Craft From The Leaves

Leaves are one of the plant organs that grow from the stem

If usually the dried leaves around us are often regarded as garbage that can only be burned and discarded, it turns dry leaves can be utilized and turned into one of the works of economic value. Handicraft from dried leaves must be easy-easy difficult, which is important intention to learn. Various biodiversity thrives on earth. Countless trees with various shapes and colors of the leaves. From saga leaves, banana leaves, to large taro leaves. Leaf crafts should choose leaves that fall on the ground, ranging from yellow to brown are completely dry and the size of the leaves can be tailored to the product that will be made. Leaves that are still green can also be used, only takes longer when boiling (because in it is still a lot of stored green leaf substance).

Making process :

The process of making it simple. "In the past only put in the book, so, That herbarium naman," he explained. Now the process of manufacture is more developed. Not just stored among the piles of paper. Immersion can make the results more artistic. The more rotten the higher the value of the art. Need patience and painstaking. Otherwise, the leaves can be destroyed. After the meat leaves are lost, then put between newsprint. After drying ironed one by one. Should not be dried. Because the results can be kinky. All leaves can be used to make this artwork. Provided that the trunk is wood. While wet trunked plants can still. But not economical. Because the water content is too much. So easily moldy. It would be better if you take a leaf that has dried. If most take a leaf that is still green can damage the environment.

Dried leaves to keep brown are soaked with citric acid. Which is often used as one of the ingredients of the cake. To maintain the green color, it takes another herb. Use salt and baking soda. Citric acid concentration: 1 liter of water: 1 tablespoon of citric acid. Leaves as much as 1 bag crackle. Various types of products produced include: leaf box in various needs. For example: decorative boxes, jewelry boxes, garbage boxes, cassette boxes, tissue boxes, makeup. A variety of souvenirs and supplies for weddings, birthdays, seminars and meetings. Leaf-lined jars, leaf-shaped ornaments or leaf frames, as well as various shades of sitting lampshades and walls. Here are some examples of craft drawings from the leaves that can be an inspiration for you.