Learn how to make a Mod Podge Leaf Garland in this craft tutorial, using colorful fall leaves coated in Mod Podge, and twine to hang them!
Using Mod Podge to preserve fall leaves is a great way to prevent colorful fall leaves from drying out, turning brown, and crumbling to dust.
Whether you use Gloss or Matte Mod Podge, you can keep the gorgeous colors of fall for months or even years by giving them a good coating of Mod Podge.
Today, we are using Mod Podge-covered leaves to make a pretty Mod Podge leaf garland - a similar project to the beeswax leaf garland we made recently, without the melted beeswax.
How to Make a Mod Podge Leaf Garland
Step 1. Gather Supplies
Supplies Needed
- Colorful Fall Leaves
- Mod Podge
- Foam Brush and Container
- Parchment Paper
- Twine
- Scissors
Step 2. Use this Mod Podge Leaf Tutorial to coat one side, and then the other of the fall leaves - letting them dry in between.
You can use Gloss or Matte Mod Podge, depending on the look you prefer.
The Gloss Mod Podge is very shiny and gives the leaves a glossy appearance.
The Matte version of Mod Podge isn't truly matte, but it's much less shiny than the Gloss.
Step 3. Cut a long piece of twine for the garland string; long enough for your mantel.
Step 4. Tie loops at each end of the garland and hang the string up.
Step 5. Open up the strands that form the twine to make a small hole.
Slip the stem of a leaf into the hole and pinch the twine to hold the leaf stem.
Step 6. Repeat for all of the leaves along the length of the twine.
This is an easy method of attaching the leaves to the twine, but it's not very durable.
The leaves can easily be pulled free of the twine.
If you want something more durable, you could always secure the leaves in the twine with glue so they are harder to remove and won't fall out.
This Mod Podge fall leaf garland is a beautiful way to display leaves that you've collected and preserved.
It's especially fun for kids to pick their favorite leaves and then see those hanging up on the mantel.
This same garland could also be made with green leaves - who says it has to be only for autumn?!
Collect brilliant green leaves as spring emerges, and celebrate the new season with a Mod Podge SPRING leaf garland!
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