How to Make Skeleton Leaves
Skeleton leaves are perfect accents for all craft projects. This article briefly describes how simple it can be to make them.
[edit] Steps
- Take long leaves and press them between old telephone books. They should remain here in a dry, undisturbed place for several weeks.
- Make a solution of washing soda, and carefully lay the pressed leaves into the solution.
- When the flesh becomes pulpy, take the leaves out of the washing solution and rinse them carefully in cold water.
- Gently brush away the pulp with a toothbrush.
[edit] Warnings
- Washing soda is caustic (alkaline pH of 11). While it does not produce toxic fumes, it is important to use proper protection when handling; the best thing to do is to wear gloves.
- Don't let kids do this without proper adult supervision. It does make a great science project, so just be prepared to help them and ensure that they are wearing gloves when handling the washing soda solution.
