25, 2012I've heard that Glycerin works well for preserving leaves, although I haven't tried it myself. I think you can buy it at Drug Stores.Helpful Reply
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360 Sod (Donna Dixson) on Oct 26, 2012Press between two pieces of wax paper with an iron set on low. Used to do it that way for science projects as a kidHelpful Reply
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