How To Make A Leaf Print
Fall is a great time to get the kids out in nature and collect materials that they can use to create fun crafts.
Supplies
- Leaves
- Paint
- Newspaper
- White Paper
- Paintbrush
- Palette or paper plate
Instructions
- Collect leaves in your neighborhood. You can collect all of one type or mix in different types.
- Spread newspapers over your work area to protect the surface.
- Put different colors of paint on your palette.
- Position a leaf with its underside facing up and paint on its entire surface.
- Press the painted leaf onto your paper.
- Lift the leaf and see your beautiful leaf print.
- Repeat the process using different colors and other leaf shapes. You may even try painting different colors on one leaf to create a rainbow colored leaf print.
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