How to Preserve Fall Leaves with Mod Podge
Learn how to make DIY Mod Podge leaves to preserve them for your fun fall crafts and leaf projects! This simple craft uses Mod Podge to seal and preserve leaves, so the color stays vibrant for a long time.
Materials
- Colorful Fall Leaves
- Mod Podge (Either Matte or Gloss)
- Foam Brush
Instructions
- Use this tutorial about the difference between Gloss and Matte Mod Podge for preserving fall leaves to decide what type of Mod Podge you want to use.Starting with the back of the leaf first, paint on a layer of Mod Podge with a foam brush. Let dry.
- Once the first Mod Podge layer is dry, flip the leaves over.Brush a layer of Mod Podge on the second side of the leaves. Let dry.
- Repeat the first two steps, brushing a second coat onto the back and then the front once it's dry.
- Once the Mod Podge leaves are fully dry, you can use them in projects like a leaf wall hanging, a diy leaf garland, or leaf monster crafts for kids.You can display them in mason jars, scatter them on a mantle or tabletop, or even just use washi tape and tape them to the wall.
Notes
- You can use Mod Podge in either Matte or Gloss finish. The Matte Mod Podge has a satin finish, and the Gloss Mod Podge has a shiny finish.
- It works best to use dry, flat leaves. You can press them in the pages of a book between paper towels.
- Foam brushes work best for brushing Mod Podge onto colorful fall leaves because they are cheap to buy, and they don't leave streaks.