Dip Leaves in Beeswax to Preserve Fall Leaves
Learn how to dip leaves in beeswax to preserve them with this easy tutorial! Beeswax leaf dipping is a fun fall craft for kids and adults!
Ingredients
- double boiler or jar and saucepan
- cookie sheet
- wax paper
- 2-4 oz beeswax
- 10-20 fall leaves
Instructions
- Gather fall leaves.
- Lay a piece of wax paper on a cookie sheet and set aside.
- Melt beeswax in a double boiler or a jar placed in a saucepan with a bit of water. Don't allow to boil, just heat until it melts.
- Dip a leaf into the melted wax, just enough to coat the leaf. Allow the excess beeswax to drip off, if needed.
- Lay the beeswax covered leaf on the piece of wax paper and allow to dry. Once it has dried, you can dip it again, to add another layer of wax.
- After leaves have dried, decorate with them however you like!