Thursday, October 14, 2010

Two Different Ways To Rub A Leaf

Experiment # 3.1 and 3.2: Leaf Rubbings

You will need:
leaves, paper, pestle, watercolor pencils, paint brush


~ Experiment 3.1 ~

One:
Position your leaves on the paper
however way you wish. Occupy only half the sheet.

Two:
Hold the leaves in place by folding the paper in half
over the leaves.

Three:
Take the pestle and rub. Rub hard until you see the leaves'
juices seep through your paper.


Four:
Unfold the paper and cut out the rubbed surface.



Five:
Label your leaves and you'll have your own botanical print :)

~ Experiment 3.2 ~

One:
Place the leaf underneath the sheet of paper.
Take one of your watercolor pencils. Rub over the
general area of the leaf. You will notice that a pattern will appear.



Two:
Take your paintbrush and dip it in water.
Brush along the edges of your rubbing.


Three:
It creates a lovely effect, don't you think?
Now try making your own. The more leaves/rubbings you have
on one sheet, the prettier your creation will be!

Watercolor Pencils are available at Art Friend.