Tests and Studies: To Press and Dry Leaves
Why are we doing it?
So that the leaves will last forever
How long will it take?
7-10 days
What do we need?
- Healthy, green leaves
- 8 sheets of newspaper
- A few heavy books
- A radiator
How do we do it?
- Place 2 sheets of newspaper on the ground underneath the radiator
- Place the leaves flat on top of the newspaper
- Cover with another two sheets of newspaper
- Place heavy books on top
- After 3 days replace newspaper on top of and underneath the leaves
- After 7 days inspect leaves to see if they have been fully dried out
7. If not, leave for another three days
My result
Flat dried leaves