Autumn crafts: a vase of leaves
Autumn crafts: a vase of leaves
Leaves - a fertile material for manufacturingautumn crafts. They are so rich in bright, juicy colors that they want to be kept as long as possible. From them you can make a simple application, a luxurious bouquet or an original vase. All these crafts can easily fit into any interior.
Tools and materials
To make a vase from autumn leaves, youYou will need PVA glue, balloon, petroleum jelly, a piece of foam or a brush, scissors, as well as leaves that have already changed their color from green to yellow or red. Optimal option - use maple leaves, their carved edges will make a very colorful vase.
Vase from leaves: a step-by-step master-class
First, determine the size of the future vase. It depends on how much you need the leaves and to what extent you will inflate the ball: the bigger it is, the more spacious will be the vase. In principle, instead of a ball, any basis can be used. However, keep in mind that removing the finished vase from the frame will subsequently be very difficult, which can not be said about the ball.
Lubricate the balloon with petroleum jelly. Together, you can use any fat cream. Place the ball in a container to be easy to work with.
Prepare the maple leaves. It is desirable that they do not have holes. Using scissors, carefully remove the cuttings from them, then proceed to the formation of the vase. To do this, moisten each leaf with glue. This can be done both with the help of a brush and a piece of foam rubber. Most importantly, do not feel sorry for the glue. The more it is, the stronger will be the vase.
Place the leaves in turn on the ball. Make sure that there are no gaps between them. So lay the leaves in several layers. All the composition from above once again generously grease with glue. Leave the vase in peace until it dries completely. Have enough patience, as usually it takes at least 48 hours.
The final step is to burst the ball and gentlyremove it from the resulting design. The vase from the leaves is ready! It has all chances to become a highlight of your interior. It can be placed in the kitchen, in the bedroom or in the living room. Such a vase will serve you as a pleasant reminder of the golden autumn. In it you can store all sorts of little things, as well as sweets or biscuits for tea.
